Universities of the Coimbra Group offer short-term visits (generally 1 to maximum 3 months) to young African researchers from higher education institutions from Sub-Saharan Africa. The main aim of this scholarship programme is to enable scholars to undertake research in which they are engaged in their home institution and to help them to establish academic and research contacts. The scholarships are financially supported by the Coimbra Group member universities participating in this programme, while the Coimbra Group Office is in charge of the administrative management of the applications.
About Coimbra Group
Founded in 1985 and formally constituted by Charter in 1987, the Coimbra Group is an association of long-established European comprehensive, multidisciplinary universities of high international standard committed to creating special academic and cultural ties in order to promote, for the benefits of its members, internationalisation, academic collaboration, excellence in learning and research, and service to society. It is also the purpose of the Group to influence European education and research policy and to develop best practice through the mutual exchange of experience.... read more
Coimbra Group Short-Term Scholarship Program
| Application Deadline | 07 Apr 2023 |
| Country to study | Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain |
| School to study | Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jagiellonian University Krakow, KU Leuven, University of Coimbra, University of Granada, University of Groningen, University of Padova, University of Pavia, University of Poitiers, University of Salamanca, University of Siena, Utrecht University |
| Type | Training |
| Sponsor | Coimbra Group |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Coimbra Group Short-Term Scholarship Program
Successful candidates will access excellent academic knowledge in quality facilities. The scholarships include financial support for tuition, living costs, airfares etc.
Requirements for Coimbra Group Short-Term Scholarship Program Qualification
Applicants should be:
- Born on or after 1 January 1978
- Nationals of and current residents in a country in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Current staff members of a university or an equivalent higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Of doctoral/postdoctoral or equivalent status, although some universities offer grants for Master’s level students (please see details in the table in the Link below).
Female candidates are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized.
Application Deadline
April 7, 2023How to Apply
For more details, visit Coimbra Group website.
