EXCEL-PHARM scholarship applications open soon. Prospective applicants can now apply to four UCC postgraduate programmes — MPhil Infections and Immunity, MPhil Drug Discovery and Development, PhD Drug Discovery and Development, and PhD Pharmaceutical Technology — through the UCC Postgraduate Admissions Portal.
The EXCEL-PHARM consortium is preparing to open scholarship applications for the 2026 intake. Ahead of that launch, the University of Cape Coast (UCC) — the project's coordinating institution — is now accepting applications for four postgraduate programmes that will host EXCEL-PHARM scholarship holders.
How the two applications fit together: applicants first secure admission to the UCC degree programme of their choice through the UCC Postgraduate Admissions Portal. When the EXCEL-PHARM scholarship call opens, admitted students can then apply for the scholarship to fund that degree. Starting the admissions process now puts you in the strongest position when the scholarship window opens.
UCC postgraduate programmes for the 2026 intake
- MPhil in Infections and Immunity — Advanced training in pathogen-host interactions, antimicrobial resistance, and infectious disease control across Africa.
- MPhil in Drug Discovery and Development — Comprehensive master's programme in modern drug discovery techniques, medicinal chemistry, and the full drug development pipeline.
- PhD in Drug Discovery and Development — Doctoral programme advancing original research with a focus on African-relevant diseases and novel therapeutic agents.
- PhD Pharmaceutical Technology — Research-focused doctorate covering advanced formulation science, drug delivery systems, and manufacturing processes.
Full programme descriptions, learning outcomes, and course modules are available on the EXCEL-PHARM mobilities page.
Who is encouraged to apply
Priority will be given to applicants from Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Senegal. Females, persons with disabilities, and applicants from other vulnerable groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
- Apply to UCC now via the UCC Postgraduate Admissions Portal: apply.ucc.edu.gh.
- Register your interest in the EXCEL-PHARM scholarship by visiting www.excel-pharm.org — we will announce the scholarship call here as soon as it opens.
- Questions? Email info@excel-pharm.org and the project coordination office at UCC will respond.
Downloadable poster
Partners and prospective applicants are welcome to share the EXCEL-PHARM 2026 admissions poster. Download the poster (PNG).
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.
