Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is currently accepting applications for its Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
As the flagship leadership initiative of the Policy Center for the New South, the ADEL program convenes participants in Rabat, Morocco for an intensive, immersive program centered on exchange, peer engagement, and discussions on key issues shaping the Atlantic space.
The ADEL program is intended for professionals ready to engage in high-level, cross-sector discussions and contribute to a broader international conversation. Applicants should:
Be 25–35 years old (as of December 6, 2026)
Be fluent in English
Be citizens or residents of countries in Africa or across the Atlantic Basin (Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean)
Have significant professional experience in their field
Be engaged in roles involving responsibility, influence, or decision-making
Be available for the full program period (December 6–12, 2026)
Your application must include:
Resume/CV (max. 2 pages, PDF format)
One-Minute Private YouTube Video, answering:
Who are you and what’s your field of work?
What drives your work and its impact?
Why are you applying to ADEL?
How will you contribute to and benefit from the program?
Apply for PCNS - Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program