European Union MMoCRA Scholarship For Africans 2026

European Union MMoCRA Scholarship For Africans 2026 

Apply for the MMoCRA Scholarship Program 2026 (Multidisciplinary Mobility for a Climate Resilient Africa), funded by the European Union, offering 38 mobilities for African nationals. This fully funded program covers master's studies (24 months), PhD studies (36 months), internships (3-6 months), and academic staff mobilities. The mobilities take place in Uganda, Kenya, Namibia, or South Africa, in the fields of climate resilience, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, artificial intelligence, and natural resource management. Monthly allowances: 890 EUR (master's), 1,230 EUR (PhD/internships), 2,370 EUR (academic staff), plus flight ticket, installation, insurance, and registration fees. Women, people with disabilities, refugees, and vulnerable individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. No application fee.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026 (5:00 PM EAT) — No application fee

Quick Overview

Criterion	Details
Program	MMoCRA 2026 (Multidisciplinary Mobility for a Climate Resilient Africa)
Funding	European Union
Available Mobilities	38 (in this call)
Destination Countries	Uganda, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa
Levels	Master's, PhD, Internships, Academic Staff
Eligibility	African nationals residing in Africa
Coverage	Fully funded
Deadline	September 15, 2026 (5:00 PM EAT)
Application Fee	None

About the MMoCRA Program

The MMoCRA program (Multidisciplinary Mobility for a Climate Resilient Africa) is an ambitious initiative funded by the European Union aimed at strengthening Africa's capacity to design, implement, and develop resilient solutions to climate change.

Program Vision

The project is based on a fundamental understanding: the impacts of climate change on energy, food systems, water resources, and ecosystems are deeply interconnected and require integrated, interdisciplinary responses.

Objective	Description
Multidisciplinary Education	Promote training in the climate-energy-agrifood field
Research	Develop research on climate resilience
Skills Development	Train a critical mass of multidisciplinary specialists
Integrated Solutions	Address the complex challenges of climate change

Contribution to International Agendas

The MMoCRA program contributes directly to several international frameworks:

• Agenda 2063 of the African Union
• Agenda 2030 of the United Nations
• UNESCO Initiative on Education for Sustainable Development

Available Mobilities

This call for applications offers 38 mobilities distributed as follows:

Type of Mobility	Number	Duration
Master's Scholarships	20	24 months
PhD Scholarships	11	36 months
Internships	4	3 to 6 months
Academic Staff Mobilities	3	Up to 3 months

Fields Covered

The MMoCRA program covers a wide range of fields related to climate resilience:

Field	Focus
Climate Resilience	Climate change adaptation and mitigation
Renewable Energy	Sustainable energy transitions
Environmental Sustainability	Ecosystem protection
Water and Air Pollution	Pollution management and reduction
Biodiversity	Conservation and restoration
Climate-Smart Agriculture	Sustainable farming practices
Food Security	Resilient food systems
Soil Restoration	Rehabilitation of degraded land
Agricultural Value Chains	Optimization of agricultural sectors

Other African Scholarship Opportunities

For African students interested in other scholarship programs focused on the continent's development, also discover the AfDB-Japan Africa Dream Scholarship Program. This scholarship, a partnership between the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Japan, offers higher education opportunities to talented young Africans wishing to contribute to their continent's development, complementing the options available through the MMoCRA program.

Eligible Countries and Groups

General Conditions

• Applicants must be nationals of an African country and reside there at the time of submission
• Two target groups are defined according to the home institution

Target Group 1

Students enrolled in or graduated from one of the African partner institutions:

Country	Institutions
Uganda	Busitema University, Kyambogo University
Kenya	Strathmore University
Namibia	Namibia University of Science and Technology
South Africa	University of Cape Town

Target Group 2

Students from other African higher education institutions in the following countries:

Region	Countries
North Africa	Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Tunisia, Sudan
West Africa	Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo
Central Africa	Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, São Tomé and Príncipe, Chad
East Africa	Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania
Southern Africa and Indian Ocean	Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Groups Encouraged to Apply

The program particularly encourages applications from:

• Women
• People with disabilities
• People in situations of vulnerability or socio-economic hardship
• People with refugee status

Scholarship Funding

The MMoCRA program is fully funded and covers all costs related to the mobility.

Monthly Allowances:

• 890 EUR — Master's Students
• 1,230 EUR — PhD Students and Interns
• 2,370 EUR — Academic Staff

Main Eligibility Conditions

To be eligible for the MMoCRA program, applicants must meet the following conditions:

Condition	Details
Nationality and Residence	Be an African national and reside in Africa at the time of application
Home Institution	Be enrolled, admitted, or graduated from an African institution meeting the target group conditions
Non-cumulation (Intra-African Mobility)	Not have benefited from an Intra-African Academic Mobility Scheme 2022-2027 scholarship
Non-cumulation (EU)	Not combine with another EU scholarship for the same activity
Destination Country	Choose a country different from the country of nationality and residence
Language Proficiency	Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the language of instruction

How to Apply

Resource	Link
Apply Now	www.mmocra.com/apply-now
Official Website / Scholarships	www.mmocra.com/scholarships

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