The Department of Agricultural and Food Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences, University for Development Studies (UDS), invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the 2027 DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), aims to strengthen higher education, research capacity and sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa by supporting academically qualified individuals pursuing development-related postgraduate studies. For the 2027/2028 intake, the DAAD call provides for up to three In-Country and eight In-Region Master's scholarships at UDS, subject to the availability of funding.

1. Eligible Programme
Scholarships are available for the following programme at UDS:
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Agricultural Economics
The programme offers an opportunity for qualified graduates to develop advanced knowledge and research capacity relevant to agricultural and food systems, economic development, and evidence-based decision-making.

2. Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Hold a completed three- or four-year bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification, with at least Second-Class Upper Division or its equivalent.
2. Have completed their most recent university degree no more than six years before the time of application.
3. Be a national or permanent resident of a Sub-Saharan African country.
4. Demonstrate clear motivation and commitment to postgraduate study.
5. Possess a thorough command of the language of instruction.
6. Meet the applicable admission requirements of UDS.

University staff, candidates being considered for academic appointments, public-sector professionals, AFE alumni, fresh graduates and other eligible applicants are invited to apply. Female applicants, refugees with recognised refugee status, and candidates from marginalised regions or groups are particularly encouraged.
Applicants who have already received a DAAD Master's scholarship are not eligible for further DAAD Master's funding.

3. Scholarship Benefits
Subject to the applicable DAAD award conditions, the scholarship package includes:

1. Tuition fees, as specified in the scholarship award letter.
2. Monthly scholarship of EUR 400 for In-Country scholars or EUR 500 for In-Region scholars.
3. Annual study and research allowance of EUR 460.
4. Thesis publication allowance of EUR 400.
5. Travel allowance and health insurance for In-Region scholars, as specified in the award letter.

The scholarship may also provide opportunities for eligible research-based Master's scholars to apply for a short-term research stay in Germany of three to six months, subject to the programme conditions and availability of funding.

4. How to Apply
Applicants must complete both of the following processes:

A. DAAD scholarship application
Submit a complete application through the official DAAD Portal:
https://portal.meindaad.de/sites/personalfunding/#PBFApplication-Start?fundingProgramInstance=57883921

B. UDS admission application
Applicants must also apply separately for admission to the MPhil in Agricultural Economics at the University for Development Studies and satisfy the University's admission requirements and deadlines. The scholarships will take entries for the 2027/2028 academic year. Thus, 2027/2028 applicants can apply at: www.admissions.uds.edu.gh once the university is open for admissions.

5. Required Application Documents
Applicants should prepare the mandatory documents specified in the DAAD call, including:

1. Completed online DAAD application form.
2. Curriculum Vitae in tabular format.
3. Completed DAAD Letter of Recommendation.
4. Final bachelor’s degree certificate showing the required academic qualification.
5. Academic transcript of the most recent university degree.
6. Letter of Motivation of 300–1,000 words, explaining personal, social, and academic motivation and a possible master’s research project.
7. Valid passport or national identification card.

Additional documents may be required depending on the applicant's circumstances. Applicants should consult the official call carefully and ensure that all mandatory documents are uploaded in PDF format. Proof of admission must be submitted before the scholarship begins if it is not available at the time of application.

6. Application Deadline

Thursday, 12 November 2026.

The DAAD Portal closes at midnight Central European Time on the deadline date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the application process early and allow sufficient time to obtain and upload all required documents.

Incomplete applications and applications submitted through channels other than the DAAD Portal will not be considered.

7. Further Information
For complete scholarship requirements, application instructions, and conditions, applicants must consult the official DAAD call for the 2027/2028 intake . For more enquiries related to the general admission and the study programme, applicants may contact Department of Agricultural and Food Economics at: afe@uds.edu.gh or the Directorate Of International Relations and Advancement (DIRA) at: dira@uds.edu.gh | admissions_internatioanl@uds.edu.gh

Important: Admission to UDS and the award of a DAAD scholarship are separate processes. Scholarship awards are subject to the availability of funding, and applicants must satisfy both DAAD and UDS requirements.

Issued by:
Department of Agricultural and Food Economics
Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences
University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, Ghana