10/03/2026
In-Country/In-Region Scholarships
To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master or doctoral studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and / or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. The following are the open calls.
Please note: Usually, the application procedure follows a two-step process. First, applicants submit their scholarship application to the host institution. After a pre-selection has been conducted, shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit their application again via the DAAD portal for the final selection.
| Country | Institution | Name of Programme | Institution’s Application Deadline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | West African Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) | Seed Science and Technology (Master) | 20th April 2022 | Link to Programme Overview |
| Malawi | Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) | Aquaculture and Fisheries Science (Master/PhD) | contact institution | Link to Programme Overview |
| Namibia | University of Namibia | Biodiversity Management (Master) | contact institution | Link to Programme Overview |
| South Africa | Stellenbosch University, Mathematics Division | Mathematics (Master/PhD) | 3rd May 2022 | Link to Programme Overview |
| South Africa | Stellenbosch University, Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics (MBHG) | Molecular Biology and Human Genetics (MBHG) (Master/PhD) |
contact institution | Link to Programme Overview |
| South Africa | University of the Witwatersrand, African Centre for Migration and Society (ACMS) | Migration and Displacement Studies (Master/PhD) |
30th April 2022 | Link to Programme Overview |
For a complete list of all the programmes under the In-Country/In-Region Scholarship in Sub-Saharan Africa click here.
