- Provider: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Host country: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Study level: Master’s
- Funding: Fully funded: Monthly scholarship, study and research allowance, thesis publishing costs, tuition fees, travel allowance (In-Region only), and health insurance (In-Region only).
- Who can apply: Graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree. Applicants must plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. Female applicants, refugees with recognised refugee status, and candidates from marginalized regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.
- Fields of study: Development-related Master studies, including Water and Environmental Engineering, Seed Science and Technology, Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases, Agricultural Economics, Environmental Health, Plant Breeding, Education in Research, Electrical Power Systems, Geomatics, Climate Change and Disaster Management, Aquaculture and Fisheries Science, and Irrigation Engineering.
- Deadline: 12 November 2026
About the scholarship
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is offering the In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme for 2027. This initiative aims to strengthen higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa by supporting development-related Master’s studies. The program is designed for individuals who intend to work in teaching and research at higher education institutions in the region.
What it covers
- Monthly scholarship
- Study and research allowance
- Thesis publishing costs
- Tuition fees
- Travel allowance (for In-Region scholarship holders)
- Health insurance (for In-Region scholarship holders)
Who can apply
Applicants must be graduates or postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa holding a first academic degree. You must plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. Female applicants, refugees with recognised refugee status, and candidates from marginalized regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Applications are due by November 12, 2026. To apply, please visit the official DAAD scholarship database page for the specific programme you are interested in.
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