The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters & PhD Scholarships are funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). This initiative targets university staff and addresses the growing need for highly skilled professionals in the public sector.
The program aims to bolster higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, equipping them to contribute to sustainable development. Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing development-related Master’s or PhD degrees, particularly those planning a career in teaching or research at higher education institutions within Sub-Saharan Africa.
DAAD Masters & PhD Scholarships 2025-2026
Application Deadline: November 21, 2024
Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African nations
Location of Study: Sub-Saharan Africa
Programme Goals
By fostering academic excellence and leadership, this program strives for long-term impact by:
- Training skilled professionals to tackle development challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Strengthening education and research capacities in the region.
- Enhancing regional networking and capacity building in partner institutions and universities.
Specific Objectives
- Graduates ready for leadership roles: Alumni are equipped to take on leadership positions and drive progress in their respective regions.
- Inclusive participation: The program prioritizes the involvement of women and underrepresented groups.
- Institutional capacity building: The initiative enhances partner institutions’ organizational, financial, and personal capacities.
Scholarship Details
- Type of Scholarship: Masters and PhD
- Eligibility:
- Open to graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Applicants for Master’s programs must hold a first academic degree, while those seeking PhD scholarships must have a Master’s degree.
- Scholarships are available for studies in the applicant’s home country (in Country) or another Sub-Saharan African country (in Region).
- Female candidates and applicants from underprivileged regions or groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits of the Scholarship
The scholarship provides:
- Monthly living allowance
- Research and study allowance
- Printing costs for thesis submission
- Tuition fee coverage
Additional for In-Region scholarships
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance coverage
Duration of the Scholarship
- Masters: Up to two years
- PhD: Up to three years
How to Apply
Interested applicants should refer to specific calls for applications based on their chosen degree program. Applications should be submitted via the relevant institutions listed below, along with the required documentation.
West and Central Africa
- Benin: University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC)
- Master’s in Statistics (Biostatistics major)
- PhD in Agronomic Sciences (Biometry major)
- Cameroon: University of Dschang
- PhD in Parasitology or Pharmacology
- Ghana: University of Ghana
- PhD in Development Studies (ISSER)
- Master’s in Seed Science and Technology (WACCI)
- Master’s in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases (WACCBIP)
- Nigeria:
- Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA): Master’s & PhD in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Benue State University Makurdi (BSUM): Master’s & PhD in Food Chemistry
Eastern Africa
- Kenya:
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT): Master’s in Energy Technology, Master’s/PhD in Soil and Water Engineering
- Moi University: PhD in Biostatistics
- Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT): Master’s in Food Science and Technology
- Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR): Master’s in Research and Public Policy
- Tanzania:
- Ardhi University: Master’s in Geomatics
- Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST): Master’s in Embedded and Mobile Systems
- Uganda:
- Busitema University: Master’s in Public Health
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST): Master’s in Biology (Natural Resources Ecology, Microbiology, Parasitology)
Southern Africa
- Botswana:
- Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST): Master’s in Physics (research-based)
- Malawi:
- Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS): Master’s in Environmental Health
- Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR): Master’s in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science
- Namibia:
- Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST): PhD in Computer Science
- South Africa:
(Note: In-country scholarships for South Africa will be available under a separate call for applications)- Stellenbosch University (SUN): Master’s in Molecular Biology and Human Genetics (MBHG)
- University of Cape Town (UCT): Master’s in Urban Studies – Southern Urbanism
- University of the Western Cape (UWC): Master’s/PhD in Development Studies at ISD
Additional Information
For further details and application requirements, carefully review the specific calls for applications related to your chosen degree program. Visit the official DAAD website and consult the program documentation to ensure a successful application.
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