Grants and opportunities for your next phase

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.

World Cancer Research Fund International

INSPIRE Research Challenge 2026/2027, a Worldwide Cancer Research Grant for Early Career Investigators

The INSPIRE Research Challenge funds bold, innovative cancer research led by early career investigators anywhere in the world, including across Africa. Applications for the 2026/2027 cycle run through Proposal Central and close on 13 November 2026 at 5pm UK time.

Eligibility: Early career researchers who are two to seven years into their research career post PhD or equivalent

Deadline

November 13, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

WCRF does not publish a grant amount for this cycle. The INSPIRE guidelines document on the official page sets the budget rules for successful applications.

The Branco Weiss Fellowship

The Branco Weiss Fellowship 2027, Society in Science (Up to CHF 600,000 for Five Years)

The Branco Weiss Fellowship funds five years of independent research for early-career scientists whose projects deliberately step outside the mainstream of their discipline. A fellowship carries up to CHF 600,000, usable across salary, equipment, travel, consumables and personnel, and applications for the 2027 intake close on 15 January 2027 at 5 p.m. CET.

Eligibility: You officially hold a PhD on 15 January 2027, which means at least having successfully passed your PhD defence before that date

Deadline

January 15, 2027

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

A Branco Weiss Fellowship amounts to a maximum of CHF 600,000 for up to five years, usable for all legitimate costs of research including salary, equipment, travel expenses, consumables and personnel.

EPFL

EPFL Summer Research Program 2027, School of Life Sciences

EPFL's School of Life Sciences is taking applications for its two month Summer Research Program 2027 in Switzerland, carrying a CHF 3,600 stipend plus housing and travel cover.

Eligibility: Currently enrolled in a university in biology, bio physics, chemistry, bio engineering, bio informatics, quantitative biology, genetics, medicine or another life sciences related programme

Deadline

November 15, 2026

Location

Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya

Funding or benefit

CHF 3,600 for the two month period covering housing and living costs, with about CHF 1,700 left to live on, plus travel reimbursement of up to CHF 1,000 for overseas flights and CHF 500 for shorter distances.

Cancer Grand Challenges (Torrey Coast Foundation and Cancer Research UK)

Cancer Grand Challenges Funding Call on Gastroesophageal Cancers

Cancer Grand Challenges has opened two targeted funding challenges on gastroesophageal cancers, with awards of up to $34 million to international research teams. Full applications close on 24 November 2026, and a Letter of Interest should be sent at least two weeks earlier.

Eligibility: Global, interdisciplinary research teams

Deadline

November 24, 2026

Location

Global

Funding or benefit

Awards of up to $34 million in funding over a flexible time period, with at least one team expected to be funded by the Torrey Coast Foundation and Cancer Research UK.

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Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Carnegie Mellon University Africa Free AI Certificate 2026

A cost free, six course online certificate in artificial intelligence from Carnegie Mellon University Africa, built for African learners who want practical skills in machine learning, Python and applied generative AI. Applications and recommendations run from 15 October to 15 November 2026.

Eligibility: Interest in building AI applications relevant to African contexts

Deadline

November 15, 2026

Location

Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana

Funding or benefit

Cost free certificate for qualified applicants.

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)

TWAS Research Professors in Least Developed Countries Programme 2026/2027

TWAS is inviting requests from research groups and scientific institutions in least developed countries, including many across Africa, to host a TWAS Research Professor for a two to four week visit during a one year appointment. Applications close 23 November 2026.

Eligibility: Requesting institution must be a research group or scientific institution located in a least developed country (LDC)

Deadline

November 23, 2026

Location

Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi

Funding or benefit

TWAS covers economy class round-trip travel, additional travel expenses and an honorarium for the visiting professor. The host institution covers local expenses.

International Mathematical Union

IMU-Simons Research Fellowship 2027 for Mathematicians in Developing Countries

The IMU-Simons Research Fellowship Program funds collaborative research visits of one to three months at mathematical institutions abroad for mathematicians based in developing countries. Awards range from US$5,000 to US$15,000 and cover travel, visas, insurance, accommodation, living costs and eligible family support. Applications for research visits starting between 1 June 2027 and 1 June 2028 close on 15 January 2027.

Eligibility: You hold a PhD in mathematics

Deadline

January 15, 2027

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Awards between US$5,000 and US$15,000 depending on the eligible costs of the proposed research visit. Paid in two installments, with the final installment released after a post-visit report.

International Monetary Fund

2027 IMF Fund Internship Program for Economics PhD Students in Washington, D.C.

The International Monetary Fund is accepting applications for the 2027 Fund Internship Program, a paid full time research internship for PhD students in economics and related fields at IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Over 10 to 12 weeks you work on an individual research assignment alongside IMF economists, applying your skills to real world policy questions that matter to the Fund's 191 member countries. The internship runs from 7 June 2027 to 27 August 2027, applications close on 5 December 2026, and there is no nationality restriction: candidates who need a G4 visa receive the supporting documentation from the IMF.

Eligibility: Within one to two years of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field

Deadline

December 5, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Paid full time internship at 40 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks. The IMF does not publish the rate and does not provide housing.

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Royal Holloway, University of London, Department of Economics

Royal Holloway PhD Studentship in Economics, University of London

A four year full time PhD studentship in the Department of Economics at Royal Holloway, open to UK, EU and international students, with funding of 22,780 GBP to be confirmed including a 2,000 GBP London allowance.

Eligibility: Funding is open to UK students, EU students and international students

Deadline

December 11, 2026

Location

United Kingdom

Funding or benefit

Funding amount of 22,780 GBP, to be confirmed, including a 2,000 GBP London allowance. Royal Holloway is a partner institution of the South East Doctoral Training Arc, known as SEDarc, a partnership of six UK universities funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, which provides student led scholarships each year on a competitive basis.

Mundus MAPP Consortium (Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Public Policy)

Mundus MAPP 2027-2029: Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Master of Public Policy in Europe

Mundus MAPP is a two year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programme in public policy, delivered by four European universities across Vienna, Barcelona, The Hague and York. A limited number of fully funded scholarships are open to outstanding applicants from inside and outside the EU, worth 1,400 EUR a month up to a maximum of 33,600 EUR over 24 months plus a full tuition waiver. Applications for the 2027-2029 cohort are open now, and the deadline that matters for anyone seeking financial aid is 1 December 2026 at 23:59 Central European Time.

Eligibility: Open to European and third country national students, so applicants from Nigeria and across Africa may apply

Deadline

December 1, 2026

Location

Worldwide

Funding or benefit

EMJM scholarship of 1,400 EUR per month, up to a maximum of 33,600 EUR over 24 months, plus a full tuition fee waiver. In addition, one Institutional Scholarship per study track covers 50 percent of tuition at the Year 1 and Year 2 institutions, with no stipend. Tuition for self-funded students is 13,000 EUR per academic year, 26,000 EUR for the whole programme.

State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI)

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027: Fully Funded Research and Arts Study in Switzerland

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships give early career researchers and artists from more than 180 countries, including countries across Africa, the chance to carry out funded research or study in Switzerland. The 2027 cycle covers research fellowships, PhD scholarships and first Master in Arts scholarships, each paying CHF 2,450 per month, with studies starting 1 September 2027. Applications run through the Swiss Grants Online portal, and each country has its own submission deadline between 13 October and 30 November 2026.

Eligibility: Nationals of more than 180 countries, including countries across Africa, with each country setting its own deadline

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Switzerland

Funding or benefit

CHF 2,450 per month for the duration of the scholarship, to cover basic living expenses for one person. The stipend is not a salary and is not treated as regular remuneration.