Since 2008, the Universities of the Coimbra Group have offered young researchers from universities in sub-Saharan Africa the opportunity to spend a short period (usually 1 to 3 months) at a University of the Coimbra Group to carry out part of their research there.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Eligibility criteria and list of participating universities in 2023

Eligible countries: all African countries, except Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia (applicants from these countries are eligible under the European Neighbourhood Fellowship Programme).

Overview 2015-2022

Number of grants available and applications received

Read the 2022 report here

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

READ THIS BEFORE APPLYING 1 - Applicants must provide the name and contact details of an academic supervisor at the receiving Coimbra Group University, who will supervise their work during their stay abroad. If you don't have any contact details, we suggest you visit the website of your chosen institution or get in touch with the contact person whose e-mail address is given in the brochure. The Coimbra Group Office is not in a position to provide assistance in this regard. 2 - All applicants must provide a letter/email of acceptance (to be submitted with their application) written by the academic supervisor of the host university where they intend to carry out the proposed work plan. The letter must indicate that the supervisor is willing to work with you if you are awarded a Coimbra Group Scholarship. 3 - Applicants may select only one institution. Multiple applications from the same candidate will be rejected. 4 - Please complete your application form only when you have all the data available (i.e. name and letter of acceptance by supervisor at Coimbra Group University, etc.). Incomplete applications will be rejected, no exceptions will be made. 5 - The dates of your stay must be agreed between the candidate and the academic supervisor at Coimbra Group University. Normally, this will be during the 2023/2024 academic year.