University of Pretoria Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Scholarship for African Students

The University of Pretoria offers competitive postdoctoral research fellowships to recently graduated PhDs to conduct research at UP. Fellowships provide a tax-exempt stipend for 1–2 years. African researchers are particularly encouraged to apply across all faculties.

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Quick Facts — University of Pretoria Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Host CountrySouth Africa
Academic LevelPostdoctoral
Application DeadlineDecember 31, 2026

Who Is Eligible for University of Pretoria Postdoctoral Research Fellowship?

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 Postdoctoral level.

How to Apply for University of Pretoria Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

  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 University of Pretoria Postdoctoral Research Fellowship?

University of Pretoria Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 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 Postdoctoral level.

What does University of Pretoria Postdoctoral Research Fellowship cover?

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

When is the deadline for University of Pretoria Postdoctoral Research Fellowship?

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

How do I apply for University of Pretoria Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from Africa?

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