Afreximbank–Edordu Research Competition 2026

Source-based overview

Afreximbank–Edordu Research Competition 2026 is a research competition from Afreximbank / AERC. Postgraduate research competition on Africa's trade and development challenges. It focuses on Trade; finance; integration; sustainable development and is relevant to Africa and participating Caribbean states. The recorded deadline or key date is Deadline 30 Sep 2026. Applicants should review the official page for the complete eligibility rules, required documents, assessment criteria, funding conditions, deadline time zone and submission route.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants and locations: Africa and participating Caribbean states. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.

Funding and benefits

Top prizes reported at US$20,000 / 15,000 / 10,000

See the official call page for funding and support details

Themes and supported activities

Trade; finance; integration; sustainable development

Research Competition

Africa and participating Caribbean states

Deadline and timeline

Deadline 30 Sep 2026: Deadline 30 Sep 2026: Sep 30, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.