All scholarships
PhDVaries

Gulu University IUC Agri-food Systems PhD Scholarships

Last verified 14 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Gulu University Institutional University Cooperation Project: 13 four-year sandwich PhD scholarship places; itemized financial coverage not stated in the official call. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
Gulu University Institutional University Cooperation Project
Host country
Uganda, Belgium
Deadline
8 November 2026,23:59 East Africa Time.
Region
Africa

Applying from your country? See your edition: Kenya · Nigeria · Ghana · Ethiopia · Uganda · Tanzania · Rwanda · Angola · Mozambique · São Tomé & Príncipe · Senegal · Cameroon · Ivory Coast · Benin · Togo · DR Congo

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.

Who can apply
Ugandan nationals, refugees living in Uganda, or other nationals affiliated with Gulu University; relevant master’s degree, leadership/community service, no existing doctoral study/award. Refugees need refugee ID/family attestation. Half-time Uganda and half Belgium.
Funding
Varies
Study level
PhD
Deadline
8 November 2026,23:59 East Africa Time.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Ugandan nationals, refugees living in Uganda, or other nationals affiliated with Gulu University; relevant master’s degree, leadership/community service, no existing doctoral study/award. Refugees need refugee ID/family attestation. Half-time Uganda and half Belgium.

Recorded funding information

  • Varies

About the Gulu University IUC Agri-food Systems PhD Scholarships (2026)

Gulu University IUC Agri-food Systems PhD Scholarships Provider: Gulu University Institutional University Cooperation Project Study destination: Uganda, Belgium Study level: PhD Award 13 four-year sandwich PhD scholarship places; itemized financial coverage not stated in the official call. Eligibility Ugandan nationals, refugees living in Uganda, or other nationals affiliated with Gulu University; relevant master’s degree, leadership/community service, no existing doctoral study/award. Refugees need refugee ID/family attestation. Half-time Uganda and half Belgium. Eligible African countries: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. All other academic, residency and programme requirements also apply. Application timing 8 November 2026,23:59 East Africa Time. Cycle: 2026/27 How to apply Official programme information: https://gu.ac.ug/phd-advert-phd-scholarship-announcement-for-academic-year-2026-2027/ Application route: https://cloud.gu.ac.ug/index.php/s/R887PQKZpAZ39tc/download/IUC%20PhD%20scholarship%20announcement%2009-10-2026%20%281%29.pdf Details checked against official sources on 2026-10-14. Check the provider's current instructions before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Varies

Gulu University IUC Agri-food Systems PhD Scholarships eligibility

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

  • Ugandan nationals, refugees living in Uganda, or other nationals affiliated with Gulu University; relevant master’s degree, leadership/community service, no existing doctoral study/award. Refugees need refugee ID/family attestation. Half-time Uganda and half Belgium.

Gulu University IUC Agri-food Systems PhD Scholarships document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Gulu University IUC Agri-food Systems PhD Scholarships 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://gu.ac.ug/phd-advert-phd-scholarship-announcement-for-academic-year-2026-2027/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Ugandan nationals, refugees living in Uganda, or other nationals affiliated with Gulu University; relevant master’s degree, leadership/community service, no existing doctoral study/award. Refugees need refugee ID/family attestation. Half-time Uganda and half Belgium.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 8 November 2026,23:59 East Africa Time.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Gulu University IUC Agri-food Systems PhD Scholarships deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 8 November 2026,23:59 East Africa Time.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      8 November 2026,23:59 East Africa Time.

      Provider deadline information: 8 November 2026,23:59 East Africa Time.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

    Ready to apply?

    Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.

    Visit official site

    Share this scholarship

    Send the application link to a friend or post it to your network.

    Tell us you're applying

    Share your details and we'll send deadline reminders plus similar awards you qualify for. Takes under a minute.

    We only use this to support your application. We never sell your details.

    Editorial verification note

    Official call posted 12 October 2026 and linked issuerPDF downloaded/read. Opens 9 October; startsFebruary–March 2027. One programme counted, not 13 positions.
    Last checked 10/14/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Gulu University IUC Agri-food Systems PhD Scholarships?+

    Ugandan nationals, refugees living in Uganda, or other nationals affiliated with Gulu University; relevant master’s degree, leadership/community service, no existing doctoral study/award. Refugees need refugee ID/family attestation. Half-time Uganda and half Belgium.

    What funding does the Gulu University IUC Agri-food Systems PhD Scholarships offer?+

    Listed funding: Varies. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 8 November 2026,23:59 East Africa Time.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://gu.ac.ug/phd-advert-phd-scholarship-announcement-for-academic-year-2026-2027/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Ugandan nationals, refugees living in Uganda, or other nationals affiliated with Gulu University; relevant master’s degree, leadership/community service, no existing doctoral study/award. Refugees need refugee ID/family attestation. Half-time Uganda and half Belgium.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 8 November 2026,23:59 East Africa Time.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Guides for this scholarship

    Next steps & guides

    Pick the guide that matches where you are right now.

    Explore related programmes

    Long-form sponsor guides, country pages and category pages connected to this scholarship.

    Related hubs

    Open the broader hub pages for every country, destination and field this scholarship touches.

    By source country