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African Climate Collaborative PhD Fellowships in Climate and Development 2027
A funded PhD route for young African researchers who want to work on climate and development. Fellows join a structured doctoral programme at UCT.
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Who it’s for
- African citizens (in or outside Africa)
- Under 35 on 1 February 2027
- Holders of a relevant master's degree
- Researchers keen on one of 19 listed topics
What you get
A fully funded 4-year PhD: one year of coursework then three years of thesis research at UCT.
Requirements
- CV (max 5 pages) with 3 referees
- Bachelor's and master's transcripts
- Motivation letter
- Academic writing sample
- Copy of ID document
How to apply
- Choose ONE of the 19 research topics
- Prepare CV, writing sample, transcripts, motivation letter and ID
- Submit through the ACC application portal
- If selected, apply for PhD admission at UCT
Timeline
- Closes15 Oct
Tips from past applicants
Tailor the motivation letter to the exact topic and show why your master's prepares you for it.
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