Global South Fellowship Program 2026
University of Birmingham
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Global South Fellowship Program supports the professional development of early-career researchers from universities in the Global South through visiting fellowships at the University of Birmingham and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The programme enables fellows to gain insight into research organisation, conduct, training, and administration while promoting research collaboration and partnership development.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Travel expenses up to £850
- Monthly stipend of £1,500 for up to three months
- On-campus accommodation (cost deducted from stipend, subject to availability)
- Support with organising private accommodation
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must have completed a doctorate
- 2 Must be an early-career researcher from a university in the Global South