Top Postdoc Fellowships Open to African Researchers (2026)

Clooney Foundation for Justice · Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, The Gambia · Fellowship · Paid work placement + mentoring and training

A paid one-year legal fellowship placing ten early-career women lawyers with justice organisations in Kenya, Malawi, South Africa and The Gambia to fight violence against women and children.

Princeton in Africa · Africa (various host countries) · Fellowship · Stipend

Year-long paid work fellowship (not a degree scholarship) with organisations across Africa, for graduates of 4-year US or African universities aged 35 or under. Deadline 26 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM EDT.

NVIDIA Research · United States (global) · PhD · Up to US$60,000 per award (plus required NVIDIA summer internship)

Research award of up to US$60,000 for PhD students working on accelerated computing and AI, with a required in-person summer internship at an NVIDIA research office.

National University of Singapore · Singapore · PhD · Varies

National University of Singapore: Full tuition; international stipend SGD 3,900/month; settling and airfare allowances. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

The American University in Cairo / Mastercard Foundation · Egypt · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Graduate fellowships at AUC for young African citizens living in Africa: tuition, stipend, housing, insurance, laptop and airfare. Spring 2027 cycle: 7 Oct – 2 Nov 2026.

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) · Africa (non-residential) · Fellowship · Two-year non-residential leadership fellowship (training, mentoring)

A two-year non-residential fellowship building the leadership of mid-career African women agricultural scientists in Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Senegal.

Newberry Library · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

Newberry Library: USD5,000/month for four to nine months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

EPFL School of Computer and Communication Sciences · Switzerland · Undergraduate; Master's · Stipend

Summer fellowship support under programme terms; confirm current stipend and travel coverage. International students, including African nationals.

Research Grants Council, Hong Kong · Hong Kong · PhD · Stipend + research/conference travel allowance for up to 3 years (university tuition package varies)

Hong Kong's Research Grants Council funds new full-time PhD students from any country with a stipend and a research travel allowance for up to three years — the initial application closes 1 December 2026 at noon Hong Kong time.

Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre (Queen's University) & Mastercard Foundation · Online (Canada-based) · Fellowship · Free 8-month online programme with training, mentoring and financial support

An eight-month online entrepreneurship fellowship from Queen's University for African students and recent graduates, with bootcamps, mentors and support to launch a venture.

Newberry Library · United States · PhD, Postdoctoral · Varies

Newberry Library: USD3,000/month, generally one month; some awards two months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Visegrad Fund · Multiple · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Visegrad Scholarship Program supports Master’s and post-Master’s students and researchers for up to two semesters at institutions in Central and Eastern Europe.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) · Multiple · Postdoc · Fully Funded

The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships support researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills, and develop their careers in Europe and beyond.

Nanyang Technological University / Schmidt Sciences · Singapore · Postdoctoral · Varies

Nanyang Technological University / Schmidt Sciences: Up to two years remuneration/benefits, travel support and AI research training; numerical salary not published. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

DAAD EPOS · Germany · Postdoc · 2,700 EUR per month for 6 to 24 months, plus additional benefits including mobility allowance, insurance subsidy, travel allowance, initial subsidy, language course, allowances for family members, and research costs for hosts.

The Georg Forster Research Fellowship is for highly qualified scientists and scholars from eligible developing or transition countries (excluding PR China and India) to conduct a long-term research project (6 to 24 months) of their own design in cooperation with an academic host they have chosen at a research institution in Germany. The research must deal with issues of major relevance to the future development of the applicant's home country or region of origin.

DAAD EPOS · Germany · Postdoc

The grant is intended to support highly qualified scientists and scholars of all disciplines from developing and transition states excluding PR China and India. Candidates are experienced researchers who completed their doctorates less than

Bridge2Rwanda · Rwanda · Pre-University, Fellowship · Fully Funded

A gap-year fellowship in Kigali that prepares high-achieving African secondary school graduates to win full scholarships at top universities worldwide.

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) · Australia · Master (Research), PhD · Fully funded — covers tuition, return airfare, monthly stipend, OSHC, establishment allowance, and English-language top-up training.

