Are you a young faculty member in Africa eager to lead cutting-edge research in public and population health? The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) invites applications for its prestigious CARTA PhD Fellowships 2026. This fully funded doctoral program supports early-career academics at African partner institutions to become research leaders and scholars in their fields.

CARTA PhD Fellowship 2026 – Overview

Host Region: Africa
Fellowship Type: Doctoral (PhD) Research Fellowship
Fields of Study: Public Health, Population Health, and Interdisciplinary Research
Funding Duration: Up to 28 months
Application Deadline: August 20, 2025
Number of Awards: 22 fully funded fellowships

Eligibility Criteria for PhD Scholarship Africa

To apply for CARTA PhD Fellowships 2026, candidates must:

Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
Be under 40 years (men) or under 45 years (women)
Be a full-time faculty or research staff at an eligible institution
Have NOT yet registered for a PhD or be in their first year
Be committed to academic leadership and institutional development
Obtain institutional commitment to waive tuition and support academic leave
Propose a PhD topic aligned with public and population health

Eligible Institutions for CARTA Fellowship 2026

To be eligible, applicants must be full-time academic or research staff at one of the following African partner institutions:

African Population and Health Research Center, Kenya
Agincourt Health and Population Unit, South Africa
Ifakara Health Institute, Tanzania
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi
Makerere University, Uganda
Moi University, Kenya
Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
University of Nairobi, Kenya
University of Rwanda, Rwanda
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

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How to Apply for CARTA PhD Fellowships 2026?

Follow the steps below for doctoral fellowships for African researchers

Step 1: Visit the official call for Carta PhD Fellowships 2026 and read the descriptions carefully.

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Step 2: Contact the CARTA focal person at your institution to express your interest and request application materials.

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Step 3: Submit preliminary application and reference letters via REDCap.

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Note: Nominated candidates will be invited for full application.

CARTA PhD Fellowship 2026 Benefits

Successful fellows will receive:

A structured PhD training program with expert mentorship and peer learning
A modest monthly stipend (for 28 months)
Research funding up to $10,500 (based on available budget)
A laptop
Training in academic writing, data analysis, and qualitative & quantitative methods
Residential Joint Advanced Seminars (JAS) and a 7-month digital Inter-JAS

Apply Now – Start PhD in Africa

Don’t miss this opportunity to build your future as a research leader in Africa. Apply for the CARTA PhD Fellowship 2026 and transform your academic journey with expert support, collaborative training, and a vibrant research network.

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