CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – MSc Degree-Seeking Scholarships (RAMDDA Project)
Overview:
The Research and Academic Mobility for Drug Design and Discovery in Africa (RAMDDA) project is offering fully-funded MSc scholarships through its degree-seeking research mobility scheme. These scholarships support two-year (24-month) research training at partner African universities, leading to a Master’s degree from the host institution.
The scholarships aim to:
✓ Strengthen postgraduate research capacity in Africa
✓ Promote inter-institutional research collaboration
✓ Provide advanced training in experimental and computational aspects of drug design and discovery
Host Institutions & Available Slots - Candidates will be placed at one of the following African universities:
✓ University of Botswana — 2 scholarships
✓ Botswana International University of Science and Technology — 2
✓ Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) — 3
✓ Adama Science and Technology University (Ethiopia) — 2
✓ University of Ghana (Ghana) — 2
✓ University of the Free State (South Africa) — 1
Eligible Research Areas - You can apply if your proposed MSc research focuses on drug design and discovery in one of the following fields:
✓ Organic Chemistry (including natural products, synthesis, materials chemistry)
✓ Physical Chemistry
✓ Computational Chemistry
✓ Bioinorganic Chemistry
✓ Materials Science or related disciplines with drug discovery relevance
Eligibility - To apply you must:
✓ Be an African national and resident in an African country
✓ Propose research that contributes directly to your MSc thesis
✓ Be able to undertake full-time research at a host university in a different African country from your own
✓ Applications from female candidates and other under-represented groups are especially encouraged.
Required Documents:
✓ Completed scholarship application form
✓ Passport (biodata page)
✓ Research proposal
✓ Academic transcripts
✓ Curriculum Vitae
✓ Motivation letter
✓ Proof of residence
✓ Language test results (if applicable)
✓ Optional supporting documents (e.g., publications, work experience certificates)
Financial Support:
✓ Funding covers eligible costs according to RAMDDA and EU mobility rules, supporting the full 24-month research period.
Application portal opens: 26 March 2026
Deadline: 25 July 2026 (Round 2, still open as of now)
Submit your application through the official RAMDDA portal here:
Apply now: apply.ramdda.org