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DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships for Development-Related Master’s Programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Degree Level

Master's

Field of study

Education

Funding

Funding is provided for the regular duration of the Master's course, generally up to two years. The scholarship generally includes a monthly scholarship, study and research allowance, thesis publishing costs and tuition fees. In-Region scholarship holders additionally receive a travel allowance and health insurance. Amounts and further financial details depend on the relevant degree programme call.

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Nov 12, 2026

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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

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Keywords

Education
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Electrical Engineering
Biology
Geography
Aquaculture
Civil Engineering
Salud Pública
Sub-saharan Africa
Technical Engineering
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About this position

The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa supports development-related Master’s studies for graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme is designed for students who intend to contribute to higher education through future teaching and research careers in the region.

Current supported study areas span environmental science, agriculture, engineering, public health, biology, education and geography. Available programmes include Water and Environmental Engineering at Institut International d'Ingenierie de l'Eau et de l'Environnement; Seed Science and Technology, Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases and Agricultural Economics at institutions in Ghana; Environmental Health at Jimma University and Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences; Plant Breeding at Chuka University; Research in Education at Moi University; Electrical Power Systems at the University of Rwanda; Geomatics at Ardhi University; Climate Change and Disaster Management at Busitema University; and Aquaculture and Fisheries Science and Irrigation Engineering at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

The programme offers both In-Country scholarships, for study in an applicant’s home country or country of residence, and In-Region scholarships, for study in another Sub-Saharan African country. The participating host institutions provide diverse research environments addressing water and environmental systems, crop improvement, infectious diseases, agricultural development, climate resilience, energy, geomatics, fisheries and higher-education research.

Additional programmes in Physics, Urban Studies and Mathematics are identified for a later publication period and are not part of the currently open list.

Funding details

Funding is provided for the regular duration of the Master's course, generally up to two years. The scholarship generally includes a monthly scholarship, study and research allowance, thesis publishing costs and tuition fees. In-Region scholarship holders additionally receive a travel allowance and health insurance. Amounts and further financial details depend on the relevant degree programme call.

What's required

Applicants must be graduates or postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree when applying for a Master's programme. Applicants must seek a supported development-related Master's programme in their home country, a country where they hold a residence permit, or another Sub-Saharan African country. Candidates should intend to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. Female applicants, recognised refugees, and candidates from marginalized regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply. Programme-specific selection and application requirements vary by degree programme, region and host institution and are provided in the respective calls for applications.

How to apply

Review the supported degree programmes and open calls for applications linked in the DAAD scholarship database. Apply according to the specific instructions of the selected host institution and programme; procedures may differ by region and institution.

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