PhD Fellowships

NIAS aims to create opportunities for early-career researchers through the NIAS PhD fellowship scheme. This initiative will offer talented early career researchers the opportunity to undertake high-quality studies that will advance their careers, and to further explore development stimulus in the African context. The PhD Fellowship adds value for participants in two key areas:

PhD Fellowship

The prospective student will receive assistance in selecting their research topic and how to successfully write-up a comprehensive and persuasive research proposal. In terms of editing, reviewing, and publishing finished work, coaching will be offered throughout these processes. This will be in the form of either one-to-one sessions or group seminars.

1. Mentoring

Finding funding for a PhD is a crucial aspect of a doctorate project. Another facet of NIAS PhD Fellowship is the offer of information, advice and guidance with funding, working with NIAS partnership network and other public/private funding sources.

2. Sponsorship

To be added to the mailing list for our next Call for Proposals, please send your cover letter indicating your areas of interest and CV to publications@africanstudies.org.uk