Coimbra Group Short-Term Research Grants for Sub-Saharan Africa 2027
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 offers fully funded short-term research visits lasting one to three months at leading European universities for early-career researchers and academic staff from Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme promotes international research collaboration, academic exchange, and institutional partnerships while enabling scholars to work with experienced researchers and access world-class facilities.
What This Scholarship Covers
- International travel support
- Health insurance during the research visit
- Monthly living stipend (up to €2,100 per month depending on host university)
- Access to advanced laboratories, research facilities, specialist libraries, and archives
- Opportunities to establish international research collaborations
- Exposure to European research networks and academic communities
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be academic staff or early-career researcher
- 2 Must be working at a recognised higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa
- 3 Research must contribute to applicant's work at their home institution