DAAD Ghana

Call for participation!

The DAAD Regional Office Accra is organizing a PhD Proposal Writing Workshop in , in June (17th and 18th June).
Event is planned for prospective applicants to fine-tune their research proposals for PhD opportunities in Germany. Participation is 1 day per subject group (Humanities and Social Science subject areas – 17th June I STEM subject areas – 18th June).

If you are planning to pursue a PhD in Germany or continue your research career in Germany, you are encouraged to attend.

To participate, please complete a Pre-registration form via this link:
https://www.daad.de/surveys/412161?lang=en

Complete the pre-registration form by 25th May 2026!
Selected candidates will be informed by 5th June 2026
For more information visit: https://www.daad-ghana.org/en/event/phd-proposal-writing-workshop-lagos/

Attendance is Free-of-charge!
The DAAD however does not pay for transportation or accommodation costs of participants to the event location.


German Missions in Nigeria
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Happy International Workers’ Day!

Celebrating workers everywhere; especially those advancing progress through knowledge, innovation, and collaboration.

We arecommitted to expanding opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals in Ghana to find study and research opportunities in Germany. Together, through strong Ghana–Germany partnerships, we can build skills, share ideas, and shape solutions for a better future.

Here’s to the workers and innovators driving change. Happy May Day!




Please note, our office remains closed today in commemoration of the holiday.
Regular office hours will commence from Mobday 4th May.

Falling Walls Lab is again happening in this June. days to submit you application to present your innovation to the World. Win to represent Ghana in the Finale Berlin in November.

Register your innovation NOW! Share the call within your StartUp hub.
Go to: https://falling-walls.com/falling-walls-lab-accra-ghana-daad

German Embassy Accra

Do you wish to start studying a Bachelors degree in Germany? Your school leaving certificate alone is not enough to study in Germany? You’d like to improve your German language skills?

Join the DAAD Vorsprung for a smooth transition to start your bachelors in the STEM subjects in Germany.

We have two Info Sessions planned this week. Join to ask all your questions on this programme.
Meeting is via Teams.
Tuesday, 28th April at13:00 GMT
Thursday, 30th April at 8:00 GMT
Join Via: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/369671054283402?p=TAdqHm2AprY9puPMZj
Meeting-ID: 369 671 054 283 402
Passcode: o7pK6LQ3

Do you have an innovative idea? Small or big Idea? Apply and present at our next Falling Walls Lab Accra, Ghana event with the possibility of representing Ghana at the global Finale in Berlin, Germany this November!

Students, entrepreneurs, early-career researchers and academics of all disciplines are invited to apply to present their ideas in 3-Minutes.
This year's edition is brought to you by DAAD Ghana and the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana (AHK Ghana).
All selected candidates will meet at the conference room of West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) - University of Ghana to battle it out by presenting to our esteemed jury and a LIVE audience.

This promises to be an awesome event. Submit your interesting idea today. Deadline is Monday 4th May 2026.
Apply via this link:
https://falling-walls.com/falling-walls-lab-accra-ghana-daad or the link in Bio.
Falling Walls Lab

Are you applying for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship for your SDG-related Master’s course in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Join our info session for a step by step guide on your application process.
Date: April, 22 2026
Time: 11am GMT
Register: https://daad-veranstaltung.webex.com/weblink/register/r3d801e3d4e196c64d0de13ac2f9a73d8

About the programme: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=&intention=&q=in-country&page=2&detail=10000486
Don’t miss out on this opportunity.

DAAD South Africa

DAAD Ghana will be hosting:



Are you navigating study options; bachelors, masters, PhD in Germany?
Join our Online University Presentation (OHP) for clarification on study programmes from these public universities.

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. GMT

Register via: https://daad-veranstaltung.webex.com/weblink/register/r5e88db232be161797989551589e441b8

Apply for a DAAD scholarship in Sub-Saharan Africa!
Do you see your future academic career contributing to sustainable development and the SDGs in Africa?
Register and join the info Session tomorrow April 8, 2026 to know more.

Participants will gain clarification on:
- the host institutions and courses that are funded through this scholarship.
- the requirements for applying for the scholarship.
- the structure and timelines of the scholarship programme.

Register here: https://daad-veranstaltung.webex.com/webappng/sites/daad-veranstaltung/webinar/webinarSeries/register/c91a08e5327a4734b74ee787964742ad

Easter Greetings from DAAD Regional Office Accra
As we celebrate this season of renewal and hope, the DAAD Regional Office Accra wishes you a joyful and peaceful Easter filled with warmth, reflection, and new beginnings.
Please note that our office will remain closed during the Easter holidays. We will reopen on Tuesday, 7th April.
We look forward to reconnecting with you and bringing exciting updates and opportunities this quarter.

Happy Easter!

Apply for opportunities in partner institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Application for the DAAD In-country/In-region scholarships is now open. Deadline is 29th April, 2026.

Check out the programmes open in West and Southern Africa: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=&intention=&q=in-country&page=2&detail=10000486

Do register for upcoming LIVE Web Seminars on the programme and how to successfully apply.

Register here: https://daad-veranstaltung.webex.com/webappng/sites/daad-veranstaltung/webinar/webinarSeries/register/c91a08e5327a4734b74ee787964742ad