The ECOWAS Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Programme provides funding and support to young entrepreneurs in West Africa. The programme offers grants of up to $15,000 to selected applicants. Applications are open until July 16, 2026.
The UN-Nippon Fellowship offers a 9-month training program in ocean affairs, including a 3-month stay in New York and a 6-month research placement. Fellows receive a monthly stipend during their fellowship. The program aims to support the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of
The SME Toolkit SA Business Plan Competition is a free competition open to South Africans aged 18 to 35, with a chance to win a share of R150,000 in cash and mentorship prizes. All entrants receive free business planning workshops and mentoring
The International Parliamentary Scholarship is a 5-month program for young graduates to gain practical experience in parliamentary work. It offers a monthly allowance of €700, free accommodation, and travel costs. The program is open to citizens of participating countries who are under 30 and hold a
The Media Foundation for West Africa invites young Ghanaian journalists to apply for the Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship, providing training and financial support for accountability and anti-corruption reporting. The fellowship runs from September to November 2026 and includes a
The UNFPA Young Creators Lab is a digital training program for young creators in Asia and the Pacific, focusing on comprehensive sexuality education content creation. The program runs from August to October 2026 and is open to applicants aged 18-29.
The INGSA-Africa Science Advice Skills Development Program is now open for applications from early and mid-career African scientists. The program aims to strengthen the capacity of researchers to engage in science advice and policymaking. Benefits include potential funding support and invitations to
The 9th Next Gen Fellowship is a fully funded 3-month residential program for young journalism graduates and early-career journalists in Ghana, focusing on accountability journalism and anti-corruption reporting. The fellowship provides hands-on training and mentorship in investigative journalism, d
The University of the Witwatersrand invites applications for its Future Research Leaders Fellowship Programme. The programme aims to attract outstanding mid-career researchers who can establish internationally competitive research programmes. Researchers from various disciplines are encouraged to ap
The United Nations Children's Fund seeks a consultant to design and conduct child participatory research studies, working closely with children and UNICEF staff. This global remote opportunity focuses on promoting child rights and generating primary data.
The Human Sciences Research Council is hiring a Stakeholder and Partnership Officer for its Research Impact Division in Pretoria. This is a permanent, full-time position with a hybrid work arrangement. The role requires a relevant NQF Level 7 qualification and 3-5 years of professional experience.
UN Women is recruiting home-based communications consultants to support Women's Economic Empowerment initiatives across Asia and the Pacific. This is a remote, retainer-based position with payment per assignment. The ideal candidate has experience in communications, advocacy, or related fields, with
