AGNES (African-German Network of Excellence in Science) · AGNES / Bayer Foundation / Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Bourse AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation, doctorat
This scholarship has not been translated into English yet. The facts below are still accurate. Read the French version
- Country Afrique subsaharienne
- Level Doctorate
- Funding Partial funding
- Language Anglais
- Verified on 26 September 2026
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This program supports PhD students from sub-Saharan Africa conducting research in biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture. The grant funds field or laboratory activities up to 7,000 euros to strengthen the scientific capacity of young scholars across the region. Applications close on 16 October 2026, that is 9 days.
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How to apply
Check the blocking conditions before preparing your application.
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Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 October 2026Date limite stricte, aucune soumission tardive acceptée. | Open |
Conditions
Blocking requirements
Inscription en doctorat en Afrique subsaharienne
Assets
Excellence académique
Watch points
Rejet automatique
What is actually funded
- Living stipend · 7 000 EUR/forfait
Not covered: Tuition
Countries covered
PhD candidates already enrolled at a university or higher education institute in Sub-Saharan Africa, nationals of a Sub-Saharan African country, working in biodiversity conservation or sustainable agriculture, with at least one scientific publication indexed in SCOPUS or Web of Science.. The record confirms that nationality is limited to Sub-Saharan Africa, but the detailed country list is not resolved in the structured data. If you have multiple nationalities or a geographically borderline case, check the source text before applying.
Application pathway
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Check the conditions
Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.
- 02
Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
- 03
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
- 04
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Proposition de rechercheMaximum 5 pages, en anglais, incluant calendrier et objectifs.
- CV AGNESUtiliser le modèle officiel fourni.
- Preuve d'inscriptionDocument officiel d'inscription en doctorat.
- Relevés de notesRelevés officiels (licence et master/post-gradué) avec explication du système de notation si non anglophone.
- Liste des publicationsListe avec liens SCOPUS/WoS + première page de chaque article fusionnés en un seul PDF.
- Budget détailléBudget des activités prévues.
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What we verified
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Montant de la bourse
Method: Lecture directe
A demanding application
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