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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD In-Country and In-Region Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africa: Funded Master’s Degrees in Development Related Fields

The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme funds development related Master’s degrees for graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa, either in their own country or in another country in the region. The award runs for the regular duration of the course, generally up to two years, and covers a monthly scholarship, tuition fees, a study and research allowance, thesis publishing costs and health insurance, with a travel allowance for In-Region holders. Applications for the round now open close on 12 November 2026.

Eligibility: Applicant is a graduate or postgraduate from Sub-Saharan Africa

Deadline: November 12, 2026
Location: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana
Funding or benefit: No single figure is published on the programme page. The award lists a monthly scholarship, study and research allowance, thesis publishing costs, tuition fees and health insurance, plus a travel allowance for In-Region holders. The amounts appear in the call for applications of the degree programme you apply to. Applying through the host institution costs nothing.

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OpportunityCloses 15 Nov

UNESCO

UNESCO International Decade of Sciences: Fourth Call for Initiatives

UNESCO has opened the fourth global call for initiatives under the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development, which runs from 2024 to 2033. It invites the global scientific community and partners across every sector to submit proposals that turn research into action, and submissions are open until 15 November 2026. African institutions, researchers and cross-sector partners are expressly welcome.

Eligibility: Open worldwide with no country restriction, and African institutions, researchers and partners are expressly welcome under the Decade's Priority Africa focus.

Deadline: November 15, 2026
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: Funding varies

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Italy-AOSIS Fellowship Programme 2027 in New York for early-career professionals from AOSIS countries

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Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)

Italy-AOSIS Fellowship Programme 2027 in New York

A one year fellowship for early-career professionals from AOSIS member countries, working at their Permanent Mission in New York on climate, ocean, environment and sustainable development. Fellows receive a $5,000 USD monthly stipend and a $5,000 settling-in allowance. Applications close Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

Eligibility: A national of an AOSIS member country

Deadline: November 21, 2026
Location: Global, United States
Funding or benefit: A monthly stipend of $5,000 USD for the one year programme, with housing costs to be covered from the stipend, plus a fixed settling-in allowance of $5,000, roundtrip economy airfare to New York City, a laptop, comprehensive health insurance and a travel budget for major international meetings.

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Conference room at the United Nations in Geneva, used for the ILSPSD Erasmus Mundus joint master's programme

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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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Sustainable Development opportunities

DAAD In-Country and In-Region Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africa: Funded Master’s Degrees in Development Related Fields

UNESCO International Decade of Sciences: Fourth Call for Initiatives

Italy-AOSIS Fellowship Programme 2027 in New York

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

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