ACET Young Leaders in Research (YLR) Grant 2026: Up to $15,000 for Early-Career African Researchers
Key Details: Funding: Up to US$15,000 Duration: 12 months Who Can Apply: Early-career African researchers aged 35 or younger Academic Background: Master’s degree or higher, completed or in progress Fields: Economics and related disciplines Research Focus: Gender Equality, Regional Integration, Innovation & Digital Policy, and Green Industrial Transformation Benefits: Research funding, mentorship, peer learning, networking, […]
मूल पोस्टिंग देखें · Opportunities for Youth- द्वारा आवेदन करें
- उल्लेख नहीं किया गया उपलब्धता के लिए आधिकारिक स्रोत की जाँच करें
- वजीफा और सहायता
- उल्लेख नहीं किया गया प्रदाता के साथ लागत की पुष्टि करें
- प्लेसमेंट और प्रारूप
- दुनिया भर में प्रारूप निर्दिष्ट नहीं है
- इंटर्न प्रोफ़ाइल
- स्नातकोत्तर, पेशेवर भाषा: उल्लेख नहीं किया गया
क्या आप आवेदन कर सकते हैं?
आवेदन में समय लगाने से पहले गैर-परक्राम्य मानदंडों की जांच करें।
विस्तृत पात्रता मानदंड सूचीबद्ध नहीं हैं। आवेदन करने से पहले आधिकारिक प्रदाता से उनकी पुष्टि करें।
इंटर्नशिप आवेदन सामग्री
इंटर्नशिप के लिए अनुरोधित साक्ष्य, दस्तावेज़ और प्रतिक्रियाएँ तैयार करें।
आवेदन आवश्यकताएँ
कार्य और जानकारी आप आवेदन में पूरा करेंगे।
- Preference will be given to African Nationals or applicants who hold permanent residency in African countries.
- Applicants should exhibit leadership qualities and commitment to positively impacting Africa and beyond.
- Age 35 or younger
- Completed or enrolled in a master’s degree or higher.
- Background in economics or related fields.
- Demonstrated interest in research through coursework, internships, volunteer work, or personal projects. This may include participation in academic work or projects or contributions to community-based projects.
- Concept note (max 800 words).
- Statement of purpose (max 500 words).
- CV.
- Two academic or professional references.
तैयार करने वाले दस्तावेज़
आवेदन पत्र खोलने से पहले इन फाइलों को इकट्ठा कर लें।
प्रदाता अपलोड दस्तावेज़ों को सूचीबद्ध नहीं करता है। कागजी कार्रवाई जुटाने से पहले आधिकारिक फॉर्म की जांच करें।
इस अवसर के बारे में अधिक जानकारीपूर्ण प्रदाता विवरण और पूरक विवरण
अवसर के बारे में
Key Details: Funding: Up to US$15,000 Duration: 12 months Who Can Apply: Early-career African researchers aged 35 or younger Academic Background: Master’s degree or higher, completed or in progress Fields: Economics and related disciplines Research Focus: Gender Equality, Regional Integration, Innovation & Digital Policy, and Green Industrial Transformation Benefits: Research funding, mentorship, peer learning, networking, […]
Key Details:
- Funding: Up to US$15,000
- Duration: 12 months
- Who Can Apply: Early-career African researchers aged 35 or younger
- Academic Background: Master’s degree or higher, completed or in progress
- Fields: Economics and related disciplines
- Research Focus: Gender Equality, Regional Integration, Innovation & Digital Policy, and Green Industrial Transformation
- Benefits: Research funding, mentorship, peer learning, networking, publication and presentation opportunities
- Eligibility: African nationals or applicants with permanent residency in African countries
- Provider: African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)
About the YLR Program
The Young Leaders in Research (YLR) Program is a 12-month grant. It supports early-career African researchers in economics and related fields to lead policy-relevant, context-driven research that advances Africa’s transformation agenda. Young Researchers receive funding, mentorship, visibility, and professional development support to elevate their research and influence policymaking on the continent.
Eligibility
- Preference will be given to African Nationals or applicants who hold permanent residency in African countries.
- Applicants should exhibit leadership qualities and commitment to positively impacting Africa and beyond.
- Age 35 or younger
- Completed or enrolled in a master’s degree or higher.
- Background in economics or related fields.
- Demonstrated interest in research through coursework, internships, volunteer work, or personal projects. This may include participation in academic work or projects or contributions to community-based projects.
Support Provided
- Up to $15,000 research grant.
- Mentorship from ACET Senior Fellows.
- Peer learning and networking
- Opportunity for publication and presentation.
Topics of Research
- Regional Integration
- Innovation & Digital Policy
- Green Industrial Transformation
Submission requirements
- Concept note (max 800 words).
- Statement of purpose (max 500 words).
- CV.
- Two academic or professional references.
Important Dates
- Call for Applications opens: 10 August 2026.
- Rolling Review Period: Until September 7 2026.
- Interviews: Mid-November 2026.
- Cohort announced: December 2026
- Program Start: January 1, 2027.
Contact
Email questions to
ylr@acetforafrica.org
See more at acetforafrica.org/young-leaders-in-research/