Applications are invited for one Postdoctoral Fellowship and one Doctoral Scholarship for research in the field of higher education studies and to contribute to the Research Project on the History of Universities in South Africa.
Application Deadline: 28th February 2021
About the Award: Based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Howard College campus), the successful applicants will strive for excellence in the quality and transformative impacts of their research, work with leading scholars involved in researching the histories of universities in South Africa and uphold the highest forms of ethical standards.
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Type: PhD, Postdoctorate
Eligibility:
- The Postdoctoral Fellowship: Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree within the past five years in a discipline/field relevant to the topic of the research project (higher education, history, sociology, politics, etc.).
- The Doctoral Scholarship: Applicants must have completed a Masters degree in a discipline/ field relevant to the topic of the research project (higher education, history, sociology, politics, etc.).
To be Taken at (Country): University of KwaZulu-Natal (Howard College campus)
Number of Awards: 2
Value of Award:
- The Postdoctoral Fellowship will be for 12 months and is worth R 210 000 per annum (tax free). It may be renewable if finances permit and on progress of research and performance. Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree within the past five years in a discipline/field relevant to the topic of the research project (higher education, history, sociology, politics, etc.).
- The Doctoral Scholarship is for three years and worth R120 000 per year. It is renewable annually on progress of research and performance. Applicants must have completed a Masters degree in a discipline/ field relevant to the topic of the research project (higher education, history, sociology, politics, etc.).
Duration of Award:
Postdoctoral Fellowship: 1 year
Doctoral Scholarship: 3 years
How to Apply: All applications will be required to provide:
A letter of motivation
An up-to-date CV
Contact details of two academic referees
A two-page summary of your research interests
An example of your academic writing either an article or chapter of your PhD thesis.
- It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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