Eni Award 2027 Young Talents from Africa: €25,000 Prize and Eligibility
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Eni Award 2027 Africa at a Glance
Eni has invited Young Talents from Africa applications for 2027. The prize is €25,000 per winner; the deadline is 20 November 2026.
Applicants must be African citizens born in 1986 or later.
Applicants need bachelor's and master's degrees or equivalent qualifications.
Applicants must be in their first or second PhD year.
PhD research must be based at an African university or research institute.
The deadline time is 5pm CET.
Read on for the eligibility and award details.
Eni has invited applications for the 2027 Young Talents from Africa award, with a €25,000 cash prize for each winner. Applications close on Friday, 20 November 2026 at 5pm CET.
Award benefits
Each winner receives a €25,000 prize and a personalised recognition plaque, with sponsored participation in the Eni Award Ceremony in Italy. The award also provides international recognition for the winning research.
Applicant eligibility
Applicants must be African citizens born in 1986 or later and hold bachelor's and master's degrees or equivalent qualifications. They must be enrolled in the first or second year of a PhD programme by the application deadline.
The doctoral research must be taking place at an African university or research institute. Eligible work concerns energy or the environment, including sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Research focus
The award seeks research with the potential to address challenges and benefit Africa. Applicants should review the official Young Talents from Africa announcement for the full award conditions.
Application and deadline
Application information is available through the Eni Award application page. The deadline is 20 November 2026 at 5pm Central European Time.
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