Africa NextGen Economist Prize 2026 (€10,000 grant) – YOA

Deadline: February 15, 2026

Applications are open for the Africa NextGen Economist Prize 2026. The Africa NextGen Economist Prize seeks to determine economists growing revolutionary ideas tailor-made to African realities and able to influencing public coverage and sustainable growth.

The prize targets are:

• Highlight authentic work deeply rooted in Africa’s financial points
• Facilitate analysis circulation amongst determination-makers
• Inspire new technology to interact in financial analysis

Prize

• €10,000 grant
• Online coaching course from Ferdi (Foundation for Studies and Research on International Development)
• Feature interview in Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report
• Recognition at Africa CEO Forum 2026

Eligibility

• Open to PhD holders from any of 54 African nations;
• Under age 40 as of March 31, 2026;
• Work considerably relevant to African context.

Application

Required paperwork embrace:

• Detailed CV
• Three publications (most consultant of output)
• One-page abstract outlining curiosity, originality, and applicability to Africa

Submit to: [email protected]

For extra info, go to Africa NextGen Economist Prize.