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Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, Republic of Mauritius

Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme 2027

Fully funded scholarships from the Government of Mauritius for resident citizens of African Union and African Commonwealth countries, for full-time on-campus study at a public higher education institution in Mauritius.

Eligibility: Resident citizen of an active member state of the African Union or an African Commonwealth country

Deadline

March 31, 2027

Location

Mauritius

Funding or benefit

Tuition fees at a public higher education institution in Mauritius, a contribution to living expenses during the studies and return airfare by the most economical route. No monthly stipend figure is published.

StEPPFoS with the Pan-African Network for Economic Analysis of Policies (PANAP)

PANAP One-Year Mentorship Programme in CGE Modelling for Agri-Food Policies in Africa

StEPPFoS and the Pan-African Network for Economic Analysis of Policies will support up to five African researchers through a one-year mentorship in single-country CGE modelling, ending in a peer-reviewed publication attempt rather than a grant.

Eligibility: Researchers working on African agri-food systems who can conduct an analysis independently

Deadline

November 10, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

No cash award is printed. The call offers a one-year mentorship for up to five researchers, a regular virtual seminar series with mentors and other mentees, and use of the open-access DEMETRA single-country CGE model implemented in GAMS.

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

Middle East Initiative, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School

Emirates Leadership Initiative Research Fellowship 2027 to 2028

The Middle East Initiative at the Harvard Kennedy School is taking applications for its ten month Emirates Leadership Initiative Research Fellowships. All nationalities may apply, stipends run from USD 55,000 to USD 75,000, and applications close 1 December 2026.

Eligibility: Junior and mid-career policy-oriented scholars and faculty

Deadline

December 2, 2026

Location

Global, Egypt, Morocco

Funding or benefit

Ten month stipends of USD 55,000 for predoctoral fellows and mid-career practitioners without a PhD, USD 65,000 for postdoctoral fellows within five years of the doctorate, and USD 75,000 for fellows more than five years past the doctorate

RIDE, Research on Infrastructure in Developing Economies

RIDE Research Grants on Women's Economic Empowerment in Transport 2026

RIDE is funding at least two research projects of GBP 150,000 to GBP 200,000 on how transport systems fail women economically. Research must focus on a RIDE partner country, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Ghana and South Africa among them.

Eligibility: Research teams or consortia based at universities and research institutes, anywhere in the world

Deadline

November 20, 2026

Location

Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya

Funding or benefit

At least two projects funded at GBP 150,000 to GBP 200,000 each

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European School of Materials (EUSMAT)

AMASE Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Advanced Materials, intake 2027/28

AMASE, the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering at the European School of Materials, opens its 2027/28 intake with Erasmus Mundus support paid at 1,400 € per month for 24 months.

Eligibility: Bachelor level graduates in a materials science or engineering related field applying to the AMASE joint master

Deadline

January 15, 2027

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

The fees page states "Students receive a monthly installment of 1,400 € for 24 months", with the subsistence line shown at 33,600 €, and participation costs printed as "EU students 1.500 € (per semester)" and "Non-EU students 4.500 € (per semester)".

Union for International Cancer Control

UICC Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Cancer Study Grants

UICC Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Cancer Study Grants fund a three month cancer research stay worth up to US$ 10,000 for PhD holders with a publication record, with the call closing 20 November 2026.

Eligibility: Hold a PhD certificate or equivalent degree at least two years prior to the publication date of the call

Deadline

November 20, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

The page states "Maximum value: US$ 10,000" for a three month research stay, with an extension of up to two months at no cost to UICC when the fellow secures other funding.

Imperial College London

Jack Hirst Scholarship 2027/28, Imperial College London

One Jack Hirst Scholarship for a Chemistry MRes at Imperial College London, worth full tuition fees at the Overseas rate plus a stipend equivalent to the annual UKRI rate, for candidates studying or researching Chemistry at a Nigerian academic institution, closing 23:59 UK local time on 21 May 2027.

Eligibility: Currently studying or conducting research in Chemistry at a Nigerian academic institution

Deadline

May 21, 2027

Location

Nigeria

Funding or benefit

One award: full tuition fees at the Overseas rate and a stipend equivalent to the annual UKRI rate.

Gates Cambridge Trust

Gates Cambridge Scholarship Class of 2027

The Gates Cambridge Trust Class of 2027 round, a full cost postgraduate award for study at the University of Cambridge open to applicants of all nationalities, with the live round two deadline set by course on 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027.

Eligibility: Applicants of all nationalities for the PhD routes and the defined set of master's courses, which covers Nigerian and African applicants

Deadline

December 8, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

A full cost postgraduate award covering University tuition, a maintenance allowance and travel and visa costs. No single cash figure is published because components depend on course and visa route.

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Branco Weiss Fellowship, ETH Zurich and University of Zurich

Branco Weiss Fellowship 2027 intake

Interdisciplinary postdoctoral fellowship of max. CHF 600,000 for up to five years for researchers who obtained their PhD no more than five years earlier, final deadline 15 January 2027 at 5 p.m. CET.

Eligibility: You officially hold a PhD on January 15, 2027, meaning you have at least successfully passed your PhD defense before that date

Deadline

January 15, 2027

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

A Branco Weiss Fellowship amounts to max. CHF 600,000 for up to five years, covering all legitimate research costs including salary, equipment, travel and personnel.

UNESCO Science for Crisis Response and Solutions Programme

UNESCO Research Continuity Grants for African Scientists Whose Work Was Interrupted by Crisis

UNESCO is offering six institutional research continuity grants of up to USD 2,000 each to African nationals working at recognised universities and research institutes whose natural science research was interrupted by armed conflict or a natural or biological hazard. Applications close on 15 November 2026 at 23:59 Paris time.

Eligibility: African nationals based at a recognised university or research institute in an African country

Deadline

November 15, 2026

Location

Algeria, Angola, Benin

Funding or benefit

Six institutional grants of up to USD 2,000 each under this first pilot call, for activities that can be completed within six months.

Africa-UniNet, OeAD with the Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Research

Africa-UniNet Research Cooperation Projects, 7th Call 2026

Collaborative research grants of up to EUR 40,000 per project over 24 months, linking Austrian and African member institutions. The 7th Call 2026 closes on 30 November 2026 at 13:00 CET.

Eligibility: Researchers holding a PhD who are affiliated with an Austrian member institution may apply, submit and coordinate a project

Deadline

November 30, 2026

Location

Austria

Funding or benefit

Maximum funding of EUR 40,000 per project for a project duration of 24 months, with the earliest possible project start in July 2027. Travel support is a maximum of EUR 2,000 per person per return trip, and the stay allowance is no more than EUR 180 per day spent actively working on the project, capped at EUR 2,160 per month for a maximum of three months per person per stay.