Call for Applications: 2025 Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program

The Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders (ADEL) is more than a leadership program. It is a launchpad for rising changemakers from the Atlantic Basin who are shaping the future through action, innovation, and dialogue.

The ADEL program, the flagship leadership initiative of the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS), will hold its 12th edition from December 7–11, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco. Since 2012, ADEL has brought together over 40 outstanding young professionals each year from across the Atlantic Basin for a fully funded, transformative week of leadership development.

Following the program, participants join the Atlantic Dialogues, a high-level annual conference held from December 11–13, 2025, engaging directly with global decision-makers and thought leaders from around the Atlantic Basin for open, informal discussion on cross-regional issues.

• Table of Content
• About Policy Center for the New South (PCNS)
• Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program
• Aim and Benefits of Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program
• Requirements for Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Policy Center for the New South (PCNS)

The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is a Moroccan think tank aiming to contribute to the improvement of economic and social public policies that challenge Morocco and the rest of Africa as integral parts of the global South. The PCNS pleads for an open, accountable and enterprising "new South" that defines its own narratives and mental maps around the Mediterranean and South Atlantic basins, as part of a forward-looking relationship with the rest of the world. Through its analytical endeavours, the think tank aims to support the development of public policies in Africa and ...... continue reading

Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program

Aim and Benefits of Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program

• Fully Funded Participation: Round-trip economy airfare, hotel accommodation, local transportation in Morocco, and meals throughout the program and conference
• Tailored leadership training and interactive workshops
• Exposure to global policy discussions through full participation in the Atlantic Dialogues conference
• Networking with senior leaders, experts, and peers from diverse sectors and regions
• Opportunities for collaboration and visibility within the ADEL and PCNS communities
• A lifelong alumni network and community committed to bring about lasting social change, create impact and change narratives.

Requirements for Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program Qualification

The program is seeking passionate young professionals who are:

• Aged 25-35 years old (as of May 7th, 2025)
• Citizens or residents of countries in the Atlantic Basin (Africa, North/Central/South America, Europe, or the Caribbean)
• Fluent in English
• Available for the full period (December 7–13, 2025)
• Demonstrating leadership potential and a strong professional track record
• Committed to creating impact in their communities and fields (public, private, civil society…)
• Eager to engage across cultures and contribute to the Emerging Leaders and Atlantic Dialogues networks.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Your application must include:

• Resume/CV (max. 2 pages, PDF format)
• Personal Statement (max. 250 words), outlining your perspective on today’s leadership challenges and your role in the Atlantic space
• One-Minute Private YouTube Video, answering:

• Who are you and what’s your field of work?
• What drives your work and its impact?
• Why are you applying to ADEL?
• How will you contribute to and benefit from the program?

For more details, visit PCNS Program webpage