The Centre of African Studies offers 1 PhD scholarship to African nationals as part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.
Applications are invited for PhD studentships focused on the area of state capacities, governance and bureaucracy for development. This may include projects designed to understand public sector governance capabilities, political settlements, state business relations, the governance of state owned enterprises, the governance of development policy design and implementation, and so on. But applications must focus on the public sector/state/civil service, on governance, and on development.
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School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London PhD Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London PhD Scholarship
- Tuition fee waiver.
- A Stipend of £16,000 per year.
Requirements for School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London PhD Scholarship Qualification
- The candidates should be nationals of Africa.
- The candidates applying for GDAI PhD Scholarships 2022 should have an unconditional offer for the PhD.
- The applicants can apply for the scholarship once the place is secured.
- The applicants for GDAI PhD Scholarships 2022 will be assessed based on their academic merit.
Interview date, Process and Venue for School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London PhD Scholarship
- The applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a research proposal, and a copy of the unconditional offer.
- The candidates should also submit a statement explaining knowledge and interest in governance-related issues in not more than 2 pages.
Application Deadline
March 31, 2023How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
SOAS University of London on docs.google.com to apply
Please apply via this online application form.
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