UFS SARChI Chair in Higher Education & Human Development Research Programme/ Doctoral Scholarships
The SARChI Chair in Higher Education and Human Development Research Program (HEHD) offers doctoral scholarships to South African and International applicants at the University of the Free State (UFS). HEHD works with worldwide partners to do theoretical and empirical research into human development as it is applied to the issues of social justice in higher education and development. Doctoral Research Fellows should ideally have an interest in and knowledge of education and development, development studies, higher education studies, or allied subjects including philosophy. The value of the scholarship is R 180,000 annual fellowship paid as a monthly stipend (which includes R 30,000 for research expenses.
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Application Requirements
The Fellowship is open to all South African and international applicants for full-time research at the UFS. Prospective fellows must meet the following criteria: 1) Have a Masters degree in a relevant discipline obtained within the last five years with a minimum average grade of 70%. 2) Be able to relocate to the UFS for the duration of the fellowship. 3) Not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
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Required Documents
1. A motivation letter.
2. A 6-10 page research proposal.
3. CV including any research publications, conference papers presented and grants awarded.
4. Transcripts of academic records, copy of Masters's degree certificate, and dissertation.
5. Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants)
6. Reference letter from at least one academic referee who has taught/supervised the candidate.
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Funding Specifications
<p>R 180,000 annually.</p>
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Application Steps
To apply, email the following documents to Dr. Mikateko Mathebula(MathebulaM@ufs.ac.za) and include 'HEHD Doctoral Fellowship full-time' in the subject line: 1. Motivation letter with clear explanation for interest in pursuing a PhD 2. A 6-10 page research proposal including aim, research questions, a preliminary literature review, and methodology. 3. CV including any research publications, conference papers presented and grants awarded. 4. Transcripts of academic records, copy of Masters's degree certificate, and dissertation. Applicants will be responsible for obtaining SAQA verification for all non-South African degrees/qualifications. 5. Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants) 6. Reference letter from at least one academic referee who has taught/supervised the candidate.
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