DAAD Kenya

29/04/2026

The DAAD Climate Lecture Series is back! Take a look:

The DAAD Climate Lecture Series returns with 4 expert lectures on urgent climate topics, bridging research & policy.

📅 Kick-off: 12 May at 09:00-10:15 UTC with Prof. Vairavamoorthy (International Water Association and IIT Madras), expert in water resource management, especially in urban settings.
🔗 Virtual and free to join—register now: https://daad-veranstaltung.webex.com/webappng/sites/daad-veranstaltung/webinar/webinarSeries/register/e0fc777840c244c4bc74e4313a06898d

Further sessions in July, October and December:https://imp.daad.com/media/daad_de/pdfs_nicht_barrierefrei/final_2026_flyer_cls_260424.pdf
Each lecture includes practical examples, discussion and Q&A.

The Climate Lecture Series is part of the DAAD programme "Global Centres for Climate and Environment".

Auswärtiges Amt

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28/04/2026

Less than one week left to apply!

The call for the next DAAD PhD Proposal Writing Workshop is now open!

This one-day workshop is designed to prepare you for funding opportunities to pursue a PhD in Germany and will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

What to expect:
• Intensive one-day training led by highly experienced DAAD Alumni
• Free of charge (participants cover accommodation and transport)
• Open to applicants from all academic fields and regions

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your PhD proposal and boost your chances of securing funding.

👉 More details and application:
https://www.daad-kenya.org/files/2026/03/PWW-Poster-TZ-2026-1.pdf

Apply now before the deadline!

24/04/2026

Hey! Have you had a chance to apply for the third phase of the VORsprung Programme yet?

VORsprung is a free, digital study preparation programme that prepares international prospective students, regardless of their location, for a STEM degree in Germany.

Upon completion, VORsprung graduates receive university admission for selected degree programmes at partner universities.

Are you interested? Get more info at https://www.daad-kenya.org/en/the-call-for-the-third-application-phase-for-the-vorsprung-programme-is-out/

The application deadline is 30 June 2026.

Apply now!

23/04/2026

Do you want to study natural sciences in Germany? Take a look at this!

Are you interested in studying within the subject group Natural Sciences and Mathematics in Germany? Find out everything you need to know.

20/04/2026

📢 Exciting opportunity for aspiring PhD Scholars.

Are you a researcher with dreams of pursuing a PhD in Germany? The DAAD is here to help!

The DAAD invites researchers to a PhD Proposal Writing Workshop on Thursday, May 28, 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, designed to prepare participants for funding opportunities to pursue a PhD in Germany. The application deadline is May 4, 2026.

Features of the workshop:
• One-day training offered by highly experienced DAAD Alumni
• Free of charge; applicants cater for accommodation, transport
• Open to applicants from all academic fields and regions

More info:https://www.daad-kenya.org/files/2026/03/PWW-Poster-TZ-2026-1.pdf
German Embassy Dar es Salaam

17/04/2026

The limited call for applications for the In-Country / In-Region Scholarship Intake 2027 is now open! The programmes funded under the current call are:

Federal University Of Agriculture Abeokuta(FUNAAB): of in
University of Cape Town of in Southern Urbanism
University of Pretoria of in
All interested applicants have to apply via the DAAD portal. Additionally, a separate application must be submitted to the university to be eligible for the scholarship.

The deadline for the DAAD scholarship application is 29th April 2026.

To the Call: www.daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486

Also, you may join our info session for a step by step guide on your application process.
Date: April, 22 2026
Time: 2 pm EAT
Register: https://daad-veranstaltung.webex.com/weblink/register/r3d801e3d4e196c64d0de13ac2f9a73d8

15/04/2026

Have you applied for the new scholarship GROW? Details below!

New Scholarship Opportunity: GROW – Global Research Opportunities for the South

Exciting news for researchers and academics! The GROW programme, funded by DAAD, is now open—supporting scholars from Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa to build strong, lasting research partnerships with Germany.

✨ What GROW offers:

Short-term research stays in Germany
Funding for preparatory and collaboration visits
A strong focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and real-world impact

💡 Why it matters:
GROW goes beyond the research stay. Fellows return home equipped with new knowledge, skills, and global networks—helping strengthen research, teaching, and knowledge sharing in their institutions and communities.

👩🏽‍🔬 Who can apply:

Early-career and experienced researchers
Academics and university lecturers
Applicants from higher education and research institutions
👉 Women and individuals from disadvantaged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.

🤝 For German universities:
A great opportunity to build or expand international research collaborations aligned with the SDGs.

⏰ Application deadlines: Mid-March to April (depending on region)

Don’t miss this chance to grow your research impact globally! 🌱
More information on the programme: www.daad.de/go/en/stipa57862427

14/04/2026

The Call for the next DAAD PhD Proposal Writing Workshop is out!

The workshop, designed to prepare you for funding opportunities to pursue a PhD in Germany, will take place on Thursday, May 28 2026, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Features of the workshop:
• One-day training offered by highly experienced DAAD Alumni
• Free of charge; applicants cater for accommodation, transport
• Open to applicants from all academic fields and regions

More details about the call:

https://www.daad-kenya.org/files/2026/03/PWW-Poster-TZ-2026-1.pdf

Apply now!

10/04/2026

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02/04/2026

The Call for the DAAD In-Country / In- Region Scholarship for Spring 2026 is out!

31/03/2026

Every Thursday, as it has always been, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EAT, we host virtual visiting hours to inform you about DAAD's available opportunities as well as studying in Germany.
To participate, please click on https://www.daad-kenya.org/en/about-us/online-seminar-schedule/ and select the date. You may of course scroll further down for the web seminars.
To minimize problems logging in, please download the Webex Messenger Tool before the date.
Participation is free!
See you then!

You can talk to us in person every Wednesday from 10 am to 12 pm EAT. Alternatively, every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EAT, you can visit us virtually. We offer webinars; based on need. Please scroll further down to see the webinars on offer. Attention: To participate, you need to download the....

30/03/2026

New Scholarship Opportunity: GROW – Global Research Opportunities for the South

Exciting news for researchers and academics! The GROW programme, funded by DAAD, is now open—supporting scholars from Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa to build strong, lasting research partnerships with Germany.

✨ What GROW offers:

Short-term research stays in Germany
Funding for preparatory and collaboration visits
A strong focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and real-world impact

💡 Why it matters:
GROW goes beyond the research stay. Fellows return home equipped with new knowledge, skills, and global networks—helping strengthen research, teaching, and knowledge sharing in their institutions and communities.

👩🏽‍🔬 Who can apply:

Early-career and experienced researchers
Academics and university lecturers
Applicants from higher education and research institutions
👉 Women and individuals from disadvantaged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.

🤝 For German universities:
A great opportunity to build or expand international research collaborations aligned with the SDGs.

⏰ Application deadlines: Mid-March to April (depending on region)

Don’t miss this chance to grow your research impact globally! 🌱
More information on the programme: www.daad.de/go/en/stipa57862427