SHARE_Africa PhD Scholarships in Italy 2025

Omran Aburayya
May 25
3 min read

If you're an aspiring African researcher seeking to enhance your academic journey through international collaboration, the SHARE_Africa PhD Scholarships present a remarkable opportunity. Applications are now open for this prestigious program, designed to bolster research capacity and foster mobility between African and Italian institutions. Spearheaded by the Italian Higher Education with Africa (IHEA) Foundation, this initiative aims to cultivate a new generation of scholars equipped to address global challenges through interdisciplinary research.

🗒️ Scholarship Summary

Location: Italy and Partner African Countries
Host Institution: IHEA Foundation and affiliated Italian universities
Study Level: PhD
Target Group: African nationals with a Master's degree
Fields of Study: Culture, Competitiveness and Innovation, Green Transition, Health
Funding: Comprehensive funding including tuition, travel, and living expenses (€15000)
Duration: 6 to 12 months of research mobility
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
Start Date: To be determined upon selection
Eligible To: Incoming African PhD students

🌐 Scholarship Overview

The SHARE_Africa PhD Scholarships are part of the broader "Science Hubs for Advanced Research & Education with Africa" (SHARE_Africa) project, under Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). This program seeks to enhance research collaboration between African and Italian institutions by providing African PhD students with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research within Italian universities and research centers.

The scholarship focuses on key thematic areas aligned with both European Union missions and the Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2024), including:

Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism
Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Water Management
One Health, Global Health, Planetary Health

Each scholarship recipient will undertake a research mobility period ranging from 6 to 12 months, during which they will collaborate with Italian research groups, participate in academic activities, and contribute to joint research projects.

The SHARE_Africa PhD Scholarship provides a grant of €15,000 (Fifteen Thousand Euros) to each recipient. This amount is intended to cover the costs associated with the scholar's stay in Italy, including travel expenses, visa fees, health insurance, subsistence, and accommodation

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

Full Tuition Coverage: All academic fees waived during the mobility period.
Travel Expenses: Round-trip airfare between the home country and Italy.
Living Allowance: Monthly stipend to cover accommodation, meals, and other living costs.
Research Support: Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources.
Professional Development: Opportunities to attend workshops, seminars, and conferences.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Nationality: Be a citizen of an African country.
Academic Qualification: Hold a Master's degree relevant to the chosen research area.
PhD Enrollment: Be enrolled in a PhD program at an African university.
Research Proposal: Submit a research proposal aligned with the thematic areas of the scholarship.
Language Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in English; knowledge of Italian is an advantage.

📝 Application Procedure

Interested candidates should follow these steps:

Prepare Documents: Gather the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and degrees
- Research proposal (maximum 5 pages)
- Letter of motivation
- Two academic reference letters
- Proof of enrollment in a PhD program
- Copy of passport or national ID
Submit Application: Send all documents in PDF format to the IHEA Foundation via email at [fondazioneihea@gmail.com] by May 30, 2025.
Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprising members of the IHEA Foundation. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.