Deadline: 18 March 2016
The African Leadership Centre (ALC), a joint initiative of King’s College London and the University of Nairobi is currently inviting applications from African Scholars to apply for its Peace, Security and Development Fellowships. The ALC aims to build a new community of leaders generating cutting edge knowledge on peace, security and development. To this end, the ALC undertakes to do the following:
- Create an enabling environment for ideas that are grounded in African realities
- Provide space for interaction with role models
- Build capacity for independent thinking
- Expand the knowledge base to develop transformational ideas for meaningful change
- Create opportunities to transfer knowledge to achieve multiplier effects for communities
- Connect with processes nationally, regionally and globally, especially in the field of peace and security
- Build lasting partnerships that will maintain an African-led vision of change
Benefits
Funds will be made available to cover tuition, subsistence in the UK and Africa, accommodation, research-related costs, and all travel expenses related to the programme.
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to be considered eligible, candidates must have citizenship in an African country.
- Successful candidates must hold valid travel documents prior to acceptance.
- The competition is open only to junior faculty members based in universities in Africa from departments of political science; international relations; history, law, development studies, peace, security and conflict studies, and related departments.
- Candidates need to demonstrate an interest in pursuing careers in the field of Peace, Security and Development. Previous study or engagement with the issues of Security & Development is not required however candidates must demonstrate a basic familiarity with these issues. Candidates must additionally be able to demonstrate that they are committed to contributing to work on peace and security in Africa.
- Candidates will be expected to have a clear plan on how to utilise knowledge gained in the Fellowship upon returning to their countries and academic institutions.
- Candidates must be fluent in spoken and written English.
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following values during the application phase: Independent thinking; Integrity; Pursuit of excellence; and a value for all forms of diversity.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online through the website and ensure the following documents are attached in PDF format.
- A letter of application detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.
- A supporting statement no longer than 1,000 words, detailing why you think that this programme is important and future plans for engagement with peace and security issues.
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Recent curriculum vitae.
- Two writing samples
For more information, please visit the Fellowships for African Scholars.
