The AEIP Scholars Programme is a collaborative research impact initiative that brings African and European scholars together to advance joint research and strengthen Africa-Europe cooperation. The programme supports peer learning, research and innovation, and science communication, while encouraging scholars to address shared global challenges through knowledge exchange and practical solutions.
At the initial stage, ten scholars will be selected and matched into five Africa-Europe scholar pairs. Each pair will collaborate on a joint research activity and develop a collaborative research output. Following evaluation, the top three scholar pairs will be selected as finalists and invited to present their work at the AEIP Stakeholders Event in June 2027.
The programme is expected to produce:
- Co-created solution-based research outputs
- Strengthened Africa-Europe academic partnerships
- Practical innovations addressing shared challenges
- Enhanced capacity for inclusive and sustainable development
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Africa-Europe Innovation Platform (AEIP) Scholars Programme Postgraduate Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Africa-Europe Innovation Platform (AEIP) Scholars Programme Postgraduate Scholarship
- The programme aims to foster collaborative research and innovation between African and European scholars by aligning academic work with the AU-EU Innovation Agenda, particularly the Capacities for Science action, and by strengthening intercontinental partnerships through solution-driven research.
Requirements for Africa-Europe Innovation Platform (AEIP) Scholars Programme Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
The programme is open to scholars who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Aged between 25 and 35.
- Based in Africa or Europe.
- Enrolled in PhDs, Post-Docs, or further studies at the time of application.
- Have ongoing or completed research projects, theses or dissertations aligned with the AU-EU Innovation Agenda Capacities for Science action.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Africa-Europe Innovation Platform (AEIP) Scholars Programme Postgraduate Scholarship
Interested scholars are invited to share abstracts of their research. Applications will be screened and assessed based on:
- Relevance
- Academic quality
- Innovation potential
- Alignment with Africa-Europe cooperation priorities
Programme timeline
July-August 2026
- Applications open
- Programme launch and opening of applications.
September 2026
- Selection and pairing
- Ten scholars are selected and matched into five Africa-Europe scholar pairs.
September 2026 – March 2027
- Collaboration and research
- Scholar pairs collaborate and submit joint research outputs.
First half of April 2027
- Evaluation
- Outputs are evaluated and the top three pairs are selected as finalists.
June 2027
- AEIP Stakeholder Meeting
- Finalist pairs present their collaborative outputs at the AEIP Stakeholder Meeting
Check also:
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC 2027
Chevening Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to European Union (EU) on www.research.net to apply
For more Information, visit Africa-Europe Innovation Platform webpage
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