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Call for application 2023 - Grant-Fellowship programme - PhD - AILCT

CULTURE AND SOCIETY, EDUCATION
Due Date: 07/05/2023

Purpose of the programme

This programme aims to foster the development of doctoral theses on terrorism and counterterrorism issues (in their broadest definition).

In addition to an annual financial support, the programme aims to :

  • Accompany the recipient doctoral students in the development of their research projects, through the organisation of seminars on methods and methodologies;
  • Give PhD students the opportunity to discover the work of recognised researchers and discuss with them via the organisation of conferences and workshops;
  • Provide awardees with the opportunity to broaden their scope of analysis by connecting them with practitioners trained at the Academy ;
  • Support PhD candidates throughout their professional integration into the academic world, by offering professional development seminars ;
  • Support awardees in the development of a professional network and reputation in their field of research, through the promotion of their work at events organised by the Académie
  • Internationale de Lutte Contre le Terrorisme (AILCT) or through the publications issued by its Strategic Research Institute (IRS).

The programme offers one-year renewable grants. For PhD candidates in the final stages of their thesis, support is available for a shorter time frame.

Eligility requirements

  • The applicant has been registered in a full-time PhD programme for at least six months;
  • The thesis project must be related to the research themes developed within the Strategic Research Institute ( IRS) of the AILCT;
  • The applicant must have an excellent command of either French or English (level C1/C2), and an intermediate level (level B1/B2 minimum) in the other language.

Money

  • The grant amounts to 7 500€ per year (from June 2023 to May 2024).
  • For PhD students in the final stages of their degree, a pro rata will be applied.

Main themes

  • Drones and the fight against terrorism in Africa
    • The use of drones by African armies in the fight against terrorism: strategic and ethical issues.
    • The resources and strategies employed by armed terrorist groups to counter the use of drones by state security forces
  • Relations between security forces and various security actors in Africa: militias, vigilantes and auxiliary forces
  • A critical approach to African armies' counter-terrorism doctrines
  • Terrorism and Territoriality in Africa
  • Including the issue of governance
  • Terrorisms in Africa: doctrines and ideologies
  • Preventing terrorism in Africa: current situation, assessment, good practices and prospective
    • Including :
      • Prevention of radicalisation
      • Prevention of attacks
      • Prevention of political violence
      • Roles of government and civil society
      • Use of technology
      • Location-based approach, people-based approach, community-based approach
  • Relationships between security forces and civil society in the fight against terrorism in Africa
  • Financing of terrorism in Africa
  • Women and terrorism in Africa
  • Information landscapes and the treatment of terrorism in the African media
  • African victims of terrorism
  • African states, civil society and the refugees of terrorism

Comparative approaches are welcomed.

The application

Submit an apllication (1 single file in PDF format) including :

  • A cover letter specifying the interest and relevance of the project and of the applicant's project in relation to the research themes prioritised by the Academy (2 pages max);
  • A presentation of the thesis (5 pages max), including :
    • Context and state of the Art
    • The aim of the project
    • Method and methodology
    • Duration and planning of the thesis
    • Steps already taken and goals already achieved
    • Communication and promotion strategy
    • Chronogram or timetable
    • Grants already secured (if applicable)
  • An example of academic writing (article, dissertation, research paper);
  • A transcript of grades earned in the current programme;
  • Un CV (2 pages max) ;
  • A certificate of enrolment in a PhD programme;
  • A letter of support from a researcher;
  • A letter of support from the thesis supervisor;
  • A copy of your ID.

Dealine : 7 May 2023

The application must be sent by email to : candidature.bourse@ailct-irs.org

More information : Call for application 2023 - Grant-Fellowship programme - PhD - AILCT

Any question, contact : question.bourse@ailct-irs.org

Contact Info: 

Amel Larivière

Academic Coordinator, Académie Internationale de Lutte Contre le Terrorisme

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