- PROGRAMME OFFERING
The Bank of Industry (BOI) Research Group Sabbatical Programme offers seasoned academics and researchers an opportunity to undertake relevant, policy-oriented research that contributes to BOI’s intellectual leadership and strategic mandate.
Programme Title: Call for Sabbatical Programme in the Research Group of the Bank of Industry (BOI) – 2026
Application Deadline: 15th December 2025
Commencement Date: January 2026
Duration: One calendar year (non-renewable)
Eligibility Criteria
- Position: Open to Associate Professors or Professors in Economics or allied disciplines with a strong focus on development finance, from accredited Universities or research institutes.
- Nationality: Nigerian citizens only.
- Language: Excellent written and oral communication in English.
- Commitment: One (1) calendar year full-time engagement with the Bank.
Thematic Focus Areas
Applicants should propose research in one or more of the following areas:
- Development Finance and Investment Policy
- MSME Growth and Financial Sustainability
- Industrial Competitiveness and Value Chain Development
- Green and Sustainable Finance
- Innovation, Technology, and Digital Transformation
Method of Application: Interested applicants should apply (Email ONLY), along with the following (i-vi) addressed to THE MD/CEO, Bank of Industry, 23 Marina, Lagos, for the attention of The Chief Economist/Group Head, Research Group (Email: researchgroup@boi.ng)
- Current CV detailing all publications and cover letter
- Defined research plan with specific deliverables, outcomes, and timelines
- Recommendation letter from present employer, confirming that the candidate’s job will still be available at the end of the sabbatical.
- Copy of valid ID card/international passport
- Certified copies of academic certificates
- Short statement of intent (maximum of one A4 page) indicating why the applicant should be considered for the program
