DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates: Scholarship for African Students

Funding for doctoral candidates to carry out research at a German university or research institute. Duration 7-12 months.

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Quick Facts — DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates

Host CountryGermany
Academic LevelPhD
Funding TypeOther

Who Is Eligible for DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates?

This scholarship is open to students from: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Applicants must be studying at the PhD level.

Eligible Fields of Study

DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates accepts applicants in the following fields: Business Administration, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Environmental Science, International Relations, Law, Medicine, Public Health.

How to Apply for DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates

  1. Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
  2. Prepare your documents including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statement.
  3. Submit your application via the official website before the deadline.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates?

DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates is open to students from Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe studying at the PhD level.

What does DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates cover?

This other scholarship covers tuition and may include additional benefits such as living expenses and travel costs.

How do I apply for DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates from Africa?

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