Prestigious ACIAR fellowship for agricultural scientists from partner countries to pursue Masters by Research or PhD at any Australian university. Eligible African countries: Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia.

P.E.O. Sisterhood · United States · Masters, PhD · Up to $12,500 per year

The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund awards up to $12,500 per year to selected women from outside the US and Canada – including African nationals – pursuing graduate study at accredited institutions in the US or Canada.

African Humanities Program (AHP) · Multiple · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The African Humanities Program (AHP) funded early-career scholars in the humanities in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. It supported research, knowledge production, and scholarly networks. The program is no longer active, but its successor, the African Humanities Association, continues its legacy.

Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) & Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Romania · PhD, Postdoctoral · Fully funded three-month mobility — monthly research stipend, international travel and insurance.

The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie and Romania fund three-month research placements in Romanian universities for doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers from Francophone countries, including the smaller Sahel and Central African states.

Germany · Other · Partial — 5,000 euros (stipend + 1,000 euros travel allowance)

The IJP Middle East Programme offers a two-month travel and work scholarship in Germany for up to five journalists from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories and Israel. The program aims to familiarize young journalists with German political issues, culture, and everyday life, fostering an

ifa · Germany · Other · Fully-funded

Fully-funded ifa scholarship in Germany for emerging museum and cultural-heritage professionals — covers training, travel, accommodation and a monthly stipend while you research the transformation of museums and exhibition centres.

U.S. Department of State (administered by IREX) · United States · Fellowship · Fully funded six-week Leadership Institute in the U.S. (non-degree)

The U.S. government's flagship YALI exchange: about 550 young African leaders spend six weeks at a U.S. Leadership Institute in summer 2027.

Africa Climate Collaborative (University of Cape Town & Mastercard Foundation) · South Africa · PhD · R390,000 per year for 4 years (stipend, fees, relocation, insurance, research)

12 four-year PhD fellowships at UCT: one year of coursework, then three years of thesis research on one of 19 supervised climate-and-development topics. Worth R390,000 in 2027.

Clooney Foundation for Justice · Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, The Gambia · Fellowship · Paid work placement + mentoring and training

A paid one-year legal fellowship placing ten early-career women lawyers with justice organisations in Kenya, Malawi, South Africa and The Gambia to fight violence against women and children.

Princeton in Africa · Africa (various host countries) · Fellowship · Stipend

Year-long paid work fellowship (not a degree scholarship) with organisations across Africa, for graduates of 4-year US or African universities aged 35 or under. Deadline 26 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM EDT.

NVIDIA Research · United States (global) · PhD · Up to US$60,000 per award (plus required NVIDIA summer internship)

Research award of up to US$60,000 for PhD students working on accelerated computing and AI, with a required in-person summer internship at an NVIDIA research office.

National University of Singapore · Singapore · PhD · Varies

National University of Singapore: Full tuition; international stipend SGD 3,900/month; settling and airfare allowances. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

The American University in Cairo / Mastercard Foundation · Egypt · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Graduate fellowships at AUC for young African citizens living in Africa: tuition, stipend, housing, insurance, laptop and airfare. Spring 2027 cycle: 7 Oct – 2 Nov 2026.

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) · Africa (non-residential) · Fellowship · Two-year non-residential leadership fellowship (training, mentoring)

A two-year non-residential fellowship building the leadership of mid-career African women agricultural scientists in Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Senegal.

Newberry Library · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

Newberry Library: USD5,000/month for four to nine months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

EPFL School of Computer and Communication Sciences · Switzerland · Undergraduate; Master's · Stipend

Summer fellowship support under programme terms; confirm current stipend and travel coverage. International students, including African nationals.

Research Grants Council, Hong Kong · Hong Kong · PhD · Stipend + research/conference travel allowance for up to 3 years (university tuition package varies)

Hong Kong's Research Grants Council funds new full-time PhD students from any country with a stipend and a research travel allowance for up to three years — the initial application closes 1 December 2026 at noon Hong Kong time.

Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre (Queen's University) & Mastercard Foundation · Online (Canada-based) · Fellowship · Free 8-month online programme with training, mentoring and financial support

An eight-month online entrepreneurship fellowship from Queen's University for African students and recent graduates, with bootcamps, mentors and support to launch a venture.

Newberry Library · United States · PhD, Postdoctoral · Varies

Newberry Library: USD3,000/month, generally one month; some awards two months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Visegrad Fund · Multiple · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Visegrad Scholarship Program supports Master’s and post-Master’s students and researchers for up to two semesters at institutions in Central and Eastern Europe.

London School of Economics / Atlantic Fellows · United Kingdom; non-residential participation · Mid-career; Master's; Postgraduate certificate · Comprehensive

Funded fellowship; residential route includes master's tuition and living support, with track-specific travel/project benefits. Applicants worldwide, including African citizens; designed for experienced change-makers.

American University in Cairo · Egypt · Master's · Tuition plus support

Up to nine graduate credits per semester, stipend, housing/health services under terms; 12 hours academic work weekly. Non-Egyptian African nationals; additional nationality exclusions apply.

Social Science Research Council · Ghana · PhD · Doctoral fellowship stipend

Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa – Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Fellowship - Fellowship, Post a Comment

EPFL / Cyber-Defence Campus · Switzerland · Doctoral · Salary and research support

Up to four years of doctoral salary plus eligible research/conference support; extension rules apply. All nationalities, including African citizens; Swiss doctoral host required.

Cummings One Health Collaborative · United States · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Tufts One Health Fellowship Program 2026 is a fully funded global health leadership opportunity for early- to mid-career professionals from Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda, hosted by Tufts University in the USA.

The Resilience Project · Multiple · null · Fully Funded

This fellowship is for East African changemakers and provides a KES 40,000 stipend plus covered travel.

Various · Africa · Fellowship · Summit participation

The African Future Leaders Summit welcomes young ambitious leaders, changemakers, and students who want to start creating their mark in the industries they thrive in., Post a Comment

Various · Africa · Fellowship · Fully funded masterclass

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has kicked off its eTrade for Women Masterclass initiative to help women entrepreneurs in East Africa., Post a Comment

The Aspen Institute · United States · Professional · Fully Funded (training, travel, media coaching)

The Aspen New Voices Fellowship is a year-long media and thought-leadership program that amplifies experts from the Global South – with strong representation from African development professionals – through writing, broadcast and public-speaking training.

University of Arkansas · United States · Multiple · Partial

The University of Arkansas offers various funding opportunities, including scholarships and fellowships, to help international undergraduate and graduate students offset the costs of their education.

Columbia University SIPA · United States · Masters · Partial to full funding available through a variety of scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships. Applicants should search the school's external funding database for specific opportunities.

This scholarship brief aims to provide prospective African and international students with information regarding fellowship opportunities for programs in Public Policy and Administration at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).

Program in Islamic Law at Harvard Law School · United States · Fellowship · Stipend Only

The Harvard University PIL Research Fellowship supports early-career scholars in Islamic legal studies with a nine-month residential fellowship, providing access to Harvard’s extensive library collections and fostering independent research.

The International Studies Association · Multiple · Postdoc, PhD, Scholars, Students, Practitioner · Fully Funded

The International Studies Association (ISA) offers various funding opportunities, including Research Workshop Grants, Travel Grants, and a Dissertation Completion Fellowship, supporting scholars, practitioners, and students in international studies to foster collaboration, resear

Various · Cameroon · Fellowship · Varies by award

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Fellowship for Women in Climate Change Science - Scholarships by Region, Post a Comment

Freie Universität Berlin / Cluster of Excellence "Contestations of the Liberal Script (SCRIPTS)" · Germany · PhD · Fully Funded

The Academic Accelerator Fellowship 2026 offers up to 3 fully funded positions for second- or third-year doctoral researchers from underrepresented regions and communities, integrating them into the Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies (BGTS) at Freie Unive

Global Health Corps (GHC) · United States · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Global Health Corps (GHC) U.S. Leadership Accelerator Fellowship is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort. This prestigious program targets early-career, non-clinical public health professionals in the United States to strengthen leadership, drive systemic chang

World Bank · Multiple · PhD · Paid fellowship + travel

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IASH · United Kingdom · Postdoc · Partial Funding

The University of Edinburgh offers Heritage Collections Research Fellowships for postdoctoral scholars in Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. This funded residency supports research utilizing the university's extensive heritage collections, including archives, rare books, and

Echoing Green · United States · Fellowship · Fully Funded: Provides an 100,000 USD stipend over 18 months, alongside leadership development, wellness support, and access to a lifelong network of experts and peers.

