MMoCRA Scholarships 2026: Apply for EU-Funded Master’s and PhD Academic Mobility Opportunities for Climate-Resilient Research Across Africa

Overview

The Multidisciplinary Mobility for a Climate Resilient Africa (MMoCRA) initiative is an academic mobility programme funded by the European Union via the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme. The initiative brings together prominent African and European universities to build climate resilience throughout Africa via multidisciplinary education, research, training, academic mobility, and knowledge exchange.

MMoCRA's overall framework includes 95 mobility positions, comprising 44 Master's opportunities, 12 doctoral opportunities, 20 trainee opportunities, and 19 staff opportunities. The current application cycle specifically accepts applications for Master's and PhD scholarships. Focus areas include:

• Climate and Energy
• Digital Technologies
• Critical Raw Materials
• Agrifood Systems
• Agrifood, Climate and Energy
• Multidisciplinary Climate Solutions

Participating partner institutions include Busitema University, Strathmore University, Kyambogo University, Namibia University of Science and Technology, the University of Cape Town, and the University of Twente.

Eligibility

Prospective candidates should review the official MMoCRA platform for detailed degree admission requirements and individual scholarship eligibility conditions. The programme is especially relevant for prospective Master's and PhD students whose academic or research backgrounds align with MMoCRA's multidisciplinary climate resilience focus areas across the East and Central Africa, Indian Ocean, and Southern Africa regions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official platform. Before applying, applicants should review the available Master's or PhD opportunities, ensure eligibility, and confirm that their research interests align with the programme's focus areas.

Deadline

Applications close on 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT).