Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
LOCATION: Multiple Regions
The MMoCRA programme supports African students, researchers, trainees and university staff through fully-funded scholarships and academic mobility grants for Masters, Doctoral, and Traineeship programmes.
ELIGIBILITY:
MMoCRA provides structured academic mobility and knowledge exchange opportunities for diverse stakeholders committed to advancing climate resilience across Africa.
Students and Early Career Researchers: Master’s Students, Doctoral Candidates, and Trainees across Africa are the primary beneficiaries of the MMoCRA mobility scheme. The program offers comprehensive support for advanced studies in climate resilience, providing access to world-class facilities, multidisciplinary training, and opportunities to develop scientific, technical, and practical skills necessary to address Africa’s climate challenges.
Available Opportunities:
44 Master’s degree scholarships (up to 24 months)
12 Doctoral scholarships (up to 36 months)
20 short-term traineeships (3-6 months)
Academic and Administrative Staff: Lecturers, researchers, supervisors, mobility coordinators, and project administrators within the consortium and beyond are invited to participate in staff mobility programs. These opportunities focus on teaching collaboration, research partnerships, capacity-building activities, and institutional strengthening.
Available Opportunities:
19 staff mobility positions (1-3 months)
Focus on teaching, research collaboration, and institutional capacity building.
Industry and Practice-Oriented Stakeholders: Members in the climate, energy, agrifood, and sustainability sectors including energy companies, agribusinesses, research and innovation hubs, consultancies, and professional associations are key partners in the MMoCRA ecosystem. The program develops competencies aligned with real-world climate challenges and offers opportunities for collaboration, internships, and knowledge exchange.
Policy and Decision-Making Stakeholders: Government institutions, public agencies, and regional policy bodies in Africa and relevant EU-level stakeholders receive insights on skills development, capacity-building outcomes, and evidence-based contributions that support climate-resilient development and informed policymaking.
Wider Community: Civil society organizations, local communities, and individuals interested in climate resilience, sustainability, and higher education benefit from MMoCRA’s societal impact and long-term contributions to building climate-resilient economies and communities.
BENEFIT:
Fully funded opportunities for climate resilience research and academic mobility across Africa
Full Scholarships: Masters and PhD grants covering tuition, living stipend, and travel costs
Global Network: Connect with researchers and institutions across different countries
Staff Mobility: Short-term mobility grants for university teaching and administration staff
Research Focus: Climate resilience, adaptation, agriculture, water, and sustainable development
