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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: MOSES MAPESA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH GRANT

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Application Deadline: Midnight SAST on 31 July 2025

LOCATION:  Africa

The AWHF is pleased to announce the Moses Mapesa[1] Research Grant, established to support African doctoral and master’s students conducting research in the field of natural and cultural heritage. This grant aims to advance scholarly work by providing financial support—particularly for fieldwork-related activities—focused on World Heritage Sites and properties included on national Tentative Lists across Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

The call is open to students who are:

Currently or will be registered in 2026 in a Doctoral or Master’s programme (Masters 2 for Francophone countries) at an African university and conducting dissertation research in the field of either natural or cultural heritage at an African World Heritage Site, or site listed on a national tentative list,

Fluent in English, French, or Portuguese,

Citizens of an African Union Member State which is party to the 1972 World Heritage Convention.

If a student is awarded a grant, he/she is required to submit a longer research description at the beginning of the grant (along with proof of registration for the degree) and, at the end, a final report with the research results or dissertation/thesis at the final stage as well as a financial report. All documents must be presented in either French, English or Portuguese. The projects MUST be implemented between May 2026 and February 2027 (within 9 months). Please note that students who do not complete the research within the contractual timeframe will be required to reimburse the grant to the AWHF.

The application form (English, French and Portuguese versions) can be downloaded below.

Completed applications should be submitted via the Moses Mapesa Grant 2026/27 Application Link before the deadline. No physical copies will be accepted.

BENEFIT:

Grant amounts will vary depending on research proposals, with a maximum award of USD Five Thousand (5,000.00). The fieldwork research needs to be conducted in no longer than 9 months from the signature of the contract (May 2026 to February 2027).

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FORUM 2025

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Application Deadline: 22 April 2025 at 23:59 CET.

LOCATION: France

UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, 1-8 July 2025 – “World Heritage in an interconnected world: Leveraging digital technologies and innovative approaches” The Forum will enhance the expertise and capacities of young professionals in protecting, preserving, and promoting our natural and cultural World Heritage. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Participants of the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2025 are expected to be:

Aged between 23 and 32 years (born between 30 June 1993 and 30 June 2002 including)

Experienced in one of these fields: architecture, archaeology, conservation, restoration, urban planning, art history, heritage-related studies;

Involved in World Heritage protection, preservation and promotion;

Familiar with/experienced in digital technologies in relation to World Heritage;

Motivated and committed to implementing the outcomes of the Forum in their respective countries;

Committed to enhancing community engagement in the management of World Heritage properties;

Available for the entire duration of the Forum;

Proficient in English and/or French, as the Forum will be conducted in English and French.

In addition to general eligibility, the following elements will also be considered in selecting the participants:

Balanced geographical representation

Gender equality

Diversity of professional backgrounds

Ability to disseminate gained experience in the country or institution of origin

Knowledge and experience in the management practices for World Heritage sites

All interested candidates who wish to apply for participation in the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum are invited to complete the form at the following link: https://unesco-2023.limesurvey.net/833253?lang=en

In addition to educational and background information, candidates are also required to submit their CV and a copy of a passport-size photo. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The selected applicants will be informed by email.

BENEFIT:

Travel and accommodation:

The participants are expected to arrive on 30 June 2025 and depart on 8 July 2025. All related expenses (economy class flights, accommodation, local transportation, meals, and visa fees) will be covered for the duration of the forum. The organizers will also assist in the travel preparations and will provide support to the participants who need a visa.

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