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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, […]

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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.

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关于机会

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.

Apply for Program

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