African Climate Collaborative Doctoral Training Fellowship Programme 2027 in Climate and Development (Fully Funded)
About this opportunity
Fully funded doctoral fellowship in climate and development for 2027 intake. Applications open; deadline 15 October 2026 at 23:00 SAST.
The African Climate Collaborative offers 12 fully funded PhD fellowships for a 4-year doctoral training programme in Climate and Development, combining structured coursework with thesis research. Open to African citizens under 35 (as of 1 February 2027), with a focus on African scholars tackling climate and development challenges. Each fellowship is tied to a specific research topic and supervisory team, requiring a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Human Geography, Environmental Science, Public Health). The programme supports diverse research areas, including urban flooding-health dynamics, locust outbreak management, and energy transition governance in Sub-Saharan Africa. Assistance with UCT admission is provided to successful applicants. Applications must align with one of 19 research topics, with priority given to women and applicants with lived experience of displacement or disability.
Key details
What you get
- **Fully funded** stipend covering tuition, research costs, and living expenses.
- Assistance with **UCT PhD admission application** for successful candidates.
- Access to **structured coursework (Year 1)** and **thesis research (Years 2–4)** under expert supervision.
- Support for **doctoral skills training**, including interdisciplinary and creative research methods (e.g., film, storytelling).
How to apply
- Submit an application via the programme’s portal, selecting **one research topic** from the 19 listed.
- Ensure your Master’s degree aligns with the **disciplinary requirements** for the chosen topic.
- Provide proof of citizenship (African passport or equivalent) and age verification (as of 1 February 2027).
- Apply for and secure admission to a **PhD at UCT**; the programme will assist with this process.
- Include a **personal statement** explaining your research interest and fit for the topic.
- Submit letters of recommendation from academic supervisors or professionals.
- Complete a **research proposal** tailored to the selected topic.
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