The Echoing Green Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurs is a full-time program designed to identify and support leaders who are developing solutions to significant global problems.

Various · Burundi · PhD · Fully Funded

Atlas Postdoctoral Fellowship for East African Researchers by Foundation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme - Fellowship, Post a Comment

Google · Multiple · Undergraduate · $10,000 annual scholarship

Women Techmakers Scholars Program by Google Offers $10,000 Annually - Fellowship, Post a Comment

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarships · Saudi Arabia · Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Postdoc · Fully Funded

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) offers a range of fully-funded scholarship programs for undergraduate, master's, PhD, and post-doctoral studies to foster human capital development in its member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries.

Brookings Institution / Echidna Giving · United States · Fellowship · Funded — stipend + travel

The Echidna Global Scholars Program is a fellowship designed to foster research and policy engagement in global education, focusing on girls' and young women's education. It offers a stipend and travel funding, providing an opportunity for accomplished professionals and researchers to conduct intensive study and contribute to policy discourse at the Brookings Institution. The program aims to generate original ideas and actionable solutions for educational equity and empowerment worldwide, with applications typically opening annually between January and February. Applicants are usually required to have an advanced degree and a strong research background.

NYU Wagner · United States · Masters · Fully Funded, Partial

NYU Wagner offers named fellowships for outstanding students pursuing master's degrees, recognizing strong academic records, professional experience, and a commitment to public service. Fellowships offer full or half-tuition scholarships, stipends, and professional development.

AI Singapore · Singapore · PhD · Varies

AI Singapore: Up to SGD 6,300/month for international fellows; full local tuition and research allowances up to four years. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

EPFL · Switzerland · Masters · Partial

EPFL offers a limited number of excellence fellowships to outstanding Master’s students, providing financial support and guaranteed housing to those who demonstrate remarkable academic results and extracurricular involvement.

The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at The University of Texas at Austin · United States · Masters, PhD · Partial to Fully Funded. Funding packages vary and may include stipends, tuition waivers, and health insurance benefits.

UT Austin offers a robust ecosystem of Graduate School, college/departmental, and external fellowships for master’s and PhD students. Many are open to international applicants, including from Africa. Benefits and deadlines vary by program—verify details with your target department.

Multiple · Other · Mixed

The Coimbra Group offers short-term research visits (1-3 months) for early-career researchers from Sub-Saharan African higher education institutions to foster academic and research collaborations with European scientists.

The Pew Charitable Trusts · United States · Postdoc · Fully Funded

The Pew Latin American Fellows Program in the Biomedical Sciences supports young scientists from Latin America for postdoctoral training in the United States, fostering scientific exchange and collaboration.

UC Berkeley Center for African Studies · United States · PhD · Partial

Dissertation research fellowship for UC Berkeley doctoral students conducting research on or in Africa.

EPFL / Cyber-Defence Campus · Switzerland · Master's thesis · Research stipend

CHF 2,500 per month for six months, plus research expenses up to CHF 1,500. All nationalities, including African citizens already enrolled at a Swiss higher-education institution.

European Molecular Biology Laboratory · Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom · Postdoctoral · Varies

European Molecular Biology Laboratory: Three-year fully funded fellowship contract, social insurance, partner-lab travel/accommodation support and applicable family allowances. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation: Four-year stipends USD70,000–76,000/year plus USD2,000 annual expenses. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation: Three-year stipends USD76,000–80,000/year plus USD2,000 annual expenses. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research: Three-year stipends USD72,000/74,000/76,000 plus research and travel allowances. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

University of Pretoria / Global Young Academy · South Africa · Postdoctoral, Professional · Fully Funded

A University of Pretoria leadership programme for mid-career African researchers, developing collective leadership, team building and public engagement skills.

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science · Japan · Postdoctoral research · Varies

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science: JPY 362,000 monthly, return airfare, JPY 200,000 settling-in allowance and insurance; 12–24 months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Nanyang Technological University · Singapore · Postdoctoral · Varies

Nanyang Technological University: Up to four years remuneration and benefits, plus SGD 250,000 research grant. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Nanyang Technological University / Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation · Singapore, Sweden · Postdoctoral · Varies

Nanyang Technological University / Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation: Singapore year: up to SGD 80,000 remuneration and SGD 100,000 research grant, housing/relocation support; Sweden year separately supported. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

African Leadership Institute (AfLI) · Africa / Oxford · Fellowship · Fully Funded

Year-long leadership development programme for outstanding mid-career Africans, including residential modules at Oxford's Saïd Business School.

L'Oréal-UNESCO · Sub-Saharan Africa · Fellowship · Grant

Research grants for outstanding women scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa pursuing doctoral and post-doctoral research in life and physical sciences.

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens · United States · Master, PhD, Postdoctoral · Varies

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens: Long-term USD50,000 for nine months or USD25,000 for four to five months; short-term USD4,000/month for one to three months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

University of Notre Dame · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

University of Notre Dame: USD75,000/year stipend for 24 months, plus USD15,000 research/training allowance. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Folger Shakespeare Library · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

Folger Shakespeare Library: USD70,000 for nine months or USD35,000 for five months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Folger Shakespeare Library · United States · PhD, Postdoctoral · Varies

Folger Shakespeare Library: One to three months: USD5,000/month onsite or USD4,000/month virtual. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Folger Shakespeare Library · United States · PhD, Postdoctoral, Research fellowship · Varies

Folger Shakespeare Library: USD70,000 for nine months; up to three months may be virtual. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies: USD75,000 salary plus fringe benefits/subsidized health insurance; up to USD4,000 relocation and USD11,000 research/travel/computer fund over two years. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Leibniz Institute of European History · Germany · Postdoctoral · Varies

Leibniz Institute of European History: €2,100 monthly for 6–12 months plus applicable family allowances; accommodation charged separately. No travel or health-insurance grant; housing charges are paid from the stipend. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

University of Bonn, Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies · Germany · PhD, Postdoctoral · Varies

University of Bonn, Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies: Doctoral €1,700/month; junior postdoc €2,600/month; later postdoc €3,100/month; travel and accommodation allowance up to €1,000/month (€1,250 with children). Eligibility and application conditions apply.

The Lalor Foundation · Worldwide · Postdoctoral · Varies

The Lalor Foundation: USD67,000/year total fellowship budget, including stipend, fringe benefits and institutional overhead capped at 5%; competitive renewal possible for one further year. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

AWARD (CGIAR) · Africa · Fellowship · Fully Funded

Career-development fellowship for African women scientists in agricultural research, providing mentoring, leadership training, science skills and research grants.

Irish Aid / Canon Collins Trust · Ireland · masters · Fully Funded

Course fees, flights, accommodation/living allowance, visa, settling support and books.

Volkswagen Foundation · Africa · Postdoctoral · Funded

Postdoctoral fellowships funding research stays at African and German institutions for sub-Saharan African scholars.

Various · Germany · PhD · Research grant (up to ~€500,000)

Volkswagen Stiftung Knowledge for Tomorrow – Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa - Fellowship, Post a Comment

Various · United Kingdom · Fellowship · Fully Funded

Oxford / Reuters Institute Journalism Fellowships for Journalists in Africa and Other Developing Countries - Fellowship, Post a Comment

Rice University · United States · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded for most PhD students, including tuition waiver, stipend, and health insurance subsidy. Funding for Master's programs is limited and varies by department.

Rice University offers comprehensive, fully-funded fellowship packages for the majority of its PhD students, covering full tuition, a generous living stipend, and health insurance. Applicants are automatically considered for funding upon admission to their program.

Social Science One · Multiple · Postdoc · Not mentioned

Social Science One builds industry-academic partnerships to unlock commercial data for public good research, focusing on social science inquiries.

