This is an outstanding opportunity for African postgraduate students and early-career researchers to participate in the 20th Africa Young Graduates and Scholars (AYGS) Conference, which will be held in South Africa 🇿🇦 in March 2026. 🔹 Funding: Travel and accommodation costs will be fully covered for accepted participants. 🔹 Additional Benefits: Accepted participants will be invited to attend a series of online lectures on research methodologies and presentation skills, with an attendance requirement of at least 80%. 🔹 Conference Themes: 1. Innovation and Climate Action – Youth-led solutions for resilience, renewable energy, and green transitions. 2. Inclusive Economic Growth and Employment – Digital entrepreneurship, industrial policy, and the future of work. 3. Youth Empowerment and Education for Development – Leadership, digital learning, and skills development. 4. Health and Wellbeing for All – Health equity, digital health, nutrition, and mental health. 5. Good Governance and Institutional Development – Anti-corruption, civic technology, and democratic accountability. 6. Trade, Tariffs, and the New World Order – Regional integration, AfCFTA, and economic diplomacy. 🔹 Abstract Requirements: Maximum length: 300 words 5 keywords Include: Full name, institutional affiliation, country, and contact email 🔹 Important Dates: Abstract submission deadline: 7 November 2025 Notification of acceptance: 24 November 2025 Full paper submission (max 8,000 words): 23 January 2026 Conference dates: 10–12 March 2026 🔹 Official link: https://hsrc.ac.za/news/latest-news/call-for-abstracts-20th-africa-young-graduates-and-scholars-aygs-conference/ 📧 Submission email: aygs2026@hsrc.ac.za 🌍 The Sudanese Researchers Foundation encourages all Sudanese scholars and postgraduate students to seize this excellent opportunity to showcase their research and connect with leading academics across Africa.
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