Call for Applications: Research Scholarships on Migration and Forced Displacement in Sub-Saharan Africa – Global South Opportunities
The University of Kabale, the University of Dodoma, and Amref International University have reopened the call for research scholarships under the Migration and Displacement Action Plan for Sub-Saharan Africa (MAPS) project, co-funded by the European Union. This initiative seeks to strengthen research capacity and foster evidence-based solutions to address pressing challenges linked to migration and forced displacement across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The MAPS project aims to advance understanding of migration dynamics, particularly in relation to disaster and climate change, while paying special attention to vulnerable populations such as women, children, minorities, and persons with disabilities. By engaging early-career researchers from the region, the project seeks to generate knowledge that will inform policies, strengthen resilience, and support communities most affected by displacement.
The scholarships invite research across four thematic pillars central to the MAPS framework:
Research outcomes will contribute to the development of policy recommendations and innovative approaches to migration governance across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The scholarships are designed to:
Through these scholarships, researchers will be equipped to become thought leaders in migration studies while directly contributing to policy frameworks that affect millions of lives.
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
A total of 14 scholarships will be awarded across the four target countries:
Each scholarship will run for 28 months, beginning in July 2025 and concluding by November 2027, with possible extensions of up to six months. Research must be carried out in the country for which the scholarship is awarded.
Successful applicants will receive:
Awarded scholars will:
All scholars will be supervised by a senior scholar from the University of Dodoma, with co-supervision from European partners and associate institutions.
Interested candidates must complete the online application form (Google form) no later than September 28, 2025, at 11:59 pm East Africa Time. Applications in English are required, though supporting documents in French are acceptable for Burkina Faso and Guinea. The following documents must be uploaded:
Late or email-based applications will not be accepted.
Selection will involve two stages: a pre-selection based on qualifications, research proposal, experience, language proficiency, and motivation, followed by a remote oral interview. Diversity and inclusion will be prioritized, ensuring gender balance and support for vulnerable groups.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by October 6, 2025.
For clarifications, applicants may contact: [email protected]. Updates will be published on the University of Dodoma website: https://udom.ac.tz.
Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the awarding organization. For any inquiries, please contact the scholarship organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
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