Opportunities

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2026 at AfDB

Deadline: 20 November 2025.
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2026 at AfDB seeks young African leaders with strong credentials to engage in strategic roles within the Bank. Fellows will gain exposure to policy design, strategic research, and high-level institutional work. (Shared for informational purposes.)

Japan Program Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-2027 at Stanford

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Stanford University’s Japan Program Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-2027 is now open for applications. This 10-month residency fellowship supports early-career scholars researching contemporary Japan in fields such as political science, sociology, economics, law, and international relations. Fellows will receive up to US$80,000 (pro-rated) plus research support, with opportunities to publish and engage in academic seminars.

Family Planning/Reproductive Health Commodity Security (FP/RHCS) Specialist – Abuja, Nigeria

UNFPA Nigeria is recruiting a Family Planning/Reproductive Health Commodity Security (FP/RHCS) Specialist (NOC) to provide leadership in strengthening supply chains and ensuring reliable access to reproductive health commodities. Based in Abuja, this role is open to Nigerian nationals with expertise in reproductive health, supply chain management, and family planning. Application closes on 11 September 2025

GET Compass Grant Programme

The GET Compass is a grant initiative by the Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) aimed at supporting early-stage small and medium-sized businesses across Nigeria. This program offers both financial resources and capacity-building support, equipping eligible enterprises with the tools to improve operations and ...

develoPPP Classic – Project Funding for Established Companies

The develoPPP Classic funding instrument, managed by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), supports already established companies headquartered in EU, EFTA, or OECD-DAC countries to sustainably expand operations in developing or emerging economies. The program seeks initiatives that blend long-term business goals with measurable development outcomes ...

UNDP Creatives4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge 2026

Deadline: 2 July 2026
Young African creatives are invited to apply for the UNDP Creatives4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge 2026 to showcase innovative projects that promote peace, inclusion, dialogue, and social cohesion through arts, culture, and creative expression.

Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris, France

Deadline: 20 July 2026
The Global Youth Festival 2026 is inviting young leaders, changemakers, students, and professionals from around the world to apply for fully funded, partially funded, and festival pass scholarships to participate in a four-day global leadership event in Paris, France.

EducationUSA Nigeria Opportunity Fund Program (OFP) 2026

Deadline: 30 June 2026
The EducationUSA Nigeria Opportunity Fund Program (OFP) 2026 is open to outstanding Nigerian students with strong academic records and demonstrated financial need. The programme supports eligible students through the U.S. university application process by covering select application-related costs and providing expert advising.

ACET Youth Policy Lab 2026

Deadline: 7 July 2026
The ACET Youth Policy Lab 2026 is inviting young Africans aged 18 to 35 to participate in a fully virtual policy innovation challenge focused on leadership, governance, and economic transformation. Participants will receive mentorship, develop practical policymaking skills, and pitch innovative solutions to Africa's development challenges.