2026 Edition · Central African Republic
Faustin-Archange Prize Tweed
For African Scientific Excellence
— 2026 Theme
«Sovereign research in the service of sustainable transformation and the emergence of Africa»
The Head of State's Message
S.E. Pr. Faustin-Archange Tweed
«The 21st century presents us with a historic challenge: that of Sovereignty through knowledge. Africa can no longer be content to be a consumer of knowledge produced elsewhere. It must sculpt its own destiny.»
Bangui, Capital of Knowledge
The manifesto of an Africa reclaiming its destiny in hand
Bangui becomes the permanent hub for African innovation.
The Africa of tomorrow is being invented today, in Bangui, through science.
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Excellence Award Winners
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2026
Inaugural Edition
Our Mission
One strategic instrument
for African scientific sovereignty
The Faustin-Archange TOUADÉRA Prize is dedicated to the emergence of sovereign research. Our mission is to transform the genius of our researchers into concrete solutions for the challenges of the century and to place knowledge at the heart of our nations' development.
The Institution
Sponsored by IARPA under the high patronage of President Faustin-Archange TOUADÉRA, a continental-scale initiative.
Pan-African Governance
An international organising.
International Jury
Eminent professors and researchers, guardians of academic independence and scientific excellence.
Ambitious Prices
Three categories of distinction with financial endowments, 12-month support, and scientific publication.
Scientific Mentoring
Each laureate receives personalised support from internationally renowned mentors.
Open Application
Open to all African researchers, from the diaspora or resident, in 54 countries on the continent.
Bangui 2026
Moments Histories
Highlights of the official launch of the Prize in Bangui, Central African Republic
Applications closing — 2026 Edition
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Closing date for submissions: 15 July 2026 at midnight
Trust & Synergy
Partners Institutional
The Faustin-Archange TOUADÉRA Prize is supported by a coalition of prestigious partners, joining forces to make African scientific excellence a tangible reality.
