Unesco YOD

08/03/2026

International Women's Day - Give to Gain.

International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, provides an important opportunity for the global community to recognize the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women across all areas of society. It is a day to celebrate progress, acknowledge the challenges that remain, and reaffirm our shared responsibility to advance equality and inclusion for women and girls everywhere.

Throughout history, women have played vital roles in shaping families, communities, economies, and n

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International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, provides an important opportunity for the global community to recognize the achievements, resilience,

06/03/2026

H.E. Ambassador (Dr.) Florence Ajimobi

On behalf of the leadership and members of UNESCO-Youth Orientation for Development (YOD), we warmly congratulate our esteemed Trustee and Matron on your well-deserved posting as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Austria by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.

Your distinguished record of service, leadership, and dedication to national development continues to inspire many. We are confident that your diplomatic assignment will further strengthen Nigeria’s international relations and bring honor to our nation.

Congratulations, Your Excellency.

Ambassador Emmanuel Ejiogu
President UNESCO-YOD















UNESCO UNESCO Youth Ministry of Foreign Affairs

06/03/2026

IMU/CDC Graduate Research Assistantships in Developing Countries (GRAID) Program 2026

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Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 (23:59 CET).

Applications are now open for the 2026 IMU/CDC Graduate Research Assistantships in Developing Countries (GRAID) Program. The GRAID program provides modest support for emerging research groups, working in a developing country listed in Priority 1 or 2 of the IMU Definition of Developing Countries, to fund their most talented students to study full-time as graduate research assistants. Supported students must pursue a Master or PhD graduat

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06/03/2026

OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Young Professional Program 2026 for emerging young Leaders.

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Application Deadline: April 11, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Young Professional Program. The OPEC Fund’s Young Professional Development Program (YPDP) is a structured two-year program designed to prepare young professionals from the OPEC Fund’s member countries for a career in global development. We are currently seeking applicants with a passion for and commitment to international development who demonstrate acad

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06/03/2026

The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) Climate-Agricultural Reporting Training 2026

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Application Deadline: 16th March, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) Climate-Agricultural Reporting Training. The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), under its Agricultural Reporting and Climate Change Project, invites journalists, editors, and civil society communicators to apply for a two-day virtual training and story lab on climate–agricultural reporting.

As climate change continues to disrup

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06/03/2026

Arts & Culture Trust Nyoloha Scholarship Programme 2026 for Young South Africans

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Application Deadline: 5 April 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Arts & Culture Trust Nyoloha Scholarship Programme. The ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme is an undergraduate scholarship initiative designed to provide life-changing opportunities for school leavers to pursue tertiary studies in the performing, visual, and digital arts. Through a blend of mentorship, training, and live showcases, participants gain professional exposure, build networks, and prepare for sustai

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06/03/2026

PwC Tanzania 2026 Graduate Recruitment Program for young Tanzanian graduates.

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Application Deadline: 12 April 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 PwC Tanzania 2026 Graduate Recruitment Program. If you’re someone who thrives on solving challenges, learning continuously, and shaping the future, then the Graduate Programme is your perfect starting point. At PwC Tanzania, there are countless opportunities to launch your career while creating meaningful impact for our clients, communities, and society. Here, you’ll grow exponentially.

This prog

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06/03/2026

The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) Summer Laboratory Training Programme 2026 for Undergraduate Students – Madrid, Spain (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: March 31, 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2026 CNIO Summer Laboratory Training Programme. The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO; Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas), in Madrid, Spain, offers research training opportunities to students of all nationalities interested in pursuing a research career in the Biomedicine and Life Sciences during summer time. Up to 4 summer training positions will be awarded during 2026 to university stude

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06/03/2026

NRF Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027 for emerging South African Researchers.

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Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 NRF Postdoctoral Fellowships. The fellowship programme supports postdoctoral research training in a wide range of disciplines, including science, engineering, technology, social sciences, and humanities. It forms part of South Africa’s broader strategy to strengthen the national research system, cultivate the next generation of scientists, and address critical skills shortages.

The programme is implemente

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05/03/2026

AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship 2026 to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in CapeTown, South Africa (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 12 April 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship. AstraZeneca is looking for passionate, driven young leaders to join their 2026 Young Health Programme (YHP) Impact Fellowship. The Fellowship supports young advocates to create actionable change to:

Build health systems resilience – contributing to stronger health systems that prioritise earlier intervention to meet today’s needs and mitigate tomor

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05/03/2026

International News Media Association (INMA) Elevate Scholarship Programme 2026 for news media professionals.

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Application Deadline: April 17, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 International News Media Association(INMA) Elevate Scholarship Programme. The Africa Elevate Scholarship programme is specifically designed to provide a leg-up for talented people – to elevate careers with a spark that INMA is uniquely in a position to provide.

Requirements

Successful applicants will be employed by a news media organisation in Africa, under the age of 35, in the news industry less than

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05/03/2026

The Sasol Graduate Development Programme 2026 (GDP) for young South Africans.

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Application Deadline: March 22nd, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Sasol Graduate Development Programme. The Sasol Graduate Development Programme is a corporate initiative that ensures that all graduates in the different disciplines conform to a high level of uniform standards in terms of orientation, training, development and exposure to the business processes. This programme is exclusively for our engineer/scientist in training candidates.

Sasol offers graduates an int

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