PhD Scholarship and the University of Dschang in Cameroon
Opportunities at the University of Dschang, PhD in Parasitology, Department of Animal Biology (Animal and Human Biology), Supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The Application Closing Date in the DAAD Portal (for all candidates): 27th November 2025. The award of scholarships is subject to the provision of funds by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. To complete your application successfully, you must read ALL of the following sections.
Objectives of the Program
The programme aims to foster assertive, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. For this purpose, scholarships for development-related Doctoral studies are awarded to individuals who plan to pursue careers in teaching and/or research at higher education institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa.
By training future academic and professional leaders, the programme contributes to the following long-term impacts:
- Qualified professionals’ involvement in the solution of development-related problems in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Graduates strengthening education and research in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Structural strengthening and regional networking of partner institutions and partner universities
To achieve these long-term impacts, the following outcomes have been formulated as programme objectives:
Programme objective 1: Graduates are qualified to take over responsible positions in their own or for their region of origin
Programme objective 2: The participation of women and the underprivileged groups is reinforced
Programme objective 3: Organisational, financial and personal capacities of partner institutions are strengthened
As part of the „In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme“, DAAD offers scholarships for PhD studies. The programme is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It is primarily designed for first-line university staff, whilst also catering to public-sector demand for academically trained personnel.
The target group for scholarships is graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a Master’s degree, who want to pursue PhD courses, either
- In their home country
(In-Country scholarships are designed for students who study in their home country or in the country for which they have a residence permit.)
– or –
- In another Sub-Saharan African country
(In-Region scholarships designed for students who want to participate in a study programme in a country of their home region (here: Sub-Saharan Africa /outside their home country/in the country for which they do not have a residence permit. It has been agreed that DAAD will collaborate with the University of Dschang by offering up to three (3) In-Country and five (5) In-Region scholarships for PhD studies in Parasitology, Department of Animal Biology (Animal and Human Biology), at the University of Dschang for the intake 2026.
The Application Requirements for The PhD Degree
Applicants for a PhD degree
- postgraduates with a first academic degree, who have completed a two-year university Master’s degree (or equivalent) with above average results (at least Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable). Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are not eligible.
- clearly show motivation and strong commitment;
- have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
- have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
- must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country;
should be:
- a) staff member of a public university,
- b) or a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment,
- c) or from the public sector and/or
- d) Alumni of the DAFI programme. Fresh graduates, professionals and other candidates who do not fit in the areas mentioned above are also invited to apply for the programme.
Female applicants, refugees with recognised refugee status, and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme. Scholarships for PhD studies are initially granted for one year and may be extended to the maximum regular period of study upon receipt of an application for extension. Scholars must demonstrate satisfactory progress before an extension is granted.
The Fields Needed for The PhD Degree
The In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme supports studies in subject areas with strong relevance to national development. Scholarships at the University of Dschang in Cameroon, in West Africa, are available for the following programmes:
- PhD in Parasitology, Department of Animal biology (Animal and Human biology)
- University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
The Duration of the Scholarship at the University of Dschang
The duration of the PhD programme is generally three (3) years and usually starts in November 2026. Please note that the maximum duration of the scholarship consists of the year you apply for, plus the time left to the end of the regular period of studies in that programme.
For example, if you apply for a DAAD scholarship starting in your second year of studies of a three-year programme, the maximum duration of the scholarship will be two years. The standard period of study and the start date are based on the Affiliate Agreement between the host university and the DAAD. Please note: if you arrive later, your scholarship will be shortened accordingly.
The Benefits of the Scholarship
- The travel allowance (In-Region only) is usually twice the amount (at the beginning/ end of the scholarship). The flat rate travel allowance will be specified in the letter of award.
- Health Insurance (In-Region only) annually. Further information regarding the health insurance will be specified in the Letter of Award directly to the host institution.
The Payment of the Scholarship Program
The DAAD will endeavour to transfer/pay out the first monthly payment to you as quickly as possible after your arrival or the start of your scholarship. Processing the first transfer of funds may take some time, especially if you can set up your bank account only after you arrive in your destination country. To cover the costs until you receive your first scholarship payment, we recommend bringing enough money for at least 2 months.
Payments cannot be made before the scholarship start date and the commencement of studies at the host institution. Furthermore, no additional benefits beyond those listed in this call for applications, such as benefits for family members, can be provided.
Please note that the travel allowance for In-Region scholarship holders will be transferred only with the first scholarship rate, i.e., upon arrival in the host country. The scholarship will be paid directly to the scholarship holder’s bank account. Further details will be communicated after admission to the scholarship programme in the Letter of Award.
The DAAD reserves the right to terminate the scholarship by cancelling the scholarship agreement if good cause is found. In this case, the scholarship payments shall be discontinued immediately. A good cause exists, in particular, if you have violated the rules of good scientific practice.
Addendum Benefits
DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship holders in the framework of PhD programmes are also
- a) encouraged to apply for a short-term research stay in Germany for 3 to 6 months.
Please note:
- The short-term research stay in Germany should preferably be announced in the application for the regular scholarship and can only be awarded if the necessary financial means are available.
