African Development Bank Group Shanghai Ocean University Scholarship Master and PhD Program 2027

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Application opens for the BAD-SHOU Scholarships 2027. The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) are offering master’s and PhD scholarships for 2027. The programmes take place in Shanghai, China, and aim to strengthen African expertise in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, marine sciences and resource management.

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Programmes offered by BAD-SHOU Scholarships

The programmes last 3 years for a master’s degree and 4 years for a PhD. The disciplines announced are:

• Aquaculture and biology;
• Fisheries resources and marine sciences;
• Food science and engineering;
• Fisheries economics and management;
• Applied economics, taught in Chinese;
• Mechanics and electronic information, the latter taught in Chinese.

Scholarship coverage by BAD-SHOU Scholarships

The scholarship covers full tuition fees, accommodation, meals and a monthly allowance. It also includes specialised training and access to the university’s research facilities.

Airfares and visa fees remain the responsibility of the recipients.

Master’s degree requirements by BAD-SHOU Scholarships

• Be a national of an AfDB regional member country and have experience in fisheries or the blue economy;
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or in another field with plans for a career in fisheries or the blue economy;
• Provide an IELTS score of at least 6,0 or a TOEFL score of at least 80, obtained within the last two years;
• For a programme taught in Chinese, provide an HSK Level 5 result with a score above 180, obtained within the last two years;
• Meet the age requirement of 30 years as of 1er septembre 2027;
• Have a very strong academic record, with the source specifically citing a GPA of at least 3,0.

Preparatory Chinese language training lasting up to two years is available to applicants who do not meet the language requirements. The age requirements must be met at the start of the academic year.

PhD requirements by BAD-SHOU Scholarships

• Be a national of an AfDB regional member country and have experience in fisheries or the blue economy;
• Hold a master’s degree in marine sciences, aquaculture, economics, environmental policy, development studies or a related discipline;
• Provide an IELTS score of at least 6,0 or a TOEFL score of at least 80;
• Be no older than 35 years as of 1er septembre 2027;
• Provide evidence of research experience and at least one published article;
• Have analytical, research and policy development skills, as well as communication and teamwork skills in a multicultural setting.

PhD applicants must contact a potential thesis supervisor before submitting their application and enter the supervisor’s name on the form. A CV, research proposal and published articles must be sent to the supervisor for a preliminary assessment. The list of supervisors is available at: https://ieo.shou.edu.cn/18224/list.htm.

Programme structure of BAD-SHOU Scholarships

The programme combines lectures, seminars, practical laboratory work, technical training, research discussions and group presentations. Visits to aquaculture sites and cultural activities are also planned.

Application for the BAD-SHOU Scholarships

The application must be submitted online before 17 novembre 2026, together with a full CV and copies of the required degree certificates. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stages of selection, which include online interviews with SHOU.

For technical difficulties, email [email protected] describing the problem and, if possible, attaching a screenshot. The scholarship does not confer AfDB employee status.

If you want to apply for the BAD-SHOU Scholarships 2027: Master’s and PhD Studies in China , click on the link below :

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