The African Doctoral Academy (ADA) at Stellenbosch University is privileged to offer a limited number of candidates, at the start of their doctoral careers, the opportunity to attend research, publishing, scientific communication and career-related training courses at the ADA Hybrid Summer School that takes place from 22 January - 7 February 2025.
Table of Content- Stellenbosch University African Doctoral Academy Scholarships
- Benefits of Stellenbosch University African Doctoral Academy Scholarships
- Requirements for Stellenbosch University African Doctoral Academy Scholarships
- Application Documents
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
Stellenbosch University African Doctoral Academy Scholarships
| Application Deadline | November 8, 2024 |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Country to study | South Africa |
| School to study | Stellenbosch University |
| Type | Ph.D |
| Sponsor | Stellenbosch University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of Stellenbosch University African Doctoral Academy Scholarships
Successful applicants will be able to enrol for a course, which will be fully funded, during the Summer School. Applicants may select a first and second choice of course. The value of the award will depend on the course selected by the candidate, as well as other related costs such as travel, accommodation for in-person courses. For online courses, only the course fee will be covered (this excludes data, internet, etc.).
Requirements for Stellenbosch University African Doctoral Academy Scholarships
Eligible candidates should:
- Be in the early phases of their PhD (first 18 months), can be from any discipline
- Be accepted and enrolled at their home institution by 22 January 2025 and,
- Have been enrolled for no more than 18 months by 22 January 2025.
Application Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- A formal proof of registration at your home institution, clearly indicating your registration date for your doctoral degree
- A written approval/referee report by your supervisor
- On your university letterhead and containing your supervisor's signature (of the current (home) supervisor) or head of department to endorse the applicant's application. This will indicate the home supervisor's/head of department’s approval for the applicant to participate in the ADA's Doctoral School and provide legitimacy of applicant's intention.
- Additional credit will be awarded during the evaluation process if your supervisor motivates your application and suitability for the programme, in addition to endorsing your application.
Established in 1918, Universiteit Stellenbosch (University of Stellenbosch) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Stellenbosch (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Western Cape. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Tygerberg, Bellville, Saldanha. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training, South Africa, Universiteit Stellenbosch is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Stellenbosch offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 101 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.