Overview
The PERI-ACE (Partners Enhancing Resilience through African Centres of Excellence) Academic Mobility Scheme promotes academic collaboration and mobility across Africa. The program supports African students pursuing Master's and Doctoral studies focused on climate resilience and sustainable development.
Core Partner Institutions
- Stellenbosch University — South Africa (Lead Institution)
- Addis Ababa University — Ethiopia
- Cheikh Anta Diop University — Senegal
- Ardhi University — Tanzania
- 2iE — Burkina Faso
- Eduardo Mondlane University — Mozambique
Key Research & Focus Areas
Applicants may pursue research and studies related to:
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
- Water Resource Management
- Renewable Energy and Green Solutions
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Eligibility & Target Groups
General Eligibility
Applicants must be African nationals and residents who hold or are pursuing a degree from an African higher education institution.
Target Group 1
Students who are:
- Registered at a PERI-ACE consortium core institution;
- Admitted to a PERI-ACE consortium core institution; or
- Hold a qualification from a PERI-ACE consortium core institution.
Target Group 2
Students who are:
- Registered at an eligible African higher education institution outside the consortium;
- Admitted to an eligible African higher education institution outside the consortium; or
- Hold a qualification from an eligible African higher education institution outside the consortium.
Scholarship Coverage & Benefits
A total of 40 mobility opportunities are available.
Master's Mobility
- Full degree: up to 24 months
- Credit-seeking mobility: up to 10 months
- Monthly stipend: €890
Doctoral Mobility
- Full research degree: up to 36 months
- Monthly stipend: €1,230
Additional Benefits
The scholarship provides:
- Full tuition and academic fees
- Return airfare and travel costs
- Visa fees
- Accommodation and living allowance
- One-time settling-in allowance
- Annual female student allowance
- Health insurance
- Research, fieldwork and printing support
- Special-needs funding for eligible candidates with disabilities
University Admission Deadlines
Applicants must submit the required university admission application concurrently with the scholarship application where applicable.
University| Admission Deadline
Stellenbosch University & 2iE| August 31, 2026
Ardhi University| September 21, 2026
Cheikh Anta Diop University| September 30, 2026
Addis Ababa University & Eduardo Mondlane University| Contact the institutions directly / year-round procedures
Key Dates
- Scholarship Application Period: August 11 – September 17, 2026
- Shortlisting & Selection: September 16 – October 23, 2026
- Notification of Results: October 26–28, 2026
- Program Commencement: From November 2, 2026
How to Apply
Interested applicants should prepare their scholarship application and, where required, submit a concurrent admission application to the relevant partner university.
Applicants should carefully review the specific admission requirements of their preferred institution before applying.
Scholarship Deadline: September 17, 2026
Contact
For inquiries, contact the PERI-ACE Secretariat:
Email: networks@sun.ac.za
Important: Applicants should verify the official scholarship call and university-specific admission requirements before submitting an application.
