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SAIIA Africa Youth Portal and Research Programme 2025

Training Programme Partially funded Closed

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SAIIA (South African Institute of International Affairs) Johannesburg, South Africa 2025

Information

The SAIIA Africa Youth Portal and Research Programme is a week-long in-person training workshop titled ‘From Academia to the Think Tank: A Young Researcher’s Journey’, followed by ongoing mentorship to support participants’ professional and personal growth as aspiring researchers.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced researchers; training in research writing, media engagement and digital tools; opportunity to publish on the Africa Youth Portal; networking with peers and potential employers; eligibility to join the Youth Advisory Committee.

Eligibility

Applicants must be aged 18-35, currently enrolled in or have recently completed a postgraduate programme (Honours, Masters or PhD), and have studied one of the specified fields with an interest in policy research and youth development.

Application

Submit a completed application form, motivation letter, CV, academic transcript or enrolment proof, and a brief research proposal aligned with a thematic area.

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Opportunity Details

TypeTraining Programme

FundingPartially funded

OrganiserSAIIA (South African Institute of International Affairs)

LocationJohannesburg, South Africa

Dates April 20, 2026 – April 25, 2026

Study level Master / Graduate, PhD / Doctoral, Postdoc

Open toOpen to applicants from Africa who meet the postgraduate criteria.

Age18–35 years

Political Science / International Relations Journalism / Media Social Sciences

Other editions of this programme

2026 SAAIA Africa Youth Portal and Research Programme 2026
Deadline December 12, 2025

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