Deadline: June 14, 2026.

As the flagship leadership initiative of the Policy Center for the New South, the ADEL program convenes participants in Rabat, Morocco for an intensive, immersive program centered on exchange, peer engagement, and discussions on key issues shaping the Atlantic space.

Now in its 13th edition, the ADEL program has become a reference platform for connecting high-impact professionals to global conversations and long-term networks of influence. Bringing together emerging leaders from the public sector, private sector, think tanks, academia, and civil society, the program offers a unique opportunity to engage in a space where ideas, perspectives, and decision-making intersect.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The ADEL program is intended for professionals ready to engage in high-level, cross-sector discussions and contribute to a broader international conversation. Applicants should:

• Be 25–35 years old (as of December 6, 2026) 
• Be fluent in English 
• Be citizens or residents of countries in Africa or across the Atlantic Basin (Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean)
• Have significant professional experience in their field
• Be engaged in roles involving responsibility, influence, or decision-making
• Be available for the full program period (December 6–12, 2026) 

BENEFITS

• A fully funded experience in Rabat
• Tailored leadership training and interactive workshops
• Integration into a lifelong ADEL alumni network and community 
• Access to the Atlantic Dialogues conference 
• Direct engagement with senior decision-makers and experts.

APPLICATION

Your application must include:

• Resume/CV (max. 2 pages, PDF format) 
• One-Minute Private YouTube Video, answering:
  • Who are you and what’s your field of work? 
  • What drives your work and its impact? 
  • Why are you applying to ADEL?
  • How will you contribute to and benefit from the program?

Find more information on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE