2026–2027 Fulbright Sub-Saharan Africa Study/Research & Teaching Assistant Program | Fully Funded International Exchange Opportunity
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Summary
The Fulbright Sub-Saharan Africa Program 2026–2027 offers fully funded opportunities for international students and researchers to conduct academic study, research, or English Teaching Assistant (ETA) placements across selected African countries. Awards are granted based on application quality rather than country quotas (except South Africa). Applicants must secure their own host institution affiliation before applying. ETA opportunities are available in selected countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Senegal, while some countries are currently ineligible. Multi-country research proposals are not allowed, and early research clearance preparation is strongly advised.
Scholarship Name
Fulbright Sub-Saharan Africa Study/Research & English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program 2026–2027
Host / University / Organization
Fulbright Program (U.S. Government International Academic Exchange Program)
Level of Study
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Postgraduate Study
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Academic Research
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Teaching Assistantship (English Teaching Assistant – ETA)
Value / Benefits
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Fully funded international academic exchange opportunity
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Covers research/study or teaching placements
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Professional development and global networking experience
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Cultural exchange and leadership development opportunities
(Specific financial benefits vary by country/program)
Eligibility Criteria
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Strong academic background and high-quality application
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Must secure an affiliation with a host institution in the selected country
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Must apply to one country only (multi-country proposals not allowed)
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Must meet Fulbright eligibility requirements for study/research or ETA programmes
Eligible Countries / Regions
Study/Research Awards:
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Available across multiple Sub-Saharan African countries (selection based on application strength)
English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Countries:
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Botswana
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Cameroon
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Kenya
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Madagascar
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Mauritius
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Mozambique
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Rwanda
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Senegal
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Uganda
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Zambia
Countries Not Eligible (Currently)
Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, DR Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Sao Tome & Principe, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan.
Application Deadline
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Varies by Fulbright country/program cycle (check official Fulbright timeline for your country)
How to Apply
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Choose one eligible host country
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Secure affiliation with a university or research institution
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Prepare research proposal or ETA application
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Apply through the Fulbright application portal for your home country
Additional Notes / Requirements
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Selection is based on application quality, not country quotas (except South Africa)
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Applicants must begin research clearance early
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Multi-country research proposals are not accepted
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Institutional affiliation is mandatory before applying
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