New DAAD In-Country/In-Region Call for Host Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa

We are pleased to inform you that, the new In-Country/In-Region Call for Host Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa is available on the DAAD programme – LINK. The Call invites academic institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa to apply as In-Country/In-Region Host Institutions for the student intake years 2027 to 2029.

The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme is pivotal in developing future professionals and academic leaders in Sub-Saharan Africa. This programme offers scholarships for postgraduate studies, focusing on training highly qualified professionals and managerial staff in development-related fields. By supporting universities in their home countries or within the region, DAAD ensures that students receive top-tier education without the need to leave their geographical areas.

If internationalisation is high on your institution’s agenda, you want to attract more African students and strengthen your regional visibility, then apply to become a DAAD host institution. As a host institution with a quota of DAAD scholarships, you can support young African Master and PhD students, sharpen your research profile and benefit from financial stability. Furthermore, DAAD funding as a “mark of excellence” will help you to enhance your reputation as an institution.

The DAAD is seeking host institutions that offer study programmes with:

excellent academic quality and expertise
a strong link to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
a strong focus on employability and practical relevance
a very good supervision ratio
a convincing support concept – especially for African female and international students
a professional marketing approach.

The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is 19th September 2024.