Scholarship
ACCD
Virtual and In-person in Rabat, Morocco
Competitions
The UNESCO Youth Climate Action Network (YoU-CAN) and the African Youth Climate Hub are launching a youth-led research initiative on the impact of climate change in Africa.
Application Deadline
May 15, 2026 (10 days remaining)
About This Opportunity
✓ Young African students (18–35) enrolled in higher education institutions across Africa are invited to submit research addressing climate change impacts and solutions on the continent
Requirements
Applicants must be:
✓ African youth aged 18-35.
✓ African origin.
✓ Either live in Africa or be enrolled in an academy or university based in Africa.
✓ Academic qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) or equivalent and above.
✓ Have any action or prior research experience on climate, or at least the research paper intended
to be submitted is related to climate change
✓ African youth aged 18-35.
✓ African origin.
✓ Either live in Africa or be enrolled in an academy or university based in Africa.
✓ Academic qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) or equivalent and above.
✓ Have any action or prior research experience on climate, or at least the research paper intended
to be submitted is related to climate change
Key Responsibilities
✓ cooperte with organising team
What We Offer
✓ Networking
✓ Travel Grants
✓ Project funding
✓ Travel Grants
✓ Project funding
Opportunity Details
Time Commitment
Part-Time
Experience Level
Intermediate
Start Date
Jul 01, 2026
Contact Information
Email
d.remy@unesco.org