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Below is a list of Ph.D Scholarships opportunities for African Students 2026-2027 to study abroad and in Africa
The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research (Dr. Karin Ziegler) in Bad Nauheim (near Frankfurt, Germany) invites applications for a PhD Student (m/f/d) to study the molecular mechanisms of sympathetic dysfunction in disease. The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Resear
Published: 28 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
The International Max Planck Research School for Biology And Computation (IMPRS-BAC) at the MPI for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin invites applications for two DAAD-GSSP scholarships for international doctoral candidates funded by the German Academic Ex
Published: 28 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: 07 Jan 2026
To enhance international exchange & cooperation and attract excellent international students to study in Zhengzhou University, the President Scholarship (hereinafter referred to as the scholarship ) has been set up to sponsor excellent international postgraduate&nb
Published: 27 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: China Value: Full tuition + Monthly Stipend Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
The RMIT - Boeing Alliance Scholarship program supports PhD students to conduct cutting edge research in areas including advanced manufacturing, design, simulation and aerospace structures. The available project topics have been outlined on the PhD project list. Topic areas include: Advanced C
Published: 27 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Value: RMIT full scholarship Deadline: Not Specified
The Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships recognize exceptional international postgraduate researchers who enhance the university’s dynamic global research community. For 2026/27 Chancellor's Scholarships will be awarded to the most outstanding International PhD a
Published: 27 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Value: Full tuition fees + living stipend Deadline: 08 Dec 2025
The University of Bristol (UoB), United Kingdom, and Macquarie University, Australia, are pleased to offer a global PhD opportunity applying mathematical theories to biological questions.
Published: 27 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Australia, United Kingdom Value: $39,700 p.a. + UoB stipend + Tuition fee Deadline: 10 Dec 2025
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The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) invites applications from qualified Nigerians for the 2026 Edition of the Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Ph.D. Research Grant, sponsored by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL). The grant supports research in natural sciences, social sciences, environmental law, and rela
Published: 22 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 09 Dec 2025
According to an agreement between the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 40 students/scholars from developing countries will be spo
Published: 20 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: China Deadline: 31 Jan 2026
In collaboration with UNESCO and a number of centers of excellence in the South, TWAS has instituted a Joint Associateship Scheme to enable competent researchers from the South to visit these centers regularly. An associate is appointed for three years during which he/she can visit a Center twice fo
Published: 13 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Deadline: 09 Dec 2025
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the American University of Beirut has opened a special application window for PhD scholarship opportunities for African nationals for the spring 2026 admission. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program prepares talented and diverse young people with
Published: 03 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Lebanon Deadline: 06 Nov 2025
The Robert and Christine Danizger Scholarship is awarded to very good doctoral candidates from Africa (primarily from Ghana or another country in West and Central Africa) who are planning a doctorate at Heidelberg University in the fields of Geography (with a focus on Geoinformatics) or Political Sc
Published: 25 Sep 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Value: €1,500 Deadline: 15 Mar 2026
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African Scholars Program. The UJALA African Scholars Program supports African scholars to lead rigorous, policy-relevant impact evaluations in agriculture across the globe.
Published: 15 Sep 2025 Type: PhD Deadline: 01 Oct 2025
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable states, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) pr
Published: 15 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 14 Oct 2025
Queen Mary University of London is delighted to announce its new partnership Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs offering PhD scholarships across all 3 Faculties.
Published: 25 Aug 2025 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: Not Specified
As part of its innovations, CARTA offers a collaborative doctoral training program in public and population health. This program was developed in response to the great challenges faced by Africa’s institutions of higher education in training and retaining the next generation of academics in th
Published: 07 Aug 2025 Type: PhD Deadline: 20 Aug 2025
Quantum science and technologies are rapidly shaping the future of science, security, economy and society. Yet women, especially those from the Global South, remain underrepresented in this critical field. To address this gap, UNESCO, in collaboration with leading quantum educators, is
Published: 04 Aug 2025 Type: PhD Deadline: 31 Aug 2025
The Fulbright South African Research Scholar Program (SARSP) is an opportunity for South African university faculty or research institute professionals to conduct research in their field of expertise at a U.S. academic or research Institution for a period of 3 to 9 months. A research grant
Published: 04 Jul 2025 Type: PhD Study in: United States Deadline: 05 Oct 2025
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Applications are now open for the 2025 CORAF Doctoral Thesis (PhD) Scholarships. The Food System Resilience Program (FSRP) is a flagship regional investment program aimed at strengthening the resilience of the food system in West Africa, through a strategic regional approach.
Published: 19 Jun 2025 Type: PhD Deadline: 15 Jul 2025
The scholarships are aimed at doctoral students from Africa, Asia and Latin America (see DAC list) who are obtaining a doctorate at the University of Bonn and who are about to complete their doctoral dissertation project. As part of the Excellence Strategy, the University of Bonn wants to provide fu
Published: 19 Jun 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Value: €800 Deadline: 02 Dec 2025
The Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship is a programme of full-cost scholarships for PhD students in any subject, open to candidates from any country in Africa. It is tenable at any college. It aims to provide support to talented students who require financial assistance to take up their pl
Published: 19 Jun 2025 Type: PhD Deadline: Not Specified