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Call for Applications: Mentorship Program 2027
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The Mentorship Program creates a space for emerging researchers to develop their ideas through sustained exchange with experienced policy researchers. Launched jointly by the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) and the Youth Policy Center (YPC), the 2027 edition supports Master’s students residing in Morocco as they develop their research into concise policy briefs that contribute to policy debate.
Each participant is supported throughout the research and writing process by a mentor duo comprising a PCNS Senior Fellow and a PCNS Expert. Their feedback, alongside preparatory workshops and thematic sessions, helps participants strengthen their research, analytical and communication skills and translate complex issues into actionable policy recommendations.
What the program offers
Selected participants will benefit from:
• Personalized guidance from PCNS Senior Fellows and Experts.
• Methodological workshops and thematic sessions on policy research and writing.
• A structured opportunity to develop and refine their research ideas.
• The opportunity to produce a policy brief addressing a relevant policy issue.
• Exposure to the policy research environment and engagement with experienced practitioners and researchers.
• The opportunity to publish and present their work upon completion of the program.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Be currently enrolled in a Master’s program at a public or private university.
• Reside in Morocco.
• Be pursuing studies in a field aligned with PCNS thematic areas, such as International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Economics or Social Sciences.
• Meet the academic background and working language requirements of their selected research theme.
• Be available to actively participate in the program throughout its duration, from January to July 2027.
Discover the First Edition
The inaugural 2026 edition brought together six Master’s students from universities across Morocco, supported by 12 PCNS mentors working in six dedicated mentor duos. The first cohort successfully developed six policy briefs addressing a range of issues, from geopolitics and international cooperation to economic policy, energy, labour markets and social inclusion.
Discover the experience, meet the mentors and mentees, and explore the policy briefs produced by the first cohort:
Explore the 2026 First Edition
2027 Edition: Apply Now!
The 2027 cohort will bring together 13 Master’s students across 13 research themes. Eachselected mentee will work with a mentor duo comprising a PCNS Senior Fellow and a PCNS Expert.
Application deadline: 30 November 2026
Before completing the application form, please review the detailed information on theme requirements and the program calendar in the Call for Applications PDF.
