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TU Delft Global Initiative Fellowship for PhD Researchers

Last verified 19 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

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.

Provider
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) — Global Initiative
Host country
Netherlands
Deadline
Rolling — open call for PhD candidates in their first two years
Region
Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Open to PhD candidates in the first two years of their TU Delft PhD whose research targets problems faced by communities in low- and middle-income countries, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa or South(east) Asia.
Funding
Fellowship support: research and fieldwork budget, coaching and community membership
Study level
PhD
Deadline
Rolling — open call for PhD candidates in their first two years

Key eligibility criteria

  • Open to PhD candidates in the first two years of their TU Delft PhD whose research targets problems faced by communities in low- and middle-income countries, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa or South(east) Asia.

Recorded funding information

  • Fellowship support: research and fieldwork budget, coaching and community membership

Funding information

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  • Fellowship support: research and fieldwork budget, coaching and community membership

TU Delft Global Initiative Fellowship for PhD Researchers eligibility

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  • Open to PhD candidates in the first two years of their TU Delft PhD whose research targets problems faced by communities in low- and middle-income countries, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa or South(east) Asia.

TU Delft Global Initiative Fellowship for PhD Researchers 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 TU Delft Global Initiative Fellowship for PhD Researchers 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://www.tudelft.nl/en/global/research/education-entrepreneurship 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: Open to PhD candidates in the first two years of their TU Delft PhD whose research targets problems faced by communities in low- and middle-income countries, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa or South(east) Asia.. 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: Rolling — open call for PhD candidates in their first two years. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    TU Delft Global Initiative Fellowship for PhD Researchers deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Rolling — open call for PhD candidates in their first two years. 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
      Rolling — open call for PhD candidates in their first two years

      Provider deadline information: Rolling — open call for PhD candidates in their first two years. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the TU Delft Global Initiative Fellowship for PhD Researchers?+

    Open to PhD candidates in the first two years of their TU Delft PhD whose research targets problems faced by communities in low- and middle-income countries, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa or South(east) Asia.

    What funding does the TU Delft Global Initiative Fellowship for PhD Researchers offer?+

    Listed funding: Fellowship support: research and fieldwork budget, coaching and community membership. 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: Rolling — open call for PhD candidates in their first two years. 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://www.tudelft.nl/en/global/research/education-entrepreneurship to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Open to PhD candidates in the first two years of their TU Delft PhD whose research targets problems faced by communities in low- and middle-income countries, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa or South(east) Asia.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Rolling — open call for PhD candidates in their first two years. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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