Call for Applications: Youth Futures Research Methods Training
Are you passionate about creating dignified and fulfilling work for young people in Africa?
The Youth Futures Policy Research Project—led by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and CAP Youth Empowerment Institute—invites applications for the Youth Futures Research Methods Training, a 3-month hands-on learning and mentorship programme for emerging youth researchers.
Learn practical tools such as Participatory Action Research (PAR), Political Economy Analysis (PEA), and Intersectionality, while implementing a mini-research project in your community.
Youth Futures Research Methods Training
Over three months, selected participants will be introduced to practical tools and approaches used in the Youth Futures Policy Research Project, including
including
Participatory Action Research (PAR)
Political Economy Analysis (PEA)
Intersectionality
The training combines immersive learning with mentorship, enabling youth to co-design and implement a mini-research project that reflects real challenges and possibilities within their communities.
The programme will be delivered through a hybrid model comprising:
- A 2-day in-person boot camp introducing core research principles and participatory approaches.
- Three virtual learning labs focusing on the practical application of research skills. The sessions will begin by guiding participants to identify a relevant problem and articulate the rationale for their chosen research.
- A 3-month guided mentorship, where participants co-design and implement a mini-PAR project within their communities/countries.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Youth (24–35) from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa—including women, youth with disabilities, and those from rural or marginalised communities.
Application Dealine 23 November 2025
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should click link below to Apply.
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