WACCBIP-DAAD Master Scholarship in Ghana 2027

DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarships at West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana, Ghana, 2027

The programme aims to foster strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. For this purpose, scholarships for developmentrelated Master's studies are awarded to individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.

By training future academic and professional leaders, the programme contributes to the following long-term impacts:

• Qualified professionals’ involvement in the solution of developmentrelated problems in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Graduates strengthening education and research in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Structural strengthening and regional networking of partner institutions and partner universities

To achieve these long-term impacts, the following outcomes have been formulated as programme objectives:

Programme objective 1: Graduates have qualified to take over responsible positions in their or for their region of origin

Programme objective 2: The participation of women and underprivileged groups is reinforced

Programme objective 3: Organizational, financial and personal capacities of partner institutions are strengthened

As part of the "In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme", the DAAD offers scholarships for Master studies. The programme is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and designed primarily for university staff in the first line, whilst also catering to the public sector demand of academically trained personnel.

The target group for scholarships is graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree, who want to pursue Master’s courses, either

• in their home country (In-Country scholarships are designed for students who study in their home country or in the country for which they have a residence permit.)

- or -

• in another Sub-Saharan African country(In-Region scholarships are designed for students who want to participate in a study programme in a country of their home region (here: Sub-Saharan Africa /outside their home country/in the country for which they do not have a residence permit).

It has been agreed that the DAAD cooperates with the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP),University of Ghana by offering up to three (3) In-Country and seven (7) In-Region scholarships for Master studies at the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) for the intake 2026.

• Table of Content
• About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• DAAD Master Scholarship in Ghana
• Aim and Benefits of DAAD Master Scholarship in Ghana
• Requirements for DAAD Master Scholarship in Ghana Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD scholarship in Germany is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self governing national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany, representing 365 German higher education institutions (100 universities and technical universities, 162 general universities of applied sciences, and 52 colleges of music and art) [2003]. The DAAD itself does not offer programs of study or courses, but awards competitive, merit-based grants for use toward study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education. It also awards grants to German...... continue reading

DAAD Master Scholarship in Ghana

Application Deadline	12 Nov 2026
Country to study	Ghana
Type	Masters
Sponsor	German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of DAAD Master Scholarship in Ghana

• Tuition Fees
• Study and research allowance
• Thesis publishing costs
• Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, food etc.)
• Travel allowance (In-Region only)
• Health i nsurance (In-Region only)

Requirements for DAAD Master Scholarship in Ghana Qualification

Applicants for a Master’s degree

• Graduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed a three-/or four-year university degree (Bacheloror equivalent) with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable.) Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are not eligible;
• Demonstrate clear motivation and strong commitment;
• Possess thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
• Must have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
• Must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan Africa country;

Female applicants, refugees with recognised refugee status and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme. Please note: If you have already received a Master's scholarship from the DAAD, further Master's funding from the DAAD is not possible.

See WACCBIP Programme Specific Requirements

ELIGIBLE FIELDS FOR A MASTER’S DEGREE

The In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme supports studies in subject areas with strong relevance to national development. Scholarships at the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) are available for the following programme:

• Master of Philosophy in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases

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Application Deadline

November 12, 2026

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit WACCBIP scholarship webpage.