Applications are now open for the 2026 African Atomic Policy Lab (AAPL), a 7-month, fully virtual program designed to develop the next generation of African nuclear policy experts and amplify African leadership in global nuclear and security policy debates.

Through a combination of rigorous theoretical training, skills-based training, one-on-one, personalized mentorship, and hands-on policy research, the Lab equips 25 emerging African professionals with the expertise to tackle critical global security challenges spanning nuclear arms control, nonproliferation, disarmament, peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology, chemical and biological security, artificial intelligence, and emerging technological risks.

Application Deadline: January 20, 2026

Who Can Apply: Africans aged 18–35 from all academic and professional backgrounds. Non-African professionals working on African issues are also encouraged to apply.

Format: Fully virtual 

Cost: Free

Click here for more information and to apply!

Implementing Partners

African Center for Science and International Security and African Research and Innovation Hub for Nuclear Disarmament Verification, and Didi Digital Solutions.