German UKUDLA PhD Scholarships 2026 for African Students Open

The UKUDLA PhD Scholarships 2026 are doctoral-level scholarships offered to academically strong African candidates who want to work at the intersection of sustainable, resilient food systems and applied data science. The programme supports full-time PhD studies at partner universities in South Africa or Malawi, with a funded six-month research exchange in Germany and a generous funding package including a monthly stipend and subsidies. Applications are open for the 2026 intake and prioritise applicants who can demonstrate leadership potential and relevant research interest.

Full-time PhD stipend, accommodation support, medical contributions, funded research exchange, access to UKUDLA Graduate Centre training and modules, potential extra funding for equipment and travel

Applicants must be African nationals or permanent residents, hold a master’s degree in a discipline related to food systems, agriculture, environmental sciences, or data science, and must not have started a doctoral programme previously. Proficiency in English is required.

Apply via the provided Digiface call for doctoral scholarship applications link