Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Awards in the Humanities for the 2009. Centre for Humanities Research, UWC
Posted by Celia Walter | 5 Nov, 2008Programme on the Study of the Humanities in Africa (PSHA)
Centre for Humanities Research of the University of the Western Cape
Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Awards in the Humanities for the 2009 Academic Year
The Programme on the Study of the Humanities in Africa at the University of the Western Cape invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for masters, doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships for the 2009, 2010 and 2011 academic years. The PSHA is an exciting research platform based in the Centre for Humanities Research. It is dedicated to redefining Humanities research in and about Africa and making sense of the driving forces of globalization. The fellowships are made possible by generous grants from the Ford Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
The PSHA encourages scholarship that rethinks foundational categories of culture, identity and nation through exploring contestations surrounding notions of multiculturalism, postcoloniality, and cultural sovereignty in Africa. As such, the programme emphasises critical reflection on the humanities and African modernities. The postdoctoral awards are aimed at fostering critical dialogue in an academically engaged and supportive environment on the key themes of the PSHA.
In 2009 the PSHA will continue its explorations into the renewal of the study of humanities in Africa. In the first semester fellows will be involved in a study of work of Edward Said to draw out themes specific to the PSHA project. During the second semester our focus will turn to the ways in which the humanities are being conceptualized, debated and reformulated in African institutions.
Centre for Humanities Research of the University of the Western Cape
Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Awards in the Humanities for the 2009 Academic Year
The Programme on the Study of the Humanities in Africa at the University of the Western Cape invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for masters, doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships for the 2009, 2010 and 2011 academic years. The PSHA is an exciting research platform based in the Centre for Humanities Research. It is dedicated to redefining Humanities research in and about Africa and making sense of the driving forces of globalization. The fellowships are made possible by generous grants from the Ford Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
The PSHA encourages scholarship that rethinks foundational categories of culture, identity and nation through exploring contestations surrounding notions of multiculturalism, postcoloniality, and cultural sovereignty in Africa. As such, the programme emphasises critical reflection on the humanities and African modernities. The postdoctoral awards are aimed at fostering critical dialogue in an academically engaged and supportive environment on the key themes of the PSHA.
In 2009 the PSHA will continue its explorations into the renewal of the study of humanities in Africa. In the first semester fellows will be involved in a study of work of Edward Said to draw out themes specific to the PSHA project. During the second semester our focus will turn to the ways in which the humanities are being conceptualized, debated and reformulated in African institutions.
SELECTION PROCESS
Selection of candidates will be based on strength of academic achievement
and commitment to the intellectual outlines of the PSHA and the CHR. Successful
candidates will become Fellows of the CHR. Those selected for this prestigious
fellowship programme will be required to participate in a reading programme with
other recipients of the grant and faculty members.
Successful candidates will be required to be present on campus during the relevant academic semesters unless granted leave by the fellowship board. All fellows will be required to produce two peer-reviewed journal articles over two years, credited to the University of the Western Cape, and at least show significant progress towards completing a monograph, which when published should contain appropriate acknowledgement of the University. Masters and doctoral fellows will be supported to complete their dissertations and will be expected to publish two articles based on their research in academic journals in their fields of study. The Centre for Humanities Research at UWC offers a supportive scholarly environment for pursuing research.
The centre hosts a weekly seminar series where prospective candidates can present their research and solicit valuable feedback from an interdisciplinary forum of academic staff and graduate students. Fellows are required to participate fully in the seminar series. The centre also provides office accommodation and access to the UWC – Robben Island Museum Mayibuye Archive collection. Through participation in the Centre’s activities and programmes, postdoctoral fellows are expected to contribute to the vitality of graduate studies at UWC by sharing the most recent scholarly discussions and debates through participation in the Centre’s programmes and through publication.
Masters and Doctoral Fellowship recipients must be registered in a department in the Arts faculty at UWC.
Successful candidates will be required to be present on campus during the relevant academic semesters unless granted leave by the fellowship board. All fellows will be required to produce two peer-reviewed journal articles over two years, credited to the University of the Western Cape, and at least show significant progress towards completing a monograph, which when published should contain appropriate acknowledgement of the University. Masters and doctoral fellows will be supported to complete their dissertations and will be expected to publish two articles based on their research in academic journals in their fields of study. The Centre for Humanities Research at UWC offers a supportive scholarly environment for pursuing research.
The centre hosts a weekly seminar series where prospective candidates can present their research and solicit valuable feedback from an interdisciplinary forum of academic staff and graduate students. Fellows are required to participate fully in the seminar series. The centre also provides office accommodation and access to the UWC – Robben Island Museum Mayibuye Archive collection. Through participation in the Centre’s activities and programmes, postdoctoral fellows are expected to contribute to the vitality of graduate studies at UWC by sharing the most recent scholarly discussions and debates through participation in the Centre’s programmes and through publication.
Masters and Doctoral Fellowship recipients must be registered in a department in the Arts faculty at UWC.
FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
For 2009, 2010 and 2011 the Programme offers one masters, three doctoral,
and three year-long postdoctoral fellowship awards in disciplines associated
with the humanities. These fellowships are underwritten by the Ford Foundation.
The masters award is valued at about R77 000,00 for two years. The doctoral awards cover three years of study at approximately R86 000,00 per year while the post doctoral fellowship is valued at approximately R100 000,00. These amounts cover a monthly stipend, travel costs, accommodation and basic research expenses.
Applicants are also invited for a two year post doctoral award in the humanities supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor at UWC. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation award is valued at R 320 000, 00 for two years.
The masters award is valued at about R77 000,00 for two years. The doctoral awards cover three years of study at approximately R86 000,00 per year while the post doctoral fellowship is valued at approximately R100 000,00. These amounts cover a monthly stipend, travel costs, accommodation and basic research expenses.
Applicants are also invited for a two year post doctoral award in the humanities supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor at UWC. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation award is valued at R 320 000, 00 for two years.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants for doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships are required to submit
a letter concisely explaining their interest and the following appendices: an
eight page description of their research project, a plan of work on the
project, a two page statement on how the specific research project enhances the
study of the humanities in Africa, a curriculum vitae, three letters of
recommendation from academic referees (to be sent directly to the PSHA), a
writing sample consisting of an extensive research project or publication,
preferably in a peer reviewed journal, and a copy of their academic transcript.
They will be selected by a panel of core faculty associated with the PSHA.
Applicants for master’s fellowships should supply a three to four pages proposal on planned research, a chapter from an honours long paper, a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, academic transcript, three academic letters of reference and a brief one page statement of interest in the broader intellectual study of the humanities.
The fellowship cannot be held concurrently with other fellowships without prior agreement with the CHR director.
Applicants for master’s fellowships should supply a three to four pages proposal on planned research, a chapter from an honours long paper, a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, academic transcript, three academic letters of reference and a brief one page statement of interest in the broader intellectual study of the humanities.
The fellowship cannot be held concurrently with other fellowships without prior agreement with the CHR director.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is 24 November 2008. The Selection Committee may interview applicants. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The closing date for applications is 24 November 2008. The Selection Committee may interview applicants. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Applications must be posted to Ms. Lameez Lalkhen, Centre for Humanities
Research, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville, 7535.
Electronic applications will unfortunately not be accepted. However enquiries
and referees letters may be electronically sent to llalkhen@uwc.ac.za
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to (+27) (0)21-959-3162.
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to (+27) (0)21-959-3162.
Professor Premesh Lalu
DIRECTOR
Centre for Humanities Research
University of the Western Cape
Private