The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) and The Centre for African Studies in Basel (CASB) call for applications for their 5th Summer School in African Studies and Area Studies in Africa.

The goals  of the Summer School are the following:

• Give PhD students and emerging scholars the opportunity to engage critically with new theoretical, conceptual and methodological developments in African Studies
• Enhance the relevance of the methods to their work under the guidance of senior scholars.
• Encourage PhD students and emerging scholars to reflect on the potential relevance of knowledge on Africa
• Foster among PhD students and emerging scholars a sense of belonging to a community of scholars in pursuit of knowledge and scholarship.
• Stimulate emerging scholars to work towards carving a space for African Studies in the broader field of scholarship.

Fees

The CODESRIA/CASB Summer School in African Studies and Area Studies in Africa is a fully funded opportunity. Travel, accommodation, and meals during the Summer School will be provided for participants from African Institutions.

Requirements

Application is open to PhD students and emerging scholars enrolled and working at Higher Education institutions in any country. Applications from Ph.D. students registered in African and Swiss universities and in the following disciplines are highly encouraged: Social Anthropology, Sociology, History, Religion, Philosophy, Gender studies, and Political science.

Application Process

Those wishing to be considered for participation should submit an application with the following:

• Curriculum vitae
• One letter of recommendation from the candidate’s institution of affiliation
• Copy of the applicant’s passport
• Letter of motivation with a clear statement on how you approach the challenge of “objectivity” in the social sciences and humanities as practiced in Africa and elsewhere
• A five-page concept paper which should highlight:

(a) what they are working on

(b) how their work relates to the theme of the Summer School

(c) Their expectations from the Summer School

Applications can be made in French, Portuguese, and English.

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