Afreximbank-Edordu Research Competition 2026: Empowering Africa’s Next Generation of Policy Thinkers ·African Export-Import Bank

Overview

The Afreximbank-Edordu Research Competition 2026 is a prestigious academic initiative that supports postgraduate minds across Africa and eligible Caribbean states. This competition invites original research on critical themes such as trade, finance, regional integration, and sustainable development.

Eligibility

• Postgraduate students (Master’s or PhD)
• Currently enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution
• Studying in Africa or an eligible CARICOM state
• Holding nationality from an African country or an eligible CARICOM member state

Eligible CARICOM countries include Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Suriname.

Benefits

• USD 20,000 prize, along with additional support for books and tuition
• Winning research is transformed into policy briefs influencing economic strategies
• Finalists present their work at high-level Afreximbank events for greater visibility

How to Apply

Applicants must submit original, unpublished research adhering to the competition’s themes. Criteria include:

• 3,000 to 5,000 words excluding references
• Use a recognized citation style
• Submit in PDF or Word format via the official competition portal

All submissions will be translated into English for evaluation.

Deadline

Deadline not explicitly specified; applicants should monitor the official competition portal for updates.