Scholarship Program 2023 at Coimbra Group Universities

Applications are now being accepted for the Scholarship Program 2023 at Coimbra Group Universities from eligible applicants who are Young African Researchers interested in enrolling in the Universities for a Ph.D. degree program for the 2023/2024 academic year. Suitable qualifications are required for consideration.

Ph.D. applicants from Sub-Saharan African universities can apply for the Young African Coimbra Group Universities program. Since 2008, Coimbra Universities have offered young researchers from Sub-Saharan African universities the chance to conduct a portion of their research at the University for a brief duration of typically 1 to 3 months. The Ph.D. scholarship is a fully funded opportunity to help these African students with their study expenses in Belgium

The Coimbra Group Universities is an association of leading European universities, founded in 1985. It is named after the city of Coimbra, Portugal, where the group held its first meeting. The Group’s mission is to promote the European university tradition and to facilitate co-operation between its member universities and other higher education institutions, as well as national and international organizations.

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): The Coimbra Group

Host Institution(s): The Coimbra Group Universities in Belgium

Scholarship Worth: Fully Funded

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: PhD

Nationality: African Students except those from Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Eligibility for the Scholarship Program 2023 at Coimbra Group Universities:

Applicants should provide the name and contact information of an academic supervisor at their intended Coimbra University who will oversee their studies abroad.
Applicants are asked to submit a letter/e-mail of acceptance from the academic supervisor of the host university they are applying to, which should indicate that they are willing to work with the applicant should they receive a Coimbra Group Scholarship.
Applicants can select one institution only.
Please make sure you have all the necessary information before filling out your application form (e.g. name and letter of acceptance from a Coimbra Group University supervisor).
Applicants and their academic supervisors at Coimbra University should determine the dates of the applicant’s stay. It is usually within the academic year 2023/2024.

Method of Application for the Scholarship Program 2023 at Coimbra Group Universities:

Those who are interested in applying for the Scholarship Program for Young African Researchers should submit an online application form.

Application Deadline: Ongoing.

For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.

Scholarship Program 2023 at Coimbra Group Universities