Europe Research Opportunity: Coimbra Group Scholarship for Sub-Saharan Africa 2026
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Summary:
The Coimbra Group Scholarship 2026 offers fully funded short-term research visits (1–3 months) in Europe for academics from Sub-Saharan Africa. Managed by the Coimbra Group, it supports early-career researchers to collaborate with European universities. Applicants must already be academic staff and secure a host supervisor in Europe before applying. Female candidates are strongly encouraged. This is a prestigious research mobility programme, not a degree scholarship.
Scholarship Name
Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa 2026
Host / Organization
- Coimbra Group
- Participating European universities
Level of Study
- Postdoctoral / Early-career researchers
- Academic staff (not students)
Value / Benefits
- Travel support (varies by university)
- Accommodation/living support (varies)
- Access to European research facilities
- International collaboration opportunities
👉 Duration: 1–3 months
Eligible Countries
- All Sub-Saharan African countries
👉 (Nigeria qualifies ✔️)
Programme Type
- Short-term research visit (NOT a degree)
Eligibility Criteria
You must:
- Be:
- A national and resident of Sub-Saharan Africa
- Be:
- Academic staff at a university
- Preferably:
- Hold a PhD or postdoc status
- Born on/after 1 Jan 1981
- Secure:
- A host supervisor in Europe (MANDATORY )
Application Timeline
- For 2026/2027 academic year
👉 Exact deadline depends on call (check official PDF)
How to Apply
- Choose a university from the Coimbra Group list
- Contact a professor/supervisor
- Get acceptance letter/email
- Submit application online (ONLY ONE university allowed)
Critical Requirements (Most People Fail Here )
- You MUST already have:
- A confirmed supervisor in Europe
- Incomplete applications = automatic rejection
- Only one application allowed
For more information and application:
Visit the official website of the Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa 2026
