Study and Research within Africa

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As part of the “In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme” DAAD offers scholarships for Masters and PhD studies to students in Sub-Saharan Africa region to study either in their home countries or another African country. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and aims at university staff in the first line, without neglecting the public sector demand of academically trained personnel. The individual scholarships for Masters and PhD studies are offered at selected host institutions the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

Study & Research in East Africa

Are you interested in studying, researching or teaching in East Africa? Have you thought about completing an internship or learning a foreign language abroad? Here you can find all the information.

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Information for DAAD Host Institutions

Host institutions with a quota of DAAD scholarships support young African Master and PhD students, sharpen institution research profiles and benefit from financial stability.

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Frequently Asked Questions Answered

Answers to the most asked questions from scholarship applicants regarding the In-Country/In-Region Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa can be found here and may help answer your own questions.

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Information for Scholarship Applicants

The general information on the In-Country/In-Region scholarship programme procedure and requirements found here may help prepare applicants for the next active call for applications.

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