Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 for early-career researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa
Universities of the Coimbra Group
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 Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme offers short-term research visits of 1-3 months maximum to early-career researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa to conduct research at participating European universities. The programme aims to support scholars in continuing their research while fostering academic and research collaborations with European institutions, with female candidates encouraged and prioritised.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Research visit costs
- Accommodation
- Stipend
Who Can Apply
- 1 Be born on or after 1 January 1981
- 2 Be a national and current resident of a Sub-Saharan African country (not already living and/or studying in Europe)
- 3 Be an academic staff member of a university or equivalent higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa
- 4 Preferably hold doctoral/postdoctoral or equivalent academic status
- 5 Obtain an acceptance letter/email from a supervisor at the host university confirming their willingness to supervise the work programme during the research stay
- 6 Apply through the Coimbra Group electronic application process
- 7 Submit only one application to a single university
- 8 Submit all information in English
- 9 Confirm country eligibility with the specific host university's remarks section