Apply for 2023 Scholarships at Stellenbosch University South Africa

Building Capacity for Early Career Humanities Scholars (BECHS-Africa) is a partnership involving four universities: University of Ghana, American University in Cairo, Stellenbosch University and Washington University in St. Louis, with University of Ghana as the lead Institution. Application Deadline: 14th June, 2019 1700 GMT. Eligible Universities: University of Ghana (lead institution)American University in CairoStellenbosch UniversityWashington University in Saint Louis To be taken at (University): University of Ghana (lead institution)American University in CairoStellenbosch UniversityWashington University in Saint Louis About the Award: Building Capacity for Early Career Humanities Scholars (BECHS-Africa) is a partnership involving four universities: University of Ghana, American University in Cairo, Stellenbosch University and Washington University in St. Louis, with University of Ghana as the lead Institution. Funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, it is a three-year transnational programme, which seeks to enhance research capacity for early career scholars in the humanities in Africa. The programme will fund the travel, housing and other related costs of selected early career humanities scholars from the four institutions to spend four to six months at one of the other partner institutions. The aim of the project is to create a space for scholars in the humanities to enhance their research agenda in their early career years. The period of stay (four to six months) in the collaborating institution will allow for targeted mentorship and guidance for the selected scholars by identified senior scholars who share their research interests, while also providing an avenue for interaction and the sharing of research ideas and methodologies with peers. The project is unique in many respects as, unlike some existing initiatives, it seeks to create avenues for early career scholars to have the opportunity of residency in a region of Africa other than their own or in a global north institution. Type: Short course Eligibility: To be eligible an applicant must: Be in a full-time permanent post in the humanities in any of the four collaborating institutionsBe an early career scholar with a record of research and academic publishingHave a PhD that was obtained within the last ten years (2009 or later)Have a scholarly record of publications commensurate with career stage or years from degree Number of Awards: Not specified Value of Award: Support comprises the following: An economy return flightTravel InsuranceAccommodationOffice spaceA monthly stipend to cover transport, meals, entertainment and other incidentalsAccess to library facilities at the host universityFunds to organize a research-focused workshop at the host UniversityMentoring from senior faculty at the host institution Expectations:Successful applicants are expected to: Be in residence at the host institution for four to six monthsAttend local presentations, conferences and workshops organized by the host institution that are of relevance to the scholar’s researchAttend grant writing and publication workshops offered by the host universityOrganize a workshop based on her/his research topic, through which the scholar will receive detailed feedback from leading academics in the fieldFulfill the research and publication goals set out in the original applicationProvide a final reportAcknowledge The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation support in any subsequent publications and provide BECHS-Africa with all citations to publications resulting from the residency. Duration of Award: 4-6 months How to Apply: Eligible candidates should complete the project application coversheet, which can be downloaded here. The completed form must be signed, dated, endorsed and submitted together with the following documents, combined into a single PDF. Full applications should be submitted electronically via email to bechs-africa@ug.edu.gh. A cover letter of not more than one-page in length. The letter should include a brief intellectual autobiography or description of the applicant’s academic career, detailing the experiences that have shaped his or her intellectual work.A statement of not more than one-page in length outlining research and publication plans for the residency period. Please be specific, including the number and types of publications expected.A current curriculum vitaeOne or two recent writing samples (articles or book chapters) In addition, the applicant should arrange for a detailed academic letter of reference from a senior colleague familiar with her/his research and career trajectory to be submitted separately to bechs-africa@ug.edu.gh. Please click here for the application form GOODLUCK! Visit Award Webpage for Details Hi! AfterSchoolAfrica believes in sharing value. If you have come across this opportunity, share with ONLY one person Today.

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