Advance Your Academic Journey with DAAD’s In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme 2025
Application Deadline: April 9, 2025.
The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme is dedicated to strengthening higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, empowering them to drive sustainable development. This initiative offers scholarships for development-related Master’s and PhD studies, targeting individuals aspiring to careers in teaching and research within higher education institutions across the region.
Who Should Apply?
- Graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa:
- Master’s Applicants: Must hold a first academic degree.
- PhD Applicants: Must possess a Master’s degree.
- Applicants aiming to pursue studies:
- In their home country (In-Country scholarships).
- In another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region scholarships).
- Special Encouragement: Female candidates and individuals from less privileged regions or groups are highly encouraged to apply.
Note:
For South African students seeking In-Country scholarships, applications are managed separately through a collaboration between DAAD and the NRF.
Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly Stipend: To cover living expenses.
- Study and Research Allowance: Financial support for academic materials.
- Thesis Publication Costs: Assistance with publishing expenses.
- Tuition Fees: Coverage of educational costs.Additional Benefits for In-Region Scholarship Holders:
- Travel Allowance: Support for transportation expenses.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage.
- Specific benefit amounts and details are outlined in the respective calls for applications.
Duration of Funding
- Master’s Programmes: Up to two years.
- PhD Programmes: Up to three years.
Selection Process
The selection procedure varies across degree programmes. Detailed information is available in the respective calls for applications.
Application Deadline: April 9, 2025.
Participating Institutions and Available Programmes
- Southern Africa
- Malawi:
- Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR):
- Master’s: Aquaculture and Fisheries Science
- Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR):
- Namibia
- Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST):
- PhD: Computer Science
- Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST):
- South Africa (In-Region scholarships only)
- Stellenbosch University (SUN):
- Master’s: Molecular Biology and Human Genetics (MBHG)
- University of Cape Town (UCT):
- Master’s: Urban Studies – Southern Urbanism
- University of the Western Cape (UWC):
- Master’s & PhD: Development Studies at ISD
- Stellenbosch University (SUN):
- West and Central Africa
- Benin
- University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC):
- Master’s: Statistics, Major in Biostatistics
- PhD: Agronomic Sciences, Major in Biometry
- University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC):
- Cameroon
- University of Dschang:
- PhD: Parasitology
- PhD: Pharmacology
- University of Dschang:
- Ghana
- Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana:
- PhD: Development Studies
- West African Center for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana:
- Master’s: Seed Science and Technology
- West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana:
- Master’s: Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases
- Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana:
- Nigeria
- Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA):
- Master’s & PhD: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Benue State University Makurdi (BSUM):
- Master’s & PhD: Food Chemistry
- Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA):
- Eastern Africa
- Kenya
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT):
- Master’s: Energy Technology; Soil and Water Engineering
- PhD: Soil and Water Engineering
- Moi University:
- PhD: Biostatistics
- East and South African-German Centre of Excellence for Educational Research Methodologies and Management (CERM-ESA) – Moi University:
- Master’s: Education in Research
- Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT):
- Master’s: Food Science and Technology
- Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR):
- Master’s: Research and Public Policy (MRPP) at participating universities including Egerton University, University of Lagos, Maseno University, Mzumbe University, and University of Ibadan
- Pwani University:
- Master’s: Bioinformatics Tanzania
- Ardhi University:
- Master’s: Geomatics
- Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST)
- Master’s: Embedded and Mobile Systems
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT):
- Uganda
- Busitema University:
- Master’s: Public Health
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST):
- Master’s: Biology (Natural Resources Ecology, Management and Conservation); Biology (Microbiology and Parasitology) (MAP)
- Busitema University:
- Southern Africa
- Botswana
- Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)
- Master’s: Physics (by research)
- Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)
- Malawi
- Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS):
- Master’s: Environmental Health
- Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS):
For a comprehensive list of programmes and institutions, refer to the official DAAD scholarship database, here.
Embark on a transformative academic journey and contribute to sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Apply now to be part of this prestigious programme.
