Africademics

EY ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR!
Each year the Entrepreneur Of The Year programme by EY celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are shaping the future, and building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all. Nominees must be the CEO or president of a private or public company and have been active in this role for at least 2 years. Deadline: 27 Feb 2026.

EOY US Application Overview Each year the Entrepreneur Of The Year® program celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all. What does it take to become an Entrepreneur Of The Year?

AFRICA NEXTGEN ECONOMIST PRIZE!
This initiative is offered by Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report, in partnership with the African Development Bank and aims to recognize young researchers. It is open to economists from any of the 54 African nations who hold a PhD and are under the age of 40. Deadline: 15 Feb 2026.

The Africa Report launches ‘NextGen’ prize to find Africa’s leading young economists Spearheaded by Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report, in partnership with the African Development Bank, the Africa NextGen Economist Prize aims to unearth a new generation of intellectuals capable of shaping public policy and driving sovereign development.

FAO AWARD FOR INNOVATION!
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Award for Innovation recognizes ground-breaking innovations in areas under FAO’s mandate to Members or non-state partners, including institutions, individuals and organizations. Nominations should focus on food supply chains and the link between farmers and consumers. Deadline: 01 Feb 2026.

Innovation | FAO Award | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Innovation is changing the way food is produced, processed, traded and consumed and building more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food s...

IIEP VISITING RESEARCHER PROGRAMME!
offers researchers from all over the world the opportunity to enhance their professional skills and develop their careers at the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning. Visiting researchers generally spend one to six months at IIEP's premises in Paris, Buenos Aires and Dakar. Deadline: 27 Feb 2026.

IIEP Visiting Researcher Programme The IIEP Visiting Researcher Programme offers researchers from all over the world the opportunity to enhance their professional skills while contributing to the Institute's research and training activities.

CLAUDE AKE VISITING CHAIR!
The Claude Ake Visiting Chair is designed for social scientists from African universities who champion social justice and specialise in peace, conflict resolution, human rights, democracy and development. The 3-month programme is hosted at The Nordic Africa Institute in Uppsala, Sweden. Deadline: 01 Feb 2026.

Claude Ake Visiting Chair - The Nordic Africa Institute For senior scholars from African universities.

AFRICAN STARS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME!
This prestigious initiative, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, aims to develop the next generation of African leaders in genomics, diagnostics, vaccine design, and biotechnology innovation. It is offered jointly by Stellenbosch University in South Africa and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) in Senegal. Deadline: 31 Jan 2026.

https://www.starsfellows.africa/applyattypp/

AFRIAK FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME!
This programme is offered by CODESRIA and the Mastercard Foundation and aims to train a new cadre of young people (especially women) with the skills to produce and apply knowledge derived from indigenous and local realities. It is open to African nationals aged 35 and below who reside on the continent. Deadline: 15 Feb 2026.

https://codesria.org/2026-afriak-call-for-proposals/

SHE LEADS AFRICAN FOOD FUTURES FELLOWSHIP!
This programme by AWARD Fellowships targets applicants from Kenya, Malawi, and Senegal for an immersive career development programme. It is open to African women at different stages of their careers who are actively engaged in finding solutions that address gender inequalities in agri-food systems policies and programmes. Deadline: 31 Jan 2026.

https://awardfellowships.org/news/the-call-for-the-she-leads-african-food-futures-sheaf-fellowship-opens/

FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAMME!
The Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) is offering a fellowship programme for recent graduates interested in foreign policy. Applicants should be under the age of 30 and can be from any country. Fellows will be based in Hungary for a period of 3 months, funded through the programme. Deadline: 30 Jan 2026.

Call for Applications: Future Leaders Program 2026, Spring Edition | Magyar Külügyi Intézet The Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) is launching a call for applications for its Future Leaders Program for young talents well-versed in international relations from Hungary and abroad. The fellowship, which is conducted in English, will run from 1 April 2026, through 30 June 202...

MOZILLA FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP!
The Mozilla Foundation has supported over 200 changemaking Fellows in the past decade and is calling for nominations of technologists, researchers, creators, and advocates in the field of technology and society. The programme is open to participants from around the world, and especially from South Africa and Kenya. Deadline: 30 Jan 2026.

2026 Mozilla Fellows Request for Nominations | Mozilla Foundation Detailed information about the request for nominations for the 2026 Mozilla Foundation fellowship program

AFRICAN POETRY DIGITAL HUMANITIES GRANT!
The African Poetry Digital Portal Project, funded by a grant from the Andrew Mellon Foundation, invites proposals from scholars and researchers working on the multifaceted nature of African poetry in the context of the digital world. Grants are valued USD 10,000 each. Deadline: 23 Jan 2026.

https://africanpoetics.brown.edu/s/portal/page/african-poetry-digital-humanities-grant-2026

RSF BERLIN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME!
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Germany invites journalists from countries with restricted freedom of press and information to Berlin for their annual fellowship programme. This 6-month programme is open to working journalists with at least three years of professional experience. Deadline: 15 Jan 2026.

Call for Applications CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2026 RSF BERLIN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: EMPOWERING & PROTECTING JOURNALISTS IN THE DIGITAL FIELD Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Germany will once again invite journalists from...