The Economic Misfit is currently accepting applications for its Africa NextGen Economist Prize 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The Economic Misfit Africa NextGen Economist Prize
The Africa NextGen Economist Prize seeks to identify economists developing innovative concepts tailored to African realities and capable of influencing public policy and sustainable development.
Benefits of The Economic Misfit Africa NextGen Economist Prize
Prize Award:
- €10,000 grant
- Online training course from Ferdi (Foundation for Studies and Research on International Development)
- Feature interview in Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report
- Recognition at Africa CEO Forum 2026
The Economic Misfit Africa NextGen Economist Prize Requirements
- PhD holders from any of 54 African nations
- Under age 40 as of March 31, 2026
- Work substantially applicable to African context
Application Date and Process
Submit to: [email protected]
Required Documents:
- Detailed CV
- Three publications (most representative of output)
- One-page summary outlining interest, originality, and applicability to Africa
Application Deadline
15 February, 2026
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