Apply for the Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL) - Cohort 6 - a six-month, no-cost fellowship from the Renewable Energy Technology Training Institute (RETTI) and RETTI Virtual University that trains early-career African professionals in clean energy.
AFYEL prepares up to 60 fellows per year across four renewable technologies - hydropower, onshore wind, solar power, and bioenergy - through engineering, economics, and finance. The programme includes expert-led training, a one-month internship, a capstone project, and a virtual summit with mentors and industry leaders. Deadline: 4 September 2026.
Quick Facts - AFYEL Cohort 6
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL) - Cohort 6 |
| Organisers | RETTI × RETTI Virtual University (with academic, government, and private partners) |
| Region | Africa (pan-African cohort) |
| Duration | Six months |
| Cost | No-cost fellowship |
| Cohort size | Up to 60 fellows per year |
| Technologies | Hydropower, onshore wind, solar PV, bioenergy |
| Lenses | Engineering, economics, finance |
| Includes | Training, 1-month internship, capstone project, virtual summit |
| Deadline | 4 September 2026 |
| Official apply | AFYEL Application Form |
What Is AFYEL?
The Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders invests in the next generation of energy leaders working toward sustainable access to energy and a zero-carbon Africa. Fellows gain practical, expert-led training and join a growing network committed to expanding clean, reliable power across the continent.
AFYEL is designed to build a competent renewable energy workforce, support entrepreneurs tackling energy access for the 600 million Africans without electricity, and retain young African talent in a sector critical to the continent’s sustainable future.
Why Apply?
- Six-month, no-cost competency-building fellowship
- Training across four core renewable energy technologies
- Engineering, economics, and finance modules
- One-month internship and capstone project on a real local energy problem
- Virtual summit with mentors and industry leaders
- Mentorship, networking, and career-shaping opportunities
- Top capstone projects may receive excellence awards, business mentorship, or internship support
Learning Tracks
- Hydropower - small, large, and utility-scale
- Onshore wind - wind power and turbine systems
- Solar PV - solar power and photovoltaics
- Bioenergy - bioenergy technologies and applications
- Economics & finance - renewable energy economics and finance/management
Programme Structure (Typical Cohort Timeline)
- September - October: applications open
- October: onboarding and orientation
- October - December: core academic engagement
- January - February: second academic session
- February - March: capstone project design, reviews, and closing
Eligibility
- Graduates, postgraduates, and PhD students in relevant disciplines
- Fields include physics, electrical/electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, building/construction engineering, energy economics, solar energy, accounting, finance, mathematics, software engineering, and related areas
- Early-career professionals passionate about Africa’s clean energy transition
- Open to applicants from across Africa (competitive, pan-African selection)
How to Apply
- Read the programme: AFYEL official website and About AFYEL.
- Confirm your background fits the renewable energy / engineering / economics focus.
- Submit via the official AFYEL application form.
- Apply before 4 September 2026.
Official Links
Apply - AFYEL Application Form
Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders
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FAQs - AFYEL Cohort 6
Is the fellowship free?
Yes - AFYEL is described as a six-month, no-cost fellowship.
What is the deadline?
4 September 2026.
Who can apply?
Graduates, postgraduates, and PhD students in engineering, physics, energy economics, finance, and related fields who want to build careers in Africa’s renewable energy sector.
What technologies are covered?
Hydropower, onshore wind, solar power, and bioenergy, plus economics and finance of renewable energy.
Is there an internship?
Yes - the programme includes a one-month internship alongside training and a capstone project.
How many fellows are selected?
Up to 60 outstanding young energy leaders per year.
