29 May 2017

Wits/International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) joint PhD Scholarships for African Students 2017

Application Deadline: 15th June, 2017
To Be Taken At (Country): South Africa and The Netherlands
Fields of Study: PhD applicants are encouraged to select from a range of topics in international law, society and development such as:
  • Critical, development-oriented aspects of trade and investment
  • Socio-economic deprivation
  • Human rights and humanitarian law
  • Gender
  • Health and the environment
About the Award: The ISS-Wits joint programme forms part of the ISS research group on Governance, Globalisation and Social Justice (GGSJ). Research performed by members of the group explores how and to what extent particular governance arrangements help or hinder the achievement of goals of social justice.
Type: Fellowship
Eligibility: Applicants must be at entry-level for a PhD with an average of at least 70% in a Master’s degree within a relevant area.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Awards: Applicants who are successfully admitted to the programme will be waived of tuition fees from both ISS and Wits.
Duration of Program: Not stated
How to Apply: Interested applicants may apply for entry into the ISS-Wits Joint PhD Programme by emailing the following to Ms Raquel McBride (Raquel.McBride@wits.ac.za):
  1. An expression of interest that outlines the gist of the PhD study that you wish to undertake (approximately five pages in length excluding your preliminary bibliography);
  2. Academic transcript; and
  3. Curriculum Vitae.
Award Provider: Wits School of Law, International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)

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