The Next Generation Social Science Fellowship Program in Africa calls for applications from PhD students conducting social science research at accredited African institutions. Between $10,000 and $15,000 in grants will be provided for each fellow to support research work. Those interested must apply before the deadline.
Program Details
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC), as part of its Next Generation of Social Sciences in Africa, offers scholarships to support the completion of PhDs and promote the next generation of social science research in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The scholarships support dissertation research on peace, security and development issues.
This program also offers two workshops each year to help fellows further develop and strengthen their research, engage with key literature in their fields, embark on field-based research, and develop their ability for academic writing, including academic publications.
Fellowship Benefits
- The doctoral dissertation research fellowship supports 6-12 months of dissertation research costs of up to US$15,000.
- The doctoral dissertation completion fellowship supports a one-year leave from teaching and administrative responsibilities through a stipend up to US$10,000 to permit the completion of dissertation.
Level and Areas of Study
The offer is for PhD research students in Social Science.
Place of Study
The fellowship is to take place at an accredited university, or affiliate institutions in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa Doctoral Fellowships, the candidates must:
- be citizens of any sub-Saharan African country
- be enrolled and working towards a PhD in an accredited university, or affiliated to an institution in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda
- have a fully developed doctoral dissertation research proposal approved by a graduate school/program at an accredited university in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania or Uganda.
- be in the final year of writing and have completed at least two doctoral dissertation chapters ( for the doctoral dissertation completion fellowship). Applicants holding a faculty position or demonstrating a durable commitment to higher education in Africa are given priority.
The program seeks to promote diversity and strongly encourages women to apply.
Application Procedure
- All applications must be submitted using the online application portal.
- Strong proposals will offer clear and concise descriptions of the project and its significance.
- Proposals should display a thorough knowledge of the relevant social science literature that applicants will engage and the methodologies relevant to the project.
- Applicants must demonstrate that all proposed activities are feasible and can be completed in a timely manner.
Submission Deadline: February 10.