Cambridge Middle East & North Africa Forum Young Leaders’ Initiative (YLI)

The Cambridge Middle East & North Africa Forum Young Leaders’ Initiative (YLI) is a program that brings together talented students and young professionals in the United Kingdom who have a keen interest in the key strategic issues impacting the Middle East and North Africa region. The YLI aims to equip participants with a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the region, as well as provide a platform for networking and collaboration with leading experts in the policy analysis and policymaking fields.

The YLI is a fully-funded program that includes:

• A two-week residential program at the University of Cambridge, where participants will take part in lectures, workshops, and networking events.
• A mentorship program with leading experts in the Middle East and North Africa policy field.
• The opportunity to participate in the Cambridge Middle East & North Africa Forum, a major annual conference on the region.

The deadline to apply for the YLI is August 18, 2023. Applicants must be current students or recent graduates of a UK university, and they must have a strong interest in the Middle East and North Africa region. For more information and to apply, please visit the YLI website.

Key points:

• The Cambridge Middle East & North Africa Forum Young Leaders’ Initiative is a fully-funded program that brings together talented students and young professionals in the United Kingdom who have a keen interest in the key strategic issues impacting the Middle East and North Africa region.
• The YLI aims to equip participants with a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the region, as well as provide a platform for networking and collaboration with leading experts in the policy analysis and policymaking fields.
• The deadline to apply for the YLI is August 18, 2023. Applicants must be current students or recent graduates of a UK university, and they must have a strong interest in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Call to action:

If you are a talented student or young professional with an interest in the Middle East and North Africa region, I encourage you to apply for the Cambridge Middle East & North Africa Forum Young Leaders’ Initiative. This is a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts, network with other young leaders, and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the region.