African Climate Collaborative PhD Fellowships in Climate and Development 2026

The African Climate Collaborative offers 12 fully funded PhD fellowships as part of a 4-year Doctoral Training Programme, focusing on climate and development challenges in Africa. This programme combines one year of structured coursework with three years of thesis research, aiming to nurture the next generation of African scholars tackling critical issues. Applications are open to eligible candidates seeking to advance research in these areas. The deadline is 15 October 2026, and technical support is available via Brandon Perumaul if needed.

What it offers

• Fully funded PhD fellowship covering all expenses.
• Structured coursework for the first year.
• Three years of thesis research focused on climate and development challenges in Africa.
• Opportunity to contribute to addressing the continent’s most pressing issues.

Who can apply

Candidates must be African scholars interested in climate and development research. Eligibility criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but the programme targets African researchers.

What you'll do

• Engage in structured coursework for the first year.
• Conduct three years of thesis research on climate and development topics relevant to Africa.
• Collaborate with the African Climate Collaborative and its research hubs.

How to apply

• Submit an application through the provided online form.
• Ensure all required documents are completed before submission.
• Click SUBMIT to finalize the application.
• Technical issues should be directed to Brandon Perumaul for assistance.

Good to know

• Applications will only be processed upon clicking SUBMIT. No information is saved until submission.
• The deadline is 15 October 2026 at 23:00 (SAST).