Blended Executive Program on Africa's Just Energy Transition 2025 for Young African Academics & Energy Officials

Applications are now open for the Blended Executive Program on Africa's Just Energy Transition 2025, targeting young African academics and energy officials. This program is designed to build capacity in science, innovation, and policy within Africa's energy sector.

📖 About the Program

The Blended Executive Program (BEP) is a hybrid, intensive training initiative held from November 2025 to February 2026. It is supported by the Italian Higher Education with Africa (HEA) Foundation and aims to empower junior African researchers, early-career lecturers, and young government officials to drive Africa's just energy transition.

Key Objectives:

• Increase knowledge of the just energy transition and its implications for Africa.
• Provide tools to study energy solutions using open-source and open-data approaches.
• Strengthen partnerships and collaboration opportunities with home universities (e.g., joint labs).

This program aligns with:

• AU-EU Innovation Agenda
• UN Agenda 2030
• UNESCO Mid-Term Strategy 2022-2029
• AU Agenda 2063
• Italy's Mattei Plan

Host Institution:

• Politecnico Di Milano

🎁 Benefits

Participants of the program will enjoy the following benefits:

• Fully funded: Covers tuition, accommodation, meals during training, and administrative costs.
• Hybrid format: Combines online learning with residential training in Italy.
• Expert-led training: Engage with leading academics and professionals in sustainable energy, research, and policy.
• International exposure: Build networks with peers and mentors across Africa and Europe.
• Insurance support: Includes medical and liability insurance during in-person training.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The program is open to:

1. Early-career academics:
   • Junior lecturers, young researchers, or professors at African universities or research centers.
2. Young officials:
   • Individuals from Ministries or Local Energy Authorities.

Eligible Countries:

• Algeria
• Egypt
• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• Morocco
• Mozambique
• Tanzania
• Tunisia

📅 Application Date and Process

Academic Requirements:

Applicants must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in a scientific or technological field (not limited to energy engineering).

Required Documents:

• Degree certificate and transcripts
• Copy of a valid passport
• Curriculum Vitae (in English, max 2 pages)
• Motivational letter (in English, max 1 page)
• Institutional support letter (in English, max 1 page, signed on official letterhead)
• Proof of English proficiency (optional but recommended)
• International credit or prepaid card (e.g., Revolut, Wise) for reimbursement processing

Application Deadline:

• 21 July 2025

Program Duration:

• November 2025 to February 2026

🌐 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the official program page:
Blended Executive Program on Africa's Just Energy Transition

To submit your application, use the following link:
Apply Here

This program offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Africa's energy future while gaining valuable skills and international exposure. Don't miss out!

• Fully funded: Covers tuition, accommodation, meals during training, and other administrative costs
• Hybrid format: Combines online learning with residential training in Italy
• Expert-led training: Engage with leading academics and professionals in sustainable energy, research, and policy
• International exposure: Build networks with peers and mentors across Africa and Europe
• Insurance support: Medical and liability insurance during in-person training