McGill University · Canada · Masters · Partial funding

The Delta Kappa Gamma World Fellowship provides partial funding for international students pursuing Masters-level degrees at McGill University. Due to website access issues, detailed eligibility, specific funding amounts, and application procedures were not fully available. Applicants are advised to consult the official McGill University funding page for comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding this scholarship opportunity. This fellowship aims to support international students in their academic pursuits in Canada. While the exact benefits are not detailed, partial funding can substantially alleviate financial burdens for successful candidates. Key dates, including application deadlines, are also not specified and must be verified on the official portal. Selection criteria typically encompass academic merit and leadership qualities. Prospective applicants should prepare all common application documents in advance, regularly check for updates on the official website, and ensure all submissions are accurate and timely. For full details and to address any access issues, please visit the official McGill University Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies funding page.

Harvard Kennedy School · United States · Masters · Partial

The Edward S. Mason Program is a one-year Master in Public Administration (MPA) degree program at Harvard Kennedy School for experienced public sector leaders from developing, newly industrialized, and transitional countries.

EPFL · Switzerland · Postdoc · Partial

This foundation supports researchers and academics of any nationality who develop top research in engineering and environmental sciences.

Eisenhower Fellowships · United States · Professional · Fully Funded (travel, accommodation, per diem in the US)

Eisenhower Fellowships brings outstanding mid-career professionals to the United States for fully-funded customized fellowships of 4–7 weeks. African leaders apply through the Global Program and country-specific programs that periodically feature African nations.

University of Oxford (Africa-Oxford Initiative - AFOx) · United Kingdom · Postdoc · Fully Funded

The Africa-Oxford Initiative (AFOx) offers visiting fellowships at the University of Oxford for postdoctoral researchers, academics, and professionals from African universities.

Stanford Graduate School of Business · United States · Masters · Fully Funded

Comprehensive guide to the Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship: benefits, eligibility, documents, how to apply, timelines tied to Stanford GSB’s MBA cycle, selection criteria, and practical tips. The official page is currently inactive—verify current details with GSB.

Various · Egypt · Masters · Fully Funded

African Graduate Fellowships for African Masteral Students – American University in Cairo - Masters, Post a Comment

French Institutes for Advanced Study (FIAS) · France · Postdoc · Fully Funded

This fellowship program offers fully funded opportunities for researchers at the Paris Institute for Advanced Study, including a monthly stipend of 2,700€. It supports high-level research in humanities and social sciences.

Various · United States · Fellowship · One-year fellowship: networking, training, mentoring, profile-building (no monetary stipend)

Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime Resilience Fellowship - Fellowship, Post a Comment

MIT · United States · Graduate, PhD, Fellowships · Fully Funded

The Kennedy Scholarship program sends British students to study tuition-free at MIT and Harvard University. It aims to honor the legacy of JFK by fostering intellectual endeavor, leadership, and public service among scholars.

Various · Sweden · PhD · Fully funded postdoc: salary, social security, relocation support

Chalmers University of Technology 2022 Ariel Postdoctoral International Fellowships in Sweden - Fellowship, Post a Comment

Mastercard Foundation · Africa · Fellowship · Fully Funded

Anzisha Prize – MasterCard Foundation for Entrepreneurial Fellowship for Africans - Fellowship, Post a Comment

Various · United States · Fellowship · Tuition Only

The African Women’s Public Service Fellowship expands the opportunity for African women to impact public service in their home countries., Post a Comment

Various · Angola · Fellowship · Varies by award

Through the Netherlands Fellowship Programs, scholars from Africa and other developing countries can avail of Media and Journalism grants., Post a Comment

Various · Netherlands · Fellowship · Up to €40,000 + incubation

Orange Corners Incubation Program Offers 40,000 Euros in Business Funding for Nigerian Entrepreneurs - Fellowship, Post a Comment

MIT Sloan School of Management · United States · Masters · Partial

The MIT Sloan School of Management offers various fellowships to support international students pursuing an MBA, aiming to foster a diverse and global learning environment.

Various · Online · Fellowship · Free mentorship program

International Fact-Checking Network Global Fact-Checking Mentorship Program - Trainee Programs, Post a Comment

Atlas Corps · United States · Professional · Stipend, health insurance, travel and accommodation support

The Atlas Corps Fellowship places mid-career social-change leaders from Africa and around the world at top US nonprofits for 12–18 months of professional development, leadership training and cross-cultural exchange in Washington, DC and other US cities.

