DAAD In-Country/ In-Region Scholarship Programmes 2024 in eastern africa (Fully Funded)

October 25, 2023

Through postgraduate training in specific postgraduate study programmes at specific Eastern African partner institutions, the In-Country/In-Region scholarship programme in Eastern Africa aims to promote the development of university teaching staff in universities and build capacity for staff in the public sector.

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Sub-Saharan Africans are highly encouraged by this project to travel to study in participating host institutions in Eastern Africa. For links to the supported programmes, the specific request for scholarship applications, and the host institutions, see the information further below.

Requirements

  • Graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa who want to pursue Master’s or PhD courses in their home country (so-called In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country (so-called In-Region scholarships) and have a first academic degree if applying for a Master’s programme or with a Master’s degree if applying for a doctoral programme are the target group for scholarships.

  • The programme specifically encourages female applicants and candidates from underprivileged areas or groups to apply.

Eastern African (post)graduate programmes eligible for DAAD scholarships include:

  • Institutional Degree Programmes by CountryBeginning of Study (2024)

  • KenyaGerman-East African-South African Centre for Education Research Methodologies and Management (CERMESA) at Moi UniversityMaster’s Degree in ResearchDedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) in SeptemberLearn the science and technology of food.Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in SeptemberEnergy Technology MasterySeptember

  • Master of Water and Soil EngineeringPhD in Soil and Water Engineering in SeptemberSeptember

  • Biostatistics PhD from Moi UniversityAfrican Social and Governance Research Partnership (PASGR) SeptemberMRPP, or Master of Research and Public PolicySeptember/October

  • Bioinformatics Master at Pwani UniversitySeptember

  • Master of Geomatics from Tanzania Ardhi UniversityNovember

  • African Institute of Science and Technology founded by Nelson MandelaMaster Mobile and Embedded SystemsSeptember

  • University of Busitema in Uganda, Master of Public HealthSeptember

  • University of Science and Technology in MbararaMaster of Biology: Ecology, Management, and Conservation of Natural ResourcesAugust/September

  • Master of Biology with a focus on parasitology and microbiologyAugust/September

For more information, visit the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programmes 2024/2025 Official Website.