📅 Application Deadline: November 27, 2025
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is now accepting applications for the 2026 In-Country/In-Region Masters and PhD Scholarship Programme. The initiative aims to strengthen internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa and foster development-driven academic excellence.
Through this programme, DAAD provides fully funded scholarships to outstanding students and young researchers pursuing development-related Masters or PhD studies who intend to pursue academic or research careers at African higher education institutions.
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Programme Objectives
The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme seeks to:
Build capacity for sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Support postgraduate training for future university staff and researchers.
Strengthen regional cooperation and academic mobility.
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Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Be graduates or postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa.
Hold a first degree (for Masters applicants) or a Masters degree (for PhD applicants).
Plan to study in their home country or another Sub-Saharan African country.
Female candidates and applicants from less-privileged regions are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Supported Programmes
Scholarships are offered for Masters and PhD studies in selected development-related disciplines, including:
Agriculture and Food Science
Engineering and Energy Studies
Public Health
Education and Research Methodologies
Environmental Sciences
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
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Participating Host Institutions (Selected)
West and Central Africa
Cameroon: University of Dschang – PhD in Parasitology and Pharmacology
Ghana:
WACCI, University of Ghana – Master in Seed Science and Technology
WACCBIP, University of Ghana – Master in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases
Nigeria: Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi – Master & PhD in Food Chemistry
Eastern Africa
Kenya:
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology – Masters/PhD in Energy and Water Engineering
Moi University – PhD in Biostatistics; Master in Education (CERM-ESA)
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology – Master in Food Science and Technology
PASGR (Egerton, Ibadan, Lagos, Maseno, Mzumbe Universities) – Master in Research and Public Policy
Uganda: Busitema University – Master in Public Health; Mbarara University – Master in Biology (Ecology/Microbiology)
Tanzania: NM-AIST – Master in Embedded and Mobile Systems; Ardhi University – Master in Geomatics
Southern Africa
Botswana: BIUST – Master in Physics (by Research)
Malawi: MUBAS – Master in Environmental Health
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Scholarship Benefits
DAAD scholarships cover:
Monthly stipend
Tuition fees
Study and research allowances
Thesis publication support
Travel allowance (for In-Region awardees)
Health insurance (for In-Region awardees)
Duration of Funding
Masters: Up to 2 years
PhD: Up to 3 years
How to Apply
Interested candidates should review specific eligibility and programme details for their chosen host institution before applying.
🔗 Apply and Learn More:
👉 Visit the Official DAAD Programme Webpage
About DAAD:
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) promotes international academic exchange and educational cooperation. Its In-Country/In-Region Programme has supported over 10,000 African scholars since inception.
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