Applications are now open for the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) Youth Policy Lab 2026, a fully virtual Pan-African policy innovation challenge designed to equip young Africans with practical policymaking, leadership, and innovation skills. The ACET Youth Policy Lab (AYPL) is a simulation-based policy platform that blends the creativity of a hackathon with the…
Applications are now open for the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026, a global funding and support program designed for young innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are tackling social and environmental challenges through impactful projects and startups. The challenge provides young founders with access to grant funding, expert support, global recognition, networking opportunities, and leadership…
Applications are now open for the 7th Edition of the NICArb Annual Essay Competition 2026, organized by the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb). The competition invites talented writers, researchers, and students to submit innovative essays on the future of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) systems. This annual competition aims to encourage critical thinking and practical…
Applications are now open for the Creatives4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge 2026, an exciting initiative by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) designed to empower young African creatives who are using art, culture, and digital innovation to promote peace, dialogue, and social cohesion across the continent. The challenge recognizes the power of creativity as a…
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 are among the most prestigious and competitive fully funded research opportunities in the world. Funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe, the programme supports outstanding researchers with a PhD who wish to advance their careers through international mobility, interdisciplinary collaboration, and high-quality research training. Unlike a…
Applications are now open for the HEInnovate Train the Trainers Programme 2026, a fully funded international training opportunity for higher education professionals interested in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship within their institutions. The programme will culminate in a two-day in-person workshop in Budapest, Hungary, on 8–9 October 2026, bringing together higher education professionals from across Europe…
Applications are now open for the ISTA Scientific Internship 2026 in Austria. This prestigious international research internship offers outstanding undergraduate and master’s students the opportunity to work alongside leading scientists at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), one of Europe’s foremost research institutions. The internship programme is designed for highly motivated students who…
Are you a student with an innovative idea capable of solving Africa’s biggest challenges? The ESG Student Innovation Challenge 2026 offers an opportunity to gain international recognition, mentorship from industry experts, networking opportunities with investors, and a chance to showcase your innovation at one of Africa’s leading sustainability and business conferences. Organized by the Sustainability…
Applications are now open for the Mastercard Foundation Associates Program 2026, a fully supported 12-month paid internship initiative designed to help young African graduates transition from education into meaningful employment. The programme connects talented young professionals with leading employers, organizations, and institutions across Africa, providing them with hands-on work experience, mentorship, leadership development, entrepreneurship training,…
Applications are now open for the The Concept Academy National Intercollegiate Medical Essay Competition 2026, an exciting opportunity for medical students in Nigeria to showcase their writing, research, and critical thinking skills while competing for cash prizes worth up to ₦1,000,000. The competition seeks innovative ideas and perspectives on the future of healthcare in Africa,…
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