The Africa Programme of the University for Peace (UPEACE) has secured funding from The Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to offer a limited number of scholarships to African students registered in PhD Programmes focused on Governance and Security Studies. The scholarship will cover tuition, living expenses, communications, access to scholarly materials, and dissemination of research findings through publications and conference presentations. In addition, part of the award will be used to cover expenses related to a semester abroad at a Canadian university. The maximum award is US $15,000 per eligible candidate per year.
The programme is seeking applications from candidates who have freshly enrolled in a PhD Programme (Academic Year 2010-2011) or who can offer proof of acceptance into a PhD Programme at a University in Sub Saharan Africa for the 2011-2012 Academic Year.
A total of four (4) PhD Fellowships will be awarded.
Eligibility
- Hold citizenship of an African country in Sub-Saharan Africa;
- Be enrolled/accepted in a PhD Programme in the field of Governance and Security Studies in Universities in Sub Saharan Africa;
- Be a full time PhD student;
- Submit a letter of support from the Lead Supervisor
- Undertake the research within Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Have a Masters Degree in related discipline
Application Procedure
Applicants are required to submit the following documents: -
- Completed Check List (signed and dated)
- Cover Letter
- Application Form
- A personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified Transcripts
- Proof of Citizenship
- Evidence of enrolment
- Two reference Letters (one of which must come from a faculty member with extensive knowledge of applicant’s academic history and performance)
- Approved Research Proposal
- Budget in USD
The Application form is available on www.africa.upeace.org or here
All required documents listed above should be mailed to UPEACE before the deadline through the Post Office (see address below under IX).
The Application form must also be sent electronically (in MS Word format) in addition to the hard copies sent through the Post Office to qualify.
Submission Deadline
28th February 2012
Website Link
All required documents listed above should be mailed to UPEACE before the deadline through the Post Office (see address below under IX).
The Application form must also be sent electronically (in MS Word format) in addition to the hard copies sent through the Post Office to qualify.
Submission Deadline
28th February 2012
Website Link
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