Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 for African Researchers (Fully Funded)

The Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 offers early-career researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa the chance to undertake fully funded short-term research projects at prestigious European universities. This opportunity not only enhances academic work but also fosters global research collaborations and expands influential academic networks.

Participants will gain invaluable international exposure while working under the guidance of experienced supervisors at top-ranked institutions across Europe, making it a significant step in advancing their research careers.

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a citizen and resident of a Sub-Saharan African country.
• Be an academic staff member at a recognized university or higher education institution.
• Preferably hold a PhD, postdoctoral, or equivalent academic qualification.
• Secure a research supervisor at a host university and submit a formal acceptance letter.
• Apply via the official online scholarship portal in English.

The scholarship covers all expenses related to a short-term research stay (1–3 months) at participating European universities.