Afreximbank–Edordu Research Competition 2026: Postgraduate Research Opportunity for African and Caribbean Scholars
The Afreximbank–Edordu Research Competition is a postgraduate research initiative designed to encourage scholars to engage with economic and development questions facing Africa and participating Caribbean states.
Overview
The Afreximbank–Edordu Research Competition is established under the Research Department and Creative and Diaspora Department of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Conceived in honour of Mr Christopher Edordu, the first President of Afreximbank, the initiative encourages postgraduate students to engage deeply with key economic and development questions affecting Africa and participating Caribbean states through rigorous academic research.
The competition focuses on four major themes:
- Trade: Exploring intra-African trade, market access barriers, and trade relationships between Africa and the Caribbean.
- Finance: Examining access to finance, development financing, financial systems, and cross-border financial cooperation.
- Economic Integration: Investigating regional integration, cross-border economic activity, and connections between African and Caribbean economies.
- Sustainable Development: Addressing sustainable economic growth, inclusive development, economic resilience, and long-term development strategies.
Eligibility
The competition is intended for postgraduate researchers from African countries and participating Caribbean states. Applicants should consult official guidelines to verify specific institutional enrolment, academic requirements, and whether their country is included in the official definition of participating Caribbean states.
How to Apply
Prospective applicants should carefully verify official competition guidelines, eligibility rules, research specifications, and submission procedures. More details and application instructions can be found via the official announcement.
Deadline
No application deadline is provided in the information supplied for this opportunity. Prospective participants should check the official competition announcement for current submission deadlines.