The EXCEL-PHARM consortium invites the next generation of researchers to study, research, innovate, and lead. The scholarship portal is now open — degree-seeking Master's and PhD applications for the 2026/2027 intake are being accepted, with a deadline of 15 August 2026.
The EXCEL-PHARM consortium — Capacity Building for Advanced Research in Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences in Africa — is calling on Africa's next generation of research leaders to study, research, innovate, and lead. Through intra-Africa academic mobility, world-class training, and a network of leading universities, EXCEL-PHARM is building a stronger Africa.
What EXCEL-PHARM offers
- Master's & PhD programmes — fully supported postgraduate study in pharmaceutical and health sciences.
- Intra-Africa mobility — study and research across partner universities in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Uganda, and Portugal.
- Advanced research & academic excellence — work alongside world-class supervisors on Africa-relevant challenges.
- Network, collaborate, make an impact — join a continent-wide community of scholars and partner institutions.
Scholarship portal now open
The EXCEL-PHARM scholarship portal is now open. Degree-seeking scholarship applications for the 2026/2027 intake are being accepted until 15 August 2026. Applying takes two steps: first secure admission to your chosen degree programme at its partner institution, then apply for the EXCEL-PHARM scholarship to fund your studies — both can be done now. Follow announcements at www.excel-pharm.org.
We strongly encourage applications from
EXCEL-PHARM is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity for All. We particularly encourage applications from:
- Women and female researchers
- Persons with disabilities
- Individuals from vulnerable and underrepresented backgrounds
Our partner institutions
- University of Cape Coast, Ghana — Consortium Lead
- University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Senegal
- Stellenbosch University, South Africa
- Makerere University, Uganda
- Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
Be ready. Be competitive. Be part of Africa's next generation of research leaders. Explore the available opportunities on the EXCEL-PHARM mobilities page.
The EXCEL-PHARM Project is funded by the European Union under the NDICI-2024-MOBAF programme and is managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
