Application Deadline : 15 December 2012
ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY INCLUDE:
Applications will be considered from candidates, who are doing their PhD studies in Governance and Security Studies.
Under Governance, applications will be considered in the following themes:
Democracy, political participation and political settlements;
Elections, electoral reform, electoral processes and their contribution to democracy;
Devolution and decentralization of power and implication for legitimacy and accountability;
Informal governance institutions and their contribution to sustainable reforms and political arrangements;
Citizen engagement and enhanced state responsiveness and accountability;
The role of women in political process;
Human rights.
Under Security, applications will be considered in the following themes:
Citizen protection and the responsibility to protect;
Impact of pluralism of security forces and state legitimacy and accountability;
Non-state armed groups and the link to state authority;
Role of civil society in oversight of the security apparatus;
Cross border insecurity and the role of the state, the regional organizations and non-state actors;
The role of state and non-state actors in promoting the security of women and girls in situations of gender based violence.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants must:
Hold citizenship of an African country in Sub-Saharan Africa;
Be undertaking a PhD programme at a recognized University in Sub Saharan Africa;
Have fulfilled all institutional academic requirements
Provide a detailed timeframe for completing their dissertation which should be approved by the University Graduate Structures and the Lead PhD supervisor;
Hold a Masters Degree in related discipline;
Conduct research in Sub-Saharan Africa;
Be able to complete the dissertation within 24 months of the start of the research award.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The Award will support original research that addresses clear research question(s), employs appropriate and rigorous design and has a clear national and/or regional policy implication(s);
Candidates must demonstrate interest in pursuing a teaching/research career;
The research topic should have strong endorsement and support from the candidate’s department of attachment;
Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
V. EVALUATION CRITERIA:
The applications will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Candidate’s scientific background and potential to develop a strong teaching/research career;
Scientific merit of the proposed research project including originality of research question(s); clarity and adequacy of the study design (methodology); strength of literature review; detailed analysis plan; ethical considerations; etc..
Research environment including commitment of lead supervisor and department to facilitate timely completion of studies;
Well-elaborated statement on policy relevance of the research; and
Budget summary and justification, including clear plan to complete the dissertation within 24 months.
DURATION:
The duration of the Award is two years from the time of notification of selection. Successful applicants will receive the first installment of the award within sixty (60) days after the announcement of the winners. Future installments will be provided upon satisfactory progress and submission of narrative and financial reports.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
Completed Check List (signed and dated)
Cover Letter
Application Form
A personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae
Certified Transcripts
Proof of Citizenship
Two reference Letters (one of which must come from a faculty member with extensive knowledge of applicant’s academic history and performance)
Research Proposal (7,000 – 10,000 words)
Letter of Approval of Research Proposal
Budget in USD
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