Eniola should frame her application around the CCT model (Conjunctive Consolidation Threshold) as her primary research line, as it directly addresses addiction neuroscience—a critical health challenge in Africa—and showcases her interdisciplinary computational approach. Her Bayesian-calibrated ODE model with pre-registered hypotheses and confirmed results demonstrates scientific rigor and innovation, aligning with the program's emphasis on high-quality, impactful research. She should highlight how her work could inform addiction treatment strategies relevant to African populations, and emphasize her affiliation with HPI/Potsdam (though she must ensure eligibility as an independent researcher or secure an African institutional affiliation).

Eligibility concern: The program requires affiliation with a recognized university or research institution in Africa. Eniola is currently an independent researcher and enrolled in a German university (HPI/Potsdam) for an M.Sc. starting in 2026/27. She may need to secure an African institutional affiliation (e.g., University of Ibadan) to meet this criterion. Also, the program targets PhD students (2nd year+) or postdoctoral researchers; Eniola is pre-PhD (enrolled in M.Sc.), which may make her ineligible unless she can demonstrate equivalent status or the program accepts early-career researchers. Additionally, the funding amount (€15,000) is for postdocs; as a pre-PhD, she might only qualify for the PhD track if eligible.