Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Early-career Researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa 2026 – Opportunity Desk
The Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme offers short-term research visits (1-3 months) to early-career researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa at participating European universities. The program aims to support their ongoing research and foster academic collaborations with European institutions.
Target region
Sub-Saharan Africa (origin), Europe (host)
Submission deadline
Unspecified
Authority origin
Scholarship Desk
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Automated scholarship analysis & strategic breakdown
"This scholarship offers early-career researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa a chance to conduct 1-3 month research visits at top European universities, fully funded, to advance their studies and build international academic connections."
Tips for success
- ◆Ensure you meet the strict age and residency requirements
- ◆Carefully review the 'Remarks' section for each host university for country-specific eligibility
- ◆Highlight how your research aligns with the host institution's expertise
- ◆Emphasize the potential for fostering long-term academic and research collaborations
Common mistakes
Strategic recommendations
- ◆Develop a clear and concise research proposal for your visit
- ◆Demonstrate the relevance of your research to your home institution and the potential host
- ◆Showcase your academic background and research achievements
- ◆Clearly articulate your goals for collaboration with European scientists
Benefits & Funding Scope
- ✓Short-term research visits (1-3 months maximum) to European Coimbra Group universities
- ✓Opportunity to continue research related to work at home institution
- ✓Fostering academic and research collaborations with European scientists and institutions
- ✓Scholarships generously funded by participating Coimbra Group member universities
Application Roadmap
- 1
Consult the specific scholarship conditions offered by each participating Coimbra Group university
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The Coimbra Group Office manages the application process
Eligibility Profile
- ◆Born on or after January 1, 1981
- ◆Nationals and current residents of a Sub-Saharan African country (not living or studying in Europe)
- ◆Academic staff members of a university or equivalent higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa
- ◆Preferably hold doctoral/postdoctoral or equivalent academic status
- ◆Applicants should consult university-specific 'Remarks' for country restrictions
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Funding Classification
Fully Funded
Academic Metric Target
Postdoctoral, Doctoral, Research
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