Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountrySouth Africa
Area of StudyOthers
Application Deadline15 October 2026 — 23 days left
Scholarship TypeDoctorate
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-2203
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About This Scholarship

The Africa Climate Collaborative offers 12 fully funded PhD fellowships in Climate and Development at the University of Cape Town. The four-year programme combines one year of pre-doctoral coursework with three years of independent thesis research on critical African climate challenges.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full fellowship funding for a 4-year doctoral training programme

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must hold a completed Master's degree in a discipline relevant to climate and development in Africa, matching the specific discipline required for the chosen research topic.
  • 2 Must be a citizen of an African country (African citizens residing outside Africa are also eligible).
  • 3 Must be under 35 years of age as of 1 February 2027.
  • 4 May apply to only one of the listed research topics.

How to Apply

1
Review the available research topics and select one that matches your disciplinary background.
2
Submit an application for the fellowship.
3
If successful, apply for and secure admission to a PhD programme at the University of Cape Town with assistance from the programme.
📅 4 years

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