TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme 2026 for Postdoctoral researchers from sub-Saharan Africa

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TWAS and Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) Germany 2026

Information

Such visits must be undertaken within 12 months of the award and aim to initiate research collaboration between African and German scientists, potentially leading to longer-term links. DFG will cover travel expenses and provide subsistence costs for the stay in Germany.

Benefits

Coverage of travel expenses and subsistence costs for a three-month visit; potential for establishing long-term research collaboration.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a PhD obtained not earlier than 2021 (with gender-based extension rules for female applicants), have an active research position in a sub-Saharan African institution at the time of proposal submission, and have at least five years of engagement in a science system prior to the call.

Application

Submit an online application with required documents including letters of support and host invitation; complete the online form and upload supporting materials.

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Opportunity Details

TypeFellowship

FundingFully funded

OrganiserTWAS and Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)

LocationGermany

Study level Postdoc

Open toApplicants must be based in sub-Saharan Africa at the time of application.

Open to all subjects

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