Academic and professional conferences with funding support
The Sub-Saharan Africa Litigation Surgery 2026 offers a funded opportunity for participants. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2026. This programme is designed to provide litigation training.
Applications are open for the African Investigative Journalism Conference Investigative Journalism Masterclass 2026, a 5th annual intensive training course. The masterclass will cover the latest investigative journalism techniques.
The African Commission's 89th session training is open for civil society actors. Apply by July 26, 2026, to enhance your defender skills. The in-person training is organised by DefendDefenders, Front Line Defenders, and ISHR.
The Youth Facing Disinformation initiative, supported by the Council of Europe, is open for applications. Young people are placed at the centre of efforts to defend freedom of expression and information. The deadline for application is September 1, 2026.
The American Express Leadership Academy—Asia-Pacific 2026 is a transformative leadership program for senior non-profit leaders. Applications are invited from a wide range of organizations and disciplines for a shared learning experience grounded in real-world leadership challenges.
The AU CIEFFA & ImpactHER Online Capacity Building Training 2026 is open for applications. This fully-funded online training aims to equip young Africans with practical skills in digital economy. Participants will gain knowledge in digital skills, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy, and receiv
Nigeria Health Watch and MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices present a fully funded Solutions Journalism Field Reporting Trip in Southwest Nigeria. The trip includes training, field reporting, and editorial guidance, focusing on family planning and reproductive health. Applications are open until July
The AWLN 8th Intergenerational Retreat 2026 is a fully-sponsored event for 40 young women leaders to build skills and drive collective action. The retreat aims to transform the African continent through intergenerational collaboration.
The Yiaga Africa Regional Community Organizing Institute 2026 is a fully funded training program for approximately 30-35 mid-career practitioners from West Africa. The program covers participation costs and is hosted by Yiaga Africa with the support of the National Endowment for Democracy.
The Brandtech Group AI for Good Scholarship is open for applications to attend the One Young World Summit 2026. The summit will explore AI's potential to power opportunities for the next generation.
The World Internet Conference Global Youth Leaders Program is a flagship initiative launched in 2023. Over three years, 56 Global Youth Leaders from 38 countries have been invited. Applications are open for the 2026 program.
The EU-LAC Birregional School of Local Political Leadership for Women 2026 is a training and networking opportunity for women leaders from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Applications are open until July 24, 2026.
