Are you a PhD candidate at an East African university researching urban challenges in the region? The Leiden-Delft-Erasmus East Africa Research Network (LEARN) invites you to apply for a 5-day PhD Academy designed to help you sharpen your research, advance your writing, and connect with peers and experienced scholars across East Africa.

PhD candidates enrolled in East African universities, at an advanced stage of their doctoral studies, with a draft chapter, article outline, or approved proposal.

Application deadline: 9 October 2026, 5:00 PM EAT

For full details, eligibility criteria, and selection criteria, read the full call document.

Enquiries: learn@nuvoniresearch.org