Alessandro De Cola
Location
South Africa
University of the Free State, International Studies Group
PhD Studentships
The International Studies Group (ISG) at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, has vacancies for PhD studentships starting in February 2025. The stipend is ZAR 200,000 per annum. Studentships are for three years, subject to satisfactory progress. Headed by Professor Ian Phimister, the ISG comprises research associates, contract positions, post-doctoral fellows and PhD students. The group specialises in Central and Southern African history, but applications are also encouraged from candidates with research interests that engage with broader themes in imperial and global history.
Essential Criteria:
- MA with distinction or merit
- A clear research proposal for doctoral work
Application Process
Applicants are asked to send a CV, along with a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position, and a research proposal. This should be emailed as one document to Ms Tari Gwena gwenat@ufs.ac.za by 15 July 2024. In addition, applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the above address by 22 July 2024. Successful candidates will be notified by 5 August 2024. If you do not hear anything by this date then please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
