Africa NextGen Economist Prize 2026

The Economic Misfit is currently accepting applications for its Africa NextGen Economist Prize 2026. This prestigious prize aims to identify economists developing innovative concepts tailored to African realities and capable of influencing public policy and sustainable development.

📝 About The Economic Misfit Africa NextGen Economist Prize

The Africa NextGen Economist Prize seeks to:

• Recognize economists with innovative ideas applicable to African contexts.
• Promote concepts capable of influencing public policy and sustainable development.

🎁 Benefits of The Economic Misfit Africa NextGen Economist Prize

Winners of the prize will receive the following benefits:

• €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 the Africa CEO Forum 2026

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the prize, applicants must:

• Hold a PhD from any of the 54 African nations.
• Be under the age of 40 as of March 31, 2026.
• Have work that is substantially applicable to the African context.

📅 Application Date and Process

Submit Your Application To:

africanextgen.economistprize@jeuneafrique.com

Required Documents:

1. Detailed CV
2. Three publications (most representative of your work)
3. One-page summary outlining:
   • Interest in the prize
   • Originality of your work
   • Applicability to Africa

⏳ Application Deadline

15 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

For more details, visit the official page of The Economic Misfit Africa NextGen Economist Prize 2026.

Apply now to make a meaningful impact on Africa's economic future!

• €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