The African Climate and Environment Centre – Future African Savannas (AFAS) is inviting applications for 18 fully funded Master’s fellowships.
Successful candidates will study at the University of Nairobi or Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny and undertake interdisciplinary training and stakeholder-oriented research focused on climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in African savannas through Nature-based Solutions (NbS).
Thematic areas: Water, Agriculture, Energy, One Health and Biodiversity.
Eligibility highlights:
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Bachelor’s degree (minimum Second Class Upper or equivalent).
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Must be below 26 years as of 2 October 2026.
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Full-time, in-person commitment.
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Applicants must apply to only one host university.
Selected candidates at UoN will enrol in the Master’s Programme in Climate Change Adaptation.
Application deadline: 31 March 2026
Apply here: https://www.afas.africa/call-for-applications-afas-master-programme/
The programme is supported by DAAD German Academic Exchange Service in partnership with University of Cologne and University of Bonn.