The MMoCRA Africa Scholarships 2026 provide fully funded opportunities for Master’s and PhD students, trainees, and staff at leading universities in Uganda, Kenya, Namibia, and South Africa. With 38 first-cohort places, recipients receive monthly allowances between €890 and €2,370, plus travel, installation costs, insurance, and tuition covering climate-resilience fields. Eligible African nationals and residents must apply through the official portal by 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT.
MMoCRA, the Multidisciplinary Mobility for a Climate Resilient Africa, is an EU-funded Intra-Africa Academic Mobility project coordinated by Busitema University. The consortium includes Kyambogo University, Strathmore University, Namibia University of Science and Technology, University of Cape Town, and the University of Twente. It aims to strengthen education, research, and practical skills for climate-resilient development across the continent.
MMoCRA Africa Scholarships Benefits
- Monthly stipend: €890 for Master’s students, €1,230 for doctoral candidates and trainees, €2,370 for staff
- One round-trip travel ticket
- Installation costs
- Subsistence costs
- Student insurance covered by the host institution
- Tuition or participation costs covered by the host
- Eligible research costs
- Short-term mobility support for trainees and staff
MMoCRA Africa Scholarships Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an eligible African national and reside in an African country at the time of application
- Host country must differ from your country of nationality and residence
- For Target Group 1: study at, hold admission from, or have earned a degree from one of the five African consortium universities
- For Target Group 2: study at, hold admission from, or have earned a degree from any other higher education institution in Africa
- Trainees must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programme at one of the five African partner universities and be hosted by an eligible organisation in Uganda, Kenya, Namibia, or South Africa
- Staff must be employed (academic, administrative, or technical) at one of the six consortium institutions, including University of Twente
- Cannot have previously received a scholarship under the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2022–2027
- Cannot hold another EU-funded scholarship for the same activity during the MMoCRA mobility
How to Apply for MMoCRA Africa Scholarships
- Confirm your category: check target group, institution, nationality, residence, mobility type, and previous EU scholarship history. Review the official application guidelines.
- Select one host institution that matches your academic background, intended programme, language, and research interests.
- Prepare a detailed mobility plan outlining activities, timeline, expected outputs, skills development, and contribution to climate resilience.
- Collect institutional evidence: admission or enrolment letter, supervisor or departmental letter, and any required language proof.
- Apply online in English through the MMoCRA portal. Attach all required documents (CV, passport/ID, transcripts, recommendation letters, motivation letter, research/study/traineeship plan, etc.). No email, post, or fax applications are accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the MMoCRA Africa Scholarships 2026. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and the application process.
How many MMoCRA scholarships are available?
The full project targets 95 mobility opportunities. The first-cohort guidelines list 38 indicative places distributed among Master’s (20), doctoral (11), traineeships (4), and staff positions (3). These numbers may change according to project needs.
Is the MMoCRA scholarship fully funded?
Yes, it is fully funded. It provides monthly support (€890–€2,370), a round-trip ticket, installation funding, subsistence costs, and the host institution covers tuition, insurance, participation fees, and eligible research expenses.
Can students from non-partner African universities apply?
Yes, eligible students from any African higher education institution can apply under Target Group 2, provided they have admission to a partner university and submit the necessary supporting documents, such as a supervisor or departmental letter.
Can I apply by email?
No. MMoCRA only accepts applications submitted through its official online portal. Applications sent by email, post, or fax will not be considered. A submission confirmation will be emailed, but it does not imply eligibility or selection.
What is the application deadline?
The first-cohort application deadline is 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT). Applications must be completed and submitted through the official portal before this time.
What are the monthly stipend amounts?
Master’s students receive €890 per month, doctoral candidates and trainees receive €1,230 per month, and staff members receive €2,370 per month. These amounts are calculated according to the actual mobility period.
Which host institutions are part of the MMoCRA consortium?
The consortium includes five African universities: Busitema University (coordinator), Kyambogo University, Strathmore University, Namibia University of Science and Technology, and University of Cape Town, plus the University of Twente from the Netherlands.
Can I apply if I already hold another scholarship?
You cannot apply if you have already received a scholarship under the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2022–2027 or if you are using another EU-funded scholarship for the same activity during the MMoCRA mobility period.
What is the selection process?
Selection involves two stages: a document evaluation weighted at 70% and an online interview weighted at 30%. Master’s evaluation focuses on academic performance (25%), relevance to MMoCRA (25%), and the study/research plan (20%); PhD evaluation adds publications (15%) and adjusts scoring accordingly.
What is the mobility duration for Master’s and PhD?
Credit-seeking mobility for Master’s lasts 4–23 months, and for PhD 6–35 months. Degree-seeking mobility for a full Master’s is 24 months, and for a full PhD 36 months. Traineeships last 3 months, and staff mobility 2 weeks to 1 month.
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