2026 European Union TESIECS Scholarship
Job Description
2026 European Union TESIECS Scholarship
TESIECS (Towards Enhancing Sustainable and Innovative Environmental Change Solutions) is a partnership of University of Johannesburg, University of Zimbabwe, University of the Western Cape, University of Botswana, and the Namibia University of Science and Technology.
Technical partner Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and is funded by the European Union.
The TESIECS Intra-Africa Mobility project is pleased to host a 2 week intensive workshop that is designed to empower early career researchers/academics and support personnel with tools to navigate the evolving global academic landscape.
Hosted at the University of Johannesburg, this programme bridges the gap between traditional research and modern institutional leadership.
Summary
- Type: Masters Scholarships
- Hosts: European Union
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Benefits: Full Scholarship, Living Stipend, Travel Costs, Accommodation
- Deadline: June 1, 2026
Requirement for the 2026 European Union TESIECS Scholarship
- be a citizen of an African country and have a valid passport.
- be available to move from the country in which you are a citizen, or where you may be studying or working.
- Be an active, permanent member of academic, administrative or technical staff.
- Students applying to the University of Johannesburg and the University of the Western Cape for degrees or accredited courses must obtain a SAQA Certificate of Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications.
Scholarship Perks
- Each of the different types of mobility scholarship provides the recipient with adequate funds to cover reasonable travel, accommodation and subsistence costs.
- The host university covers tuition costs (if applicable), research costs as relevant, and insurance
Guidelines
- Complete the online staff mobility application
- Provide all necessary documents and proof of 2 weeks leave
- Go through a TESIECS selection process
- Successful applicants are informed of the outcome and award of TESIECS Intra-Africa mobility funding.