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UK-Africa Joint PhD Scholarship Programme (BBSRC/GCRF)

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
0 days left · 31 Dec 2026

About this opportunity

UK-Africa joint PhD scholarships where students split time between a UK and African university. Focuses on biosciences, agriculture, and food security research.

UK-Africa Joint PhD Scholarship Programme (BBSRC/GCRF) supports African PhD students to study at UK universities in bioscience disciplines aligned with global challenges.

What it offers

  • Joint funding from BBSRC and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF)
  • Covers PhD tuition fees and a stipend for living costs

Who can apply

  • Applicants must be African nationals
  • Must hold at least an upper second-class undergraduate degree or equivalent
  • Must have applied to, and been accepted by, a UK university eligible for UKRI funding
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Key details

TypeScholarship
LocationPan-African
Fieldbiosciences, agriculture, food security
LevelPhD
Deadline31 Dec 2026
EligibilityAfrica
Open to applicants across Africa.
Source : ukri.org · Always verify details on the official site.