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Youth Community | Call for Applications: Mentorship Program
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For any inquiries related to the program, please contact: mentorship@policycenter.ma
Driven by a shared vision to elevate youth leadership in policy and research, the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) and the Youth Policy Center (YPC) are pleased to launch the call for applications for the Mentorship Program, a joint initiative designed to support early-stage, policy-oriented young researchers through a structured research and writing journey.
The program offers selected mentees the opportunity to engage directly with PCNS Senior Fellows and Experts, strengthening their analytical and policy-writing skills while developing a concrete research output.
Each participant will be guided in producing a policy brief aligned with PCNS thematic areas, bringing emerging perspectives into policy research and dialogue.
Selected mentees will benefit from:
Personalized mentorship from leading PCNS Senior Fellows and Experts
A structured pathway to develop strong policy-writing and analytical skills
Access to workshops and thematic sessions supporting the development of key research and policy competencies
The opportunity to develop and write a policy brief under the guidance of PCNS Senior Fellows and Experts, with selected briefs published on the Youth Policy Center platform
A certificate of completion awarded to participants at the end of the program
Program Timeline and Format
The PCNS–YPC Mentorship Program will run from March to June 2026 in a hybrid format, combining in-person and virtual engagements. The program will open with a kick-off event in late March at PCNS in Rabat and conclude with a closing event in mid-June.
During the mentorship phase (April–May), mentees will follow a structured research and drafting pathway, including a minimum of five mentorship meetings. Each mentee will be supported by two mentors, one PCNS Senior Fellow and one PCNS Expert, providing close guidance throughout the process and leading to the completion of a policy brief, which may be drafted in Arabic, French, or English.
Who Can Apply?
This call is open to young researchers who meet the following criteria:
Aged 22 to 25 years old
Currently enrolled in a Master’s program (mandatory)
Pursuing studies in fields aligned with PCNS thematic areas, such as International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, or Social Sciences
Residing in Morocco
Fully available to commit to the full program schedule, including two in-person events and 5 mentorship meetings throughout the research and drafting period
Use of AI-Detection Tools
Kindly note that AI-detection tools will be used throughout the selection and drafting process. Participants are expected to submit original work, developed through their own analysis, critical thinking, and engagement with mentors.
Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026
Due to the high volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted. Those who have not received feedback by March 9th, 2026 should consider their application unsuccessful.
For more information, please consult here.
For any inquiries related to the program, please contact: mentorship@policycenter.ma
