Young Leaders in Research 2027 Grant for Researchers with Funding of Up to $15,000
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Applicant criteria
- NationalityDjibouti, Algeria, Egypt, Comoros, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Sudan, Somalia, Tunisia
- Age18 - 35
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldOthers
- Job locationGhana
- Deadline2026-09-07
Opportunity description
The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is accepting applications for the Young Leaders in Research (YLR) Program – Cohort 2027, a 12-month funded research programme designed for early-career African researchers interested in economics, policy, development, and economic transformation in Africa.
The programme aims to support a new generation of researchers capable of producing policy-relevant research that helps address economic and development challenges and contributes to advancing Africa’s economic transformation agenda.
Selected participants will receive a research grant of up to USD 15,000, in addition to mentorship and guidance from senior ACET researchers, as well as opportunities for learning, professional networking, and presenting and publishing their research.
Research Areas
Research proposals are encouraged to focus on one of the following areas:
- Regional Integration.
- Innovation and Digital Policy.
- Green Industrial Transformation.
Benefits
Selected participants in the programme will receive:
- A research grant of up to USD 15,000.
- A structured 12-month research programme.
- Mentorship and guidance from ACET Senior Fellows.
- Opportunities for learning and knowledge exchange with other researchers.
- The chance to build a strong professional and research network.
- An opportunity to work on research related to public policy and economic transformation in Africa.
- Opportunities to publish and present their research to relevant stakeholders and audiences.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants are eligible to apply if they:
- Are a citizen of an African country or currently reside in Africa.
- Are 35 years old or younger as of January 1, 2027.
- Hold a master’s degree or are currently enrolled in a master’s programme.
- Study or hold a qualification in Economics or a related analytical field.
- Are an early-career researcher.
- Are interested in conducting research related to public policy and economic transformation in Africa.
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Young Leaders in Research 2027 Grant for Researchers with Funding of Up to $15,000