PANAP Mentorship Program 2026 for Emerging African Researchers
The PANAP Mentorship Programme is a fantastic opportunity for early-career African researchers working on sustainable agriculture and rural development. Here’s what you need to know:
Eligibility:
- African nationality
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., economics, statistics, agricultural or environmental sciences)
- Actively engaged in applied policy-relevant econometric analysis or micro-economic modelling of African agri-food system issues
Benefits:
- One-year mentorship from senior JRC researchers and partners
- Access to cleaned datasets and/or JRC farm-level FSSIM-Dev model
- Full funding for participation in the 8th African Conference of Agricultural Economists (ACAE)
- Co-authored publication in a high-impact agricultural economics journal
Application Requirements:
- Concise research proposal (max 1 page) including:
- Research questions aligned with programme themes
- Contextual background of the research problem
- Proposed methodology (econometric, modelling, or statistical approaches)
- References (excluded from the 1-page limit)
Deadline:Â December 15, 2025