UCLA · United States · Masters, PhD · Partial / Fully Funded

UCLA’s Graduate Division curates fellowships, assistantships, and resources open to international master’s and PhD students. Funding is assembled from campus awards, departmental support, and external scholarships. Deadlines and eligibility vary—verify on UCLA’s site.

Various · Africa · Fellowship · Fully Funded

Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Program – Fully-Funded Fellowship for African Public Health Leaders - Fellowship, Post a Comment

Various · Ghana · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The MIASA Fellowships is viable for 10 junior or senior researchers at the University of Ghana who are dedicated to sustainable governance., Post a Comment

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation · South Africa · Undergraduate · Fully funded

Full undergraduate scholarship at top South African universities for emerging entrepreneurs from Southern Africa.

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) · Germany · Masters / PhD / Postdoc · Fully Funded

Germany's national agency for academic exchange offers a wide range of fully-funded scholarships for international students and researchers, including dedicated programs for African scholars.

Andrew Carnegie Foundation · Africa · Fellowship · Funded — stipend + travel

The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) provided fellowships for educational projects at African higher education institutions. The program is now in its final phase, focusing on strengthening its alumni community and incubating a new entity for future collaboration.

Colt Foundation · United Kingdom · PhD · Partial Funding

Funding for three years to enable students to study for a PhD in occupational or environmental health at a UK university.

Various · Ghana · Masters · $100,000 prize

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World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ) · Norway · Fellowship · Fully Funded

Fully funded travel fellowships for science journalists to attend Kavli Prize Week in Norway.

Various · Zambia · Fellowship · Varies by award

The University of London is presenting five scholarships on short courses for African women in honor of the late Ms. Matilda Mwaba., Post a Comment

TWAS and COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) · Pakistan · Postdoc · Fully Funded

This fully funded postgraduate fellowship program is for young scientists from developing countries to pursue studies at CUI.

Africa CDC · Multiple · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme empowers African public health leaders with advanced skills to strategize, manage, and lead impactful public health programs across the continent. It provides full access to learning resources, covers travel and insurance, and off

Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation · Canada · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Fellowship offering $34,000 for Greek students enrolled at McGill with a first-class CGPA.

Harvard University Center for African Studies · United States · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Harvard South Africa Fellowship Program provides exceptional South Africans with the chance to study at Harvard University for up to one year, empowering them to make significant impacts upon their return to South Africa.

Oxford University Medical School · United Kingdom · Fellowship · Partial

The Jill and Herbert Hunt Travelling Scholarship supports Oxford University Medical School graduates for clinical study or research abroad, providing financial aid for travel, accommodation, and research costs.

Commonwealth Scholarships UK · United Kingdom · Postdoc · Fully Funded

Commonwealth Professional Fellowships fund African mid-career professionals to spend 3–12 months on a tailored placement with a UK host organisation — building skills, networks and policy influence to take home.

Google.org · Multiple · Fellowship · Partial Funding

The Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science offers a unique opportunity for organizations worldwide to drive scientific progress using artificial intelligence. This $30 million global open call supports projects that leverage AI to address critical challenges in health, life

Cité internationale des arts, ART X Lagos, and the French Embassy in Nigeria · France · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The RESONANCE residency programme invites Nigerian-based creatives to apply for a fully funded residency in Paris, France.

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) · Multiple · Fellowship

These fellowships support public health professionals in gaining technical expertise and knowledge in cancer control. While funding details are not specified here, it is implied to be a substantive professional development opportunity.

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) — Global Initiative · Netherlands · PhD · Fellowship support: research and fieldwork budget, coaching and community membership

Fellowship for early-stage PhD researchers at TU Delft whose work addresses challenges in low-resource settings, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa. Fellows receive funding, coaching and fieldwork support through the TU Delft Global Initiative.

DAAD EPOS · Germany · Undergraduate

The Kurt Hansen Fellowship supports teachers, trainee teachers, and students of STEM teaching subjects or pedagogy, for various study-related stays abroad.

MEST Africa · Nigeria · Fellowship · Fully Funded

This is a fully-sponsored residential fellowship in Accra, Ghana for entrepreneurs from Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Kenya, focusing on AI startups.