Opportunities for founders in Cote d'Ivoire

UNESCO and the Government of Japan

UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers' Fellowships Programme 2026

Ten fellowships of up to US$10,000 let researchers aged 40 or under from Africa, Small Island Developing States, Ukraine and Türkiye carry out three to nine months of postgraduate research at a Japanese university or research institution. The 2026 cycle closes on 15 October 2026 at midnight Paris time, and candidatures travel through the applicant's own National Commission for UNESCO.

Eligibility: Be a national of one of the invited UNESCO Member States or Associate Members listed in Annex 1 of the call

Timeline

October 14, 2026

Location

Angola, Benin, Botswana

Funding or benefit

Ten fellowships, each carrying a grant of up to US$10,000 paid as a lump sum towards the approved research stay in Japan. The grant may cover international and domestic travel, accommodation, medical insurance, personal subsistence and other research related costs. It does not cover tuition fees, equipment, publication costs or conference attendance unless that participation is an integral part of the research. Medical insurance is mandatory and is arranged by UNESCO, with the cost deducted from the fellowship amount before disbursement.