Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme in Africa (2026)

The Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme supports international learning mobility across the African continent by funding consortia of African higher-education institutions and providing scholarships for African trainees, students and staff.

What it offers

• Grants in the form of unit contributions for:
  • Scholarships
  • Institutional support
  • Special needs assistance

Who can apply

• Consortia of African higher-education institutions

What you'll do

• Organise and execute international exchanges for students, trainees and staff
• Implement institutional activities linked to:
  • Inclusive learning mobility (with a focus on women and climate change)
  • Employability and entrepreneurship in green jobs
  • Quality, relevance and internationalisation of higher education
  • Climate change adaptation and mitigation
  • Strengthening partnerships between higher-education institutions and businesses

How to apply

• Find open and upcoming funding opportunities on the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (NDICI) section of the European Commission’s Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal (F&TP)

Good to know

• Managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) on behalf of the Directorate-General for International Partnerships
• Part of the Youth Mobility for Africa flagship initiative under the EU-Africa Global Gateway Investment Package
• Legal basis: Regulation (EU) 2021/947