Deadline: 13 November 2015
The Social Science Research Council is seeking applications for the doctoral dissertation research fellowship for sub-saharan Africa Countries to support the completion of doctoral degrees and to promote next generation social science research in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The program seeks to promote diversity and encourages women to apply.
The project features a thematic focus in order to renew basic research agendas addressing peace, security, and development topics as well as strengthen interdisciplinary social science research capacity on these issues. This program also offers two workshops each year to help fellows develop and strengthen research questions, match research methods to questions, engage key literature in their fields, and produce research publications.
Grant Information
The doctoral dissertation research fellowship supports 6-12 months of dissertation research costs of up to US$15,000 on a topic related to peace, security, and development.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must:
- Be citizens of and reside in a sub-Saharan African country
- Hold a master’s degree
- Be enrolled in a PhD program at an accredited university in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda
- Have an approved dissertation research proposal
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications using the online application portal given on the website.
For more information, please visit Research Fellowship.
