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, […]
اصل اشتہار دیکھیں · Opportunities for Youth- کے ذریعے اپلائی کریں۔
- درج نہیں دستیابی کے لیے آفیشل سورس چیک کریں۔
- وظیفہ اور معاونت
- درج نہیں فراہم کنندہ کے ساتھ اخراجات کی تصدیق کریں۔
- پلیسمنٹ اور فارمیٹ
- دنیا بھر میں فارمیٹ متعین نہیں ہے۔
- انٹرن پروفائل
- ماسٹرز, پیشہ ورانہ زبان: درج نہیں
کیا آپ درخواست دے سکتے ہیں؟
درخواست میں وقت لگانے سے پہلے غیر گفت و شنید کے معیار کو چیک کریں۔
تفصیلی اہلیت کے معیارات درج نہیں ہیں۔ درخواست دینے سے پہلے سرکاری فراہم کنندہ سے ان کی تصدیق کریں۔
انٹرنشپ کی درخواست کا مواد
انٹرنشپ کے لیے درخواست کردہ ثبوت، دستاویزات اور جوابات تیار کریں۔
درخواست کی ضروریات
وہ کام اور معلومات جو آپ درخواست میں مکمل کریں گے۔
- 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.
تیار کرنے والی دستاویزات
درخواست فارم کھولنے سے پہلے ان فائلوں کو جمع کریں۔
فراہم کنندہ اپ لوڈ دستاویزات کی فہرست نہیں دیتا ہے۔ کاغذی کارروائی جمع کرنے سے پہلے سرکاری فارم چیک کریں۔
اس موقع کے بارے میں مزیدفراہم کنندہ کی مکمل تفصیل اور اضافی تفصیلات
موقع کے بارے میں
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/