DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme 2025 – Scholarship Opportunity

Deadline: April 9, 2025

Applications are now open for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa 2025, an initiative aimed at strengthening higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa and fostering sustainable development. This program provides scholarships for Master’s and PhD studies with a focus on development-related fields, targeting individuals pursuing careers in teaching and research within the region.

Scholarship Benefits

Recipients of this scholarship receive financial support for the full duration of their studies:

• Master’s programmes – up to two years
• Doctoral programmes – up to three years

The scholarship typically covers:

• Monthly stipend
• Funding for research and study expenses
• Support for thesis publication costs
• Tuition fees

Additional benefits for In-Region scholarship holders include:

• Travel allowance
• Health insurance coverage

Eligibility Criteria

This opportunity is open to graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa who meet the following requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree for those applying for a Master’s programme
• A Master’s degree for those applying for a PhD programme
• Interest in studying either in their home country (In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region scholarships)

Female applicants and individuals from underrepresented regions or groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Process

Application procedures vary depending on the region and host institution. Specific guidelines for each institution are provided in the respective calls for applications.

Participating Institutions in Southern Africa

Malawi

• Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), Subject field:
  Master: Aquaculture and Fisheries Science

Namibia

• Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Subject field:
  PhD: Computer Science

South Africa

• Stellenbosch University (SUN), Subject fields:
  Master: Molecular Biology and Human Genetics (MBHG)
• University of Cape Town (UCT), Subject fields:
  Master: Urban Studies – Southern Urbanism
• University of the Western Cape (UWC), Subject fields:
  Master: Development Studies at ISD
  PhD: Development Studies at ISD

For more information, visit DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme.