UKRI Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) African PhD Studentships: Scholarship for African Students

UKRI's Global Challenges Research Fund supports PhD studentships for researchers from developing countries including African nations to tackle global development challenges. Students are based at UK universities with field research in their home countries.

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Quick Facts — UKRI Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) African PhD Studentships

Host CountryUnited Kingdom
Application DeadlineDecember 31, 2026

Who Is Eligible for UKRI Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) African PhD Studentships?

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.

How to Apply for UKRI Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) African PhD Studentships

  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 before December 31, 2026 via the official website.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for UKRI Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) African PhD Studentships?

UKRI Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) African PhD Studentships 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 eligible level.

What does UKRI Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) African PhD Studentships cover?

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

When is the deadline for UKRI Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) African PhD Studentships?

The application deadline is December 31, 2026. Apply early as some components may take time to prepare.

How do I apply for UKRI Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) African PhD Studentships from Africa?

Create a free profile on Scholar Africa, find UKRI Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) African PhD Studentships in your matches, and apply directly through the official provider website.

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