Eni Award 2027 — Young Talents from Africa
Eni
€25,000 prize for African PhD students (1st or 2nd year) researching energy and the environment at an African university
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At a glance
- Funding
- €25,000 research prize
- Format
- Online
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Deadline
- Closes 20 Nov 2026, 17:00 Paris time
- Language
- English
2 winners · €25,000 each in two instalments + trip to award ceremony in Italy
Who can apply
- Graduates
- DZ, AO, BJ, BW, BF, BI, CV, CM, CF, TD, KM, CG, CD, CI, DJ, EG, GQ, ER, SZ, ET, GA, GM, GH, GN, GW, KE, LS, LR, LY, MG, MW, ML, MR, MU, MA, MZ, NA, NE, NG, RW
- Africa
- Aged 40 and under
You will need
- Application form & research proposal
- CV form with publications
- Motivation letter
- PhD project description (~2 pages)
- Supervisor presentation letter
- Budget (max €25,000)
- Master's degree certificate
- PhD enrolment letter
About this opportunity
Eni Award 2027 — Young Talents from Africa recognises two early-stage African PhD researchers working on energy and the environment.
What you get
- €25,000 per winner, paid in two instalments of €12,500
- A customised plaque
- Travel and up to two nights for you and a companion at the prize-giving ceremony in Italy
Who can apply
- African citizens (any African country)
- Born in 1986 or later
- In the first or second year of a PhD at a university or research institute in Africa, as of the deadline
- Research in natural sciences, engineering/technology or agricultural sciences, with benefit to an African country or region
Eligible topics (examples)
Renewables, grids and storage · new energy/environmental materials · hydrogen and non-fossil fuels · decarbonisation and CCUS · energy efficiency · circular economy and green chemistry · water, soil and air protection · desalination · biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.
How to apply
- Coordinate with your PhD supervisor or programme director — their presentation letter is mandatory.
- Email eniaward@feem.it to request access to the private application area (name, date of birth, PhD institution and country).
- Upload all documents in English and sign the candidature summary before 20 November 2026, 17:00 CET.
A short video (≤3 min) about your research is optional but strongly recommended. Applying is free.
Topics
- STEM
- Environment
- Engineering
- Agriculture
- phd
- research prize
- energy
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