Grant opportunity
NextGen Climate Conference Dar 2026 Call for Abstracts
A Dar es Salaam conference and youth hackathon on youth-led climate action, resilience, digital technologies and participatory research.
- Funder
- Youth Lab, University of Dar es Salaam, Ardhi University and University of Copenhagen
- Abstract and hackathon submissions close 2 September 2026
- Abstract and hackathon submissions close 2 September 2026: Sep 2, 2026
- Award
- Conference presentation, proceedings and possible journal-development opportunity; no cash award stated
- Applicant
- Researchers, PhD and postdoctoral scholars, academic experts, youth organisations, community leaders and young innovators submitting papers, posters, exhibitions or climate-hackathon ideas.
- Discipline
- Climate Change, Youth and Sustainable Development
- Region
- Tanzania / Africa
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The 25 September conference is the flagship dissemination event of the Y-ENGAGE project and connects researchers, policymakers, youth and development partners.
Who can apply
Submissions include 300-word English research abstracts, poster proposals, interactive exhibition concepts or hackathon applications aligned with the published themes.
What it supports
- Youth-led climate solutions
- Climate resilience and governance
- Digital climate action
- Participatory research
Funding and duration
- Accepted work appears in the conference proceedings
- Selected authors may be invited to develop journal manuscripts
Abstract and hackathon submissions close 2 September 2026
Abstract and hackathon submissions close 2 September 2026: Sep 2, 2026
How to apply
Email the abstract or proposal to the address stated on the official call page before 2 September.
Call details
Source-based overview
The one-day in-person event takes place on 25 September 2026 at Protea Hotel in Dar es Salaam and includes academic presentations, exhibitions and a youth climate hackathon.
Eligibility
Submissions include 300-word English research abstracts, poster proposals, interactive exhibition concepts or hackathon applications aligned with the published themes.
Funding and benefits
Accepted work appears in the conference proceedings
Selected authors may be invited to develop journal manuscripts
Themes and supported activities
Youth-led climate solutions
Climate resilience and governance
Digital climate action
Participatory research
Deadline and timeline
Abstract and hackathon submissions close 2 September 2026: Abstract and hackathon submissions close 2 September 2026: Sep 2, 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
Email the abstract or proposal to the address stated on the official call page before 2 September.
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.