Advertorial: Call to apply for NIHSS PhD/doctoral scholarships

 Advertorial: Call to apply for NIHSS PhD/doctoral scholarships

The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has partnered with the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) to develop the African Pathways Programme through doctoral scholarships. The program’s aim aligns with the mandates of the institute and council to promote and facilitate research in the humanities and social sciences and explore new vistas in pan-African scholarship. Applications from suitably qualified non-South African students are invited to study full-time towards a doctoral degree in the humanities and social sciences at South African public universities. The call will be open to students whose research is focused on their country or a comparative study in the following broad themes:

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• Pre and post-colonial states, institutions, and local experiences.

• Histories and legacies of liberation struggles.

• Regional integration, new development, and economic alternatives.

International political economy and the role of African humanities.

• Heritage, identity, and culture (including literature, performance, art, and musicology).

ELIGIBILITY

• Only non-South African citizens (based in any African country) from designated groups prefer women.

• Not older than 45 years old at the time of the application.

• A successful completion of a Master’s degree, entering the first year of Ph.D./doctoral study following an upgrade from a Master’s registration, or registering for Ph.D. study in the first-year enrolment.

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VALUE, PERIOD, AND CONDITIONS OF THE AWARD

The scholarship award value is R132 000 annually, tenable for three (3) years.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Academic merit.

• Coherence and feasibility of the proposed research project.

• Contribution of the project to the body of knowledge.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Candidates should submit the following documentation for application:

1. Online application form

2. Letter of confirmation by the prospective department or supervisor that you will be admitted to the participating university for registration for Ph.D. study.

3. A motivation letter (no longer than one A4 page – 500 words).

4. A recent intellectual autobiography: a narrative of the major influences in your life (not longer than one A4 page – 500 words).

5. A research proposal outlining the problem statement, methodology, feasibility of your study, and its contribution to the body of knowledge in the particular field.

6. A certified copy of your full academic transcript/s.

7. A certified copy of your passport.

8. Sample copies of your best writing, e.g., a chapter from your Master’s study or any published academic work.

9. Two letters of recommendation from academics who are familiar with your work, of which one must be the supervisor of your Master’s thesis.

BRICS RESEARCH AND TEACHING MOBILITY GRANTS

The National Institute for the Humanities and the Social Sciences (NIHSS) and the South African BRICS Think Tank (SABIT) are pleased to invite suitably qualified researchers and postgraduate students in South African universities and research institutes for the BRICS Researching and Teaching Mobility Grants.

The objectives of the BRICS research and teaching initiative are to provide a platform for researchers and academics to exchange ideas and to generate evidence-based policy recommendations in the identified BRICS thematic areas.

These themes are:

• Promoting cooperation for economic growth and development.

• The maintaining of peace and security.

• Social justice, sustainable development, and quality of life.

• Political and economic governance.

• Achieving progress by sharing knowledge and innovation.

Funding in this program will support South African researchers, academics, and postgraduate students (Master’s and Doctoral) undertaking research and teaching endeavors at BRICS universities and research institutes. The fund also supports scholars and researchers from other BRICS universities and research institutes conducting mobility activities in South African universities and research institutes. Funds will be reserved for use in one financial year.

ELIGIBILITY

• Only South African citizens are eligible to apply.

• Full-time postgraduate students must be registered for a Master’s or Doctoral program in a South African public university.

• BRICS-based academics and researchers must be invited by a South African-based academic or researcher.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Applications will be considered based on scientific and technical merit.

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