ENI Launches 2026 Young Talents from Africa Award with Strong Data Protection Commitment

Eni has officially opened applications for the 2026 Young Talents from Africa Award, a prestigious initiative under the Eni Award program aimed at recognizing outstanding Ph.D students of African citizenship.

The competition offers two prizes, each consisting of a customized plaque, a €25,000 cash award, and an all-expenses-paid trip to Italy for the prize-giving ceremony.

Eligible candidates must be enrolled in the first or second year of a PhD program at an African university or research institute, with research focusing on energy and environment and aligned with the One-Planet, One-Health perspective and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The deadline for applications is November 14, 2025.

Alongside the launch, Eni has emphasized its commitment to safeguarding applicants’ personal data in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

According to its Privacy Information Notice, personal data such as names, CVs, academic certificates, and—if selected as winners—identification and payment details will be processed securely and only for the purposes of managing the competition and awards.

Eni clarified that personal data may also be shared with its subsidiaries, trusted service providers, and the Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei, but only within the scope of the competition.

Data transfers outside the European Economic Area will follow strict EU safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses.

Applicants retain full GDPR rights, including the right to access, rectify, or erase their data, as well as the right to object to processing. Eni’s Data Protection Officer can be contacted via dpo@eni.com for further inquiries.

This year’s award underscores both Eni’s dedication to promoting African research excellence in sustainable energy and its strong adherence to ethical and data protection standards.
For more details on eligibility and application, visit: www.eni.com/en-IT/strategic-vision/innovation/eni-award.html.