DAAD Scholarships and Funding Opportunities for South African and Sub-Saharan African Students and Research

Are you a pupil, researcher, or educational from South Africa or Sub-Saharan Africa wanting for scholarship alternatives? The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) gives a wide range of scholarships and funding alternatives for people at numerous phases of their educational journey, from Bachelor’s to Postdoctoral ranges. These alternatives can be found each in Germany and throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

Below is a abstract of the main DAAD scholarships and funding choices obtainable:

In Germany

1. In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme
2. Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance – PPGG)
   • Qualification Level: Master
   • Target Group: Sub-Saharan African graduates in social sciences, political sciences, regulation, and economics.
   • Description: Scholarships for chosen Master’s programs in public coverage, governance, regulation, and economics at German establishments. Duration: 1 – 2 years.
3. Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
   • Qualification Level: Master or PhD
   • Target Group: Sub-Saharan African graduates with at the very least two years of post-degree skilled expertise.
   • Description: Scholarships for development-related Master’s and PhD programs at German establishments. Duration: 12 – 42 months relying on this system.
4. Scholarships for Artists and Architects
   • Qualification Level: Master
   • Target Group: Sub-Saharan African graduates in Architecture, Music, Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Design/Visual Communication, and Film.
   • Description: Funding for postgraduate levels or additional coaching in these fields. Duration: 1 – 2 years.
5. Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics
   • Qualification Level: PhD and Postdoc
   • Target Group: Sub-Saharan African graduates with a Master’s diploma or PhD accomplished throughout the final 4 years.
   • Description: Funding for analysis stays at German establishments. Duration: 2-12 months for analysis grants, 1-4 years for full PhD.
6. Research Grants – Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees
   • Qualification Level: PhD
   • Target Group: Sub-Saharan African graduates with a Master’s diploma.
   • Description: Doctoral candidates conduct part of their analysis in Germany and full their doctorate of their home nation. Duration: 1 – 2 years.
7. Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists
   • Qualification Level: University lecturers and established teachers.
   • Target Group: University lecturers and established teachers with a PhD, working at a college or analysis institute of their home nation.
   • Description: Funding for analysis stays at German establishments.

In South Africa

1. DAAD-NRF In-Country Scholarship
   • Qualification Level: Master and/or PhD
   • Target Group: South African residents or Permanent Residents with an Honours or Master’s diploma.
   • Description: Funding for Master’s or Doctoral packages at South African universities. Duration: 2 years for Master, 3 years for PhD.
2. In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme
   • Qualification Level: Master and/or PhD
   • Target Group: Sub-Saharan African graduates in development-related fields.
   • Description: Funding for development-related Master’s or Doctoral packages at chosen Sub-Saharan African universities.

In Sub-Saharan Africa

1. In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme
   • Qualification Level: Master and/or PhD
   • Target Group: Sub-Saharan African graduates in development-related fields.
   • Description: Funding for Master’s or Doctoral packages at chosen Sub-Saharan African universities.
2. African-German Centres of Excellence
   • Qualification Level: Master and/or PhD
   • Target Group: Sub-Saharan African graduates.
   • Description: Funding for Master’s and Doctoral packages at African-German Centres of Excellence.
3. SDG Graduate Schools
   • Qualification Level: Master and/or PhD
   • Target Group: Sub-Saharan African graduates.
   • Description: Funding for Master’s and Doctoral packages at SDG Graduate Schools in Africa.

For extra data on the application procedures, eligibility necessities, and deadlines, please go to the DAAD website.

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