The In-Country/In-Region Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa is dedicated to strengthening higher education systems in the region, promoting internationalization, and nurturing the capacity for sustainable development. Scholarships are offered for Master’s or doctoral studies in development-related fields. These scholarships are intended for individuals aspiring to build careers in teaching and research at higher education institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa.
As part of the “In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme,” DAAD provides funding for PhD and Master’s studies. This initiative is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and primarily targets university staff while also addressing the demand for academically trained professionals in the public sector.
Requirements
The scholarship program is designed for graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. Eligibility criteria include having a first academic degree when applying for a Master’s program or a Master’s degree when applying for a doctoral program. These scholarships can be pursued either within one’s home country (referred to as in-country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country (referred to as In-Region scholarships). Special encouragement is extended to female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups. Scholarships generally cover the standard duration of a course, up to two years for Master’s programs and up to three years for PhD programs.
Benefits
- Monthly allowance
- Study and research allowance
- Printing allowance
- Tuition fees
- Applicable for in-region scholarship holders: Travel allowance, Health insurance
| Country | Institution | Degree | Programme | Start of Study (2024) |
| Benin | University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) | Master’s | Master’s in Statistics, Major in Biostatistics | September 2024 |
| PhD | Agronomic Sciences, Major in Biometry | September | ||
| Cameroon | University of Dschang | PhD | Parasitology | November 2024 |
| PhD | Pharmacology | November | ||
| Ghana | University of Ghana – The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) | Master’s | Seed Science and Technology | October 2024 |
| University of Ghana – The West Africa Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCIBIP) | Master’s | Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases | October | |
| University of Ghana – Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) | PhD | Development Studies | October | |
| Nigeria | Federal University of Technology | Master’s | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | October |
| PhD | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | October | ||
| Benue State University | Master’s | Food Chemistry | October | |
| PhD | Food Chemistry | October |
Application Deadline:
November 23rd, 2023
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