UKUDLA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Germany

  •  Fellowship
  •  01-Jun-2025
  •   Germany
  • $$  €3,900/month basic subsistence allowance (for South Africa), travel costs, and optional research funding

The African German Centre for Food Systems and Data Science, funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with support from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany, offers fellowships to support postdoctoral research projects in Southern Africa in collaboration with one of its partner institutions.

To be eligible for the postdoctoral fellowship at the African German Centre for Food Systems and Data Science is open to candidates who hold a doctoral degree and propose research projects aligned with the themes of sustainable food systems and applied data science. African applicants must submit their applications through the University of Pretoria, while candidates from Germany or those with a strong academic connection to Germany should apply via the University of Hohenheim.

The University of Hohenheim is renowned for its strong focus on agricultural sciences, food systems, and sustainability located in Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 1818, the university has developed into a leading institution in bioeconomy and interdisciplinary research, particularly in areas related to food security, environmental protection, and rural development.

Universität Hohenheim Information

Universität Hohenheim Grants

UKUDLA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Germany Established in 1818, Universität Hohenheim (University of Hohenheim) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Stuttgart (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts Baden-Württemberg), Universität Hohenheim is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universität Hohenheim offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 201 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: African countries (via University of Pretoria); Germany and Germany-related candidates (via University of Hohenheim)

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship supports research in sustainable and resilient food systems and applied data science. Interdisciplinary projects integrating both areas are especially welcome.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold a doctoral degree

    • Propose a research project relevant to UKUDLA’s mission

    • Be affiliated with a recognized institution in Southern Africa or have a demonstrated connection to Germany (for German applicants)

    • For African candidates: apply via the University of Pretoria website, not through the UKUDLA-Hohenheim portal.

Offered Benefits

  • A 12-month fully funded postdoctoral fellowship

  • Monthly stipend of approximately €3,900 (for South Africa)

  • Coverage of travel and flight expenses

  • Opportunity to apply for additional research funding

  • Support within a multidisciplinary, international network of researchers focusing on food systems and data science

Application Process

  • Applications must be submitted via the University of Pretoria homepage for African candidates.

  • Required documents include:

    • Post-Doc Scholarship Announcement (PDF)

    • Post-Doc Scholarship Information (PDF)

    • Post-Doc Research Project Application Form (DOCX)

  • For Application & File upload via Homepage University of Pretoria,  click here. 

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