WISER has over the last ten years established itself as the leading South African interdisciplinary research institute in the Humanities and Social Sciences, promoting local and international debate on the complexities of change in South Africa and Africa,understood from comparative and global perspectives. A strong commitment to doctoral training and supervision is a critical part of WISER’s mission. Funding from the Ford Foundation has enabled us to continue our longstanding doctoral fellowship programme, and we are able to fund several students for full-time doctoral study.
Eligibility
Candidates should have a distinguished academic record in one of the following disciplines: sociology, history, philosophy, anthropology, literary studies, cultural studies, art, drama, law, public health and human geography.
Application Procedure
To apply, please submit the following:
- A detailed and up to date CV, which shows clearly your undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and component courses of study.
- A recent publication or piece of written work, drawing on your past research.
- Names and contact details (including email addresses) of three academic referees.
- Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
- A detailed covering letter explaining clearly and carefully your interest in WISER, your proposed area of doctoral research and how it might fit into one of the WISER researchthemes. More information about WISER and its research themes is available at www.wits.ac.za/wiser
Submission Deadline
13th January 2012
Website Link
http://www.wiserweb.wits.ac.za/PDF
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