- If you would like to apply, please note that the funding period for a short-term research stay in Germany is part of the In-Country/In-Region programme, and the regular study period of the programme may not be exceeded by the short-term research stay in Germany; this must be included in the regular study period of the In-Country/In-Region programme.
- Further information will be provided upon request via the DAAD Portal after you have received your In-Country/In-Region scholarship.
The short-term research scholarship includes:
- A monthly scholarship payment for living costs
- Health/accident/personal liability insurance
- A flat-rate travel allowance
DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship holders are also
- b) invited to apply for different Summer Schools in Germany (four weeks)
- c) invited to participate in further training possibilities such as E-Trainings.
Further details regarding additional benefits and the corresponding application processes will be provided after admission to the scholarship programme.
The Application and Selection Procedure for the PhD Degree
As a first step, all applicants must submit a complete application for the programme via the DAAD Portal. This is the standard upload area for all programme applications, and some documents may not be required for your application. Please refer to your programme call to check which documents are required. Please be aware of the DAAD’s application deadline as well as the University of Dschang´s deadline.
The application process for DAAD scholarships contains the following steps:
- Register on the portal: https://portal.meindaad.de/sites/personalfunding/#PBFApplication- Start?fundingProgramInstance=57837867
- Log in to the portal.
- Carefully read the instructions for applying in the portal.
- Submit your application via the portal by the deadline indicated on the cover page of this document (or write the deadline directly here)
Remember to check that your application is complete and meets DAAD requirements before submitting! Otherwise, your application cannot be considered. DAAD will conduct a formal review of applications received via the DAAD portal only, in accordance with the DAAD criteria.
In addition to the application process, applicants must apply for admission to Benue State University using the contact details and procedures prescribed by the institution. The institution sets its own deadline for the admission process. Please inform yourself well in advance about the application process at the host institution.
Please note: in some countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, a document from the Qualifications Authority must be submitted for university admission (e.g., from SAQA in South Africa). The application for these documents can take a while, and it is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain them from the relevant authorities in a timely manner.
In a final selection organised by the DAAD, applications that have met both the admission requirements at the host university (and the university’s rank in the pre-selection) and the DAAD’s formal criteria are evaluated by an independent selection committee (international university teachers and experts from German and foreign universities as well as alumni). The independent selection committee evaluates applications based on the submitted documents, taking into account the institution’s pre-selection ranking. Areas evaluated include academic performance and quality, extracurricular activities, motivation, and relevance of the research topic (if applicable).
The selection process usually takes place between April and September. The final decision will be announced approximately 6 months after the application process is completed (for the Sub-Saharan Africa region). Please note that the information regarding the selection process and the deadlines for announcing final decisions is subject to change.
The DAAD reserves the right to make the final selection. Please note that all short-listed applicants may be asked to participate in a multi-wave monitoring survey to gather data on different academic and career development aspects. Participation is voluntary.
The Documents to be Uploaded in the DAAD Portal
Documents for the DAAD scholarship application to be submitted and uploaded to the DAAD portal (in either English or German):
- Copy of the most recent university degree certificate stating final grades
- If available, including a grading scale for the final university degree, plus information on the recognition of the university degree certificates in the host country.
- Transcript of records of your most recent university degree→ “Mandatory Attachments“- Transcript of records/academic achievements
Letter of Motivation 1-3 pages (at least 300 and not more than 1000 words) with your personal, social motivation as well as your reference to the studies and a PhD project. → “Mandatory Attachments“- Study project/motivation
Copy of a valid passport or, if not applicable, a copy of a valid National Identification Card. This document must be valid at the time of application. In-Region applicants selected for scholarship funding are responsible for ensuring their travel documents are valid before departure. → “Mandatory Attachments“
- Passport / Identity card
- Abstract of the proposal: One page; must include name and title of the proposal → “Mandatory Attachments “- Abstract of the proposal.
Detailed and precise
- PhD proposal 8-10 pages, excluding the references/bibliography→ “Attachments“- PhD proposal
Detailed work and Timetable. Detailed information outlining the entire scholarship period, referencing specific months and dates, as well as the information on when the last exam will take place (if applicable: mentioning the planned research stay in Germany.
The General Information on the Application
Applications must be submitted via the DAAD portal https://portal.meindaad.de/sites/personalfunding/#PBFApplication-Start?fundingProgramInstance=57837867.
Scan paper documents and save them as PDFs. Please note that you can only upload PDF files to the portal.
Deadline: 27th November 2025
Applications submitted through other channels or to other authorities will not be considered. The DAAD portal closes at 24.00 hrs. Central European Time (CET or CEST) on the last application day. If you have any technical questions or problems that your local information and advice centres could not help you with, please do not hesitate to contact the DAAD technical Portal via e-mail at portal@daad.de.
PhD Scholarship Applications 2026 at The University of Dschang in Cameroon
Information Session for interested applicants for scholarship at the University of Dschang
DAAD plans to offer a virtual information session. If you are interested in the information session, please register at the following link:
Enquiries related to the DAAD Scholarship
DAAD Contact Person: Iman Al-Rashdan E-Mail: al-rashdan@daad.de
Enquiries related to the general admission and the study programme at the University of Dschang
Contact Person: Prof. Télesphore Benoît Nguelefack
E-Mail: nguelefack@yahoo.fr
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