University of Cape Town is currently accepting applications for The African Climate Collaborative Doctoral Training Fellowship Programme 2027 in Climate and Development. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About University of Cape Town - The African Climate Collaborative Doctoral Training Fellowship Programme 2027 in Climate and Development
The African Climate Collaborative is pleased to invite applications for 12 PhD fellowships to support participation in a four-year doctoral training programme in Climate and Development. The programme comprises one year of structured coursework followed by three years of thesis research, and is designed to build a new generation of African scholars addressing the continent’s most pressing climate and development challenges.
Benefits of University of Cape Town - The African Climate Collaborative Doctoral Training Fellowship Programme 2027 in Climate and Development
- Full funding for the entire 4‑year programme (tuition, living stipend, and research support).
- Structured training: 1 year of coursework + 3 years of supervised thesis research.
- Doctoral skills development: Workshops and mentoring to strengthen academic and professional capacity.
- Access to leading networks: Collaboration with the University of Cape Town and international climate/development experts.
- Focus on African challenges: Research topics tailored to pressing climate and development issues across the continent.
- Inclusive opportunities: Special encouragement for women, displaced persons, and applicants with disabilities.
University of Cape Town - The African Climate Collaborative Doctoral Training Fellowship Programme 2027 in Climate and Development Requirements
- Academic qualification: A completed Master’s degree in a discipline relevant to climate and development in Africa, and specifically in the discipline listed as eligible for the chosen research topic (see table below).
- Citizenship: Open to citizens of an African country ONLY. African applicants who reside outside Africa are also welcome to apply.
- Age: Applicants must be under 35 years of age as of 1 February 2027.
- One topic only: Each candidate may apply to only one of the 19 listed research topics. (Multiple applications from a student may result in disqualification)
- UCT acceptance: Successful applicants will need to apply and be accepted for admission to study for a PhD at UCT in order to qualify for the fellowship. We will offer assistance with the application to successful fellowship applicants.
Application Date and Process
- Complete applications, comprising all documents listed above, must be submitted by 15 October 2026. Applicants should clearly indicate the single research topic to which they are applying.
Application Deadline
15 October, 2026
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