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Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) and the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg (IFSH)

HIAS and IFSH Joint Fellowship 2027 in Hamburg for researchers in peace and security

A funded research stay of three to nine months in Hamburg for scholars who hold a doctorate and work on peace, security, political violence, European security, emerging technologies or climate security. IFSH funds the fellowship, provides a fully equipped workspace in central Hamburg and pairs every fellow with an academic tandem partner. Applications close on 16 November 2026 and the earliest possible start is October 2027.

Eligibility: A doctorate is the minimum requirement for applicants working in academia, in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences or life sciences

Deadline
November 16, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
The fellowship is funded by IFSH, either as a stipend paid to the fellow or as reimbursement of the home institution's cost of a teaching replacement. The call publishes no amount. Fellows also receive a fully equipped workspace in central Hamburg and may be housed in the centrally located guesthouse of the University of Hamburg, which offers fully furnished apartments with cooking facilities. Any financial contribution from your home institution, such as a sabbatical or paid research leave, is highly encouraged and should be mentioned in the application.
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NOHA Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action
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NOHA Network on Humanitarian Action

NOHA Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's in International Humanitarian Action 2027 to 2029: Fully Structured Scholarship Route for Aspiring Humanitarian Practitioners

A two year, 120 ECTS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's in International Humanitarian Action, taught across a network of European and global partner universities. Scholarship applications for the 2027 to 2029 cohort close on 15 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT.

Eligibility: A completed application submitted through the online application system, including all compulsory attachments

Deadline
December 15, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available for students from both Programme Countries and Partner Countries. The portal does not publish a single fixed monthly figure on the programme pages, so the award value is confirmed in the call attached to the application system.
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ILSPSD Consortium, coordinated by Leuphana University of Luneburg

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development 2027 to 2029: EUR 1,400 Monthly Scholarship Across Six European Universities

A two year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master that mixes international law with security, peace and sustainability studies, with study in at least three countries. Scholarship applications for the 2027 to 2029 intake close on 4 January 2027 at 23:59 CET.

Eligibility: An undergraduate degree of a minimum 180 ECTS within the European Higher Education Area, or its equivalent, from a fully accredited institution, provided the degree grants access to master's level studies in the country where it was issued

Deadline
January 4, 2027
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
EUR 1,400.00 per month for the full 24 month programme, covering travel, visa, installation and subsistence costs, with tuition fees waived for scholarship holders. Self funded applicants pay a EUR 500.00 deposit by 31 May 2027.
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International Peace Research Association Foundation

Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship 2027 to 2028: Two Awards of $10,000 for Women from the Global South in Peace and Development Studies

The IPRA Foundation gives two Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowships in every other year to women from countries in the Global South who are doing an in person graduate degree in peace and development studies. Each award pays school expenses of $5,000 a year for two years. Applications for the 2027 to 2028 cycle close on January 15, 2027.

Eligibility: Women from countries in the Global South

Deadline
January 15, 2027
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Two fellowships are awarded, each paying school expenses of $5,000 per year for two years, a total of $10,000 per fellow. Awards are considered based on need.
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