Published: 25 Jun 2026 1,429 views
The APRI Young Talent Program is a recurring initiative aimed at engaging young professionals and recent graduates worldwide who are passionate about African policy research. The program provides a unique opportunity to gain insights into the workings of a growing think tank and to contribute meaningfully to its research and advocacy efforts. Each cohort consists of diverse roles tailored to the current needs of APRI’s programs, offering practical experience and professional development in the field of policy research.
APRI - Africa Policy Research Institute is a Berlin-based, independent, non-partisan policy institute researching key policy issues affecting the African continent. APRI has three main program areas: economy & society, technology, and climate change. The Economy & Society Program seeks to understand situations in African countries as they are – before looking for how to improve them. It focuses on how African bureaucracies work, why policymakers make the choices they make, and the constraints governments and private sector actors face.... read more... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Type | Training |
| Sponsor | Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The program provides a unique opportunity to gain insights into the workings of a growing think and to contribute meaningfully to its research and advocacy efforts.
Applicants based in Africa or other regions may apply even if not currently enrolled in university, provided they have recently graduated or are between academic programs. The candidate needs to be able to work on GMT+1 (Nigeria) or GMT+2 (Germany) time zones.
Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to assess geopolitical, economic, climate, digital and governance dimensions.
Experience in data analysis and using data visualization tools is an asset.
Strong media monitoring skills, including the ability to track news, policy debates, and emerging trends across multiple sources.
Excellent writing skills and command of English (written and spoken); additional languages, like French, German, Arabic or African languages are a plus.
Self-starter who can work independently, is reliable and flexible, and knows how to organize and prioritize tasks.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and multicultural team environment.
Preferred
Completed graduate studies in International Relations, Political Economy, Development Studies, African Studies, or a related field.
Strong project management skills.
To fully benefit from and learn within APRI’s team culture, we encourage applicants who are able to complete part or all of their internship in one of our offices (Berlin or Abuja).
The applications are currently accepted by the Geopolitics and Geoeconomics program at APRI. Shortlisted candidates may be kept on a reserve roster for upcoming positions.
Applications are being accepted until July 31, 2026. Candidates are currently being considered for two distinct internship cohorts: the first commencing in January 2027.
Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)
For more Information, visit Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI) webpage
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