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Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa - 2026

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Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Training & Short coursesResearch Fellow/ Scientist

Funding Type

Full Funding · research fund + accommodation allowance

Eligible Courses

All courses offered by the universities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Sub-Saharan African Nationals

Can Be Taken At

Participating Coimbra Group universities

Provider

Coimbra Group

Last Verified On

15 May 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Description:

Universities of the Coimbra Group offer short-term visits (generally 1 to a maximum of 3 months) to young African researchers from higher education institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. The main aim of this scholarship program is to enable scholars to undertake research in which they are engaged in their home institution and to help them establish academic and research contacts in Europe. The scholarships are financially supported by the Coimbra Group member universities participating in this program, while the Coimbra Group Office is in charge of the administrative management of the applications.

Eligibility:

  • The candidates must Be born on or after 1 January 1980.
  • The Candidates must be residents of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Should be current staff members of a university or an equivalent higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • The applicants of the Coimbra Group Short Stay Scholarship Programme - University Of Groningen should be of doctoral/postdoctoral or equivalent status.
  • The Candidate must have an acceptance letter/email from the tutor/supervisor with whom the work program will be undertaken in the host institution. This document is mandatory.
  • Use the Coimbra Group Office electronic application process.
  • Apply for one university only. Multiple applications will not be considered valid.
  • Submit all information in English only

The following Coimbra Group universities are participating in the 2025 edition of this scholarship program:

  • University of Barcelona (Spain)
  • University of Coimbra (Portugal)
  • University of Cologne (Germany)
  • Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)
  • University of Granada (Spain)
  • University of Graz (Austria)
  • University of Groningen (The Netherlands)
  • Istanbul University (Turkey)
  • Jagiellonian University in Krakow (Poland)
  • Leiden University (The Netherlands)
  • University of Padova (Italy)
  • University of Pavia (Italy)
  • University of Poitiers (France)
  • Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic)
  • University of Salamanca (Spain)
  • University of Siena (Italy)
  • University of Turku (Finland)
  • University of Würzburg (Germany)
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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Coimbra Group. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa - 2026 is Expired.
  • Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa - 2026 is offered to Training & Short courses, Research Fellow/ Scientist degree.
  • Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa - 2026 is offered for All courses offered by the universities.
  • Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa - 2026 is open for: Open to Sub-Saharan African Nationals.
  • Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa - 2026 is offered by Coimbra Group.
  • Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa - 2026 covers Full Funding, research fund + accommodation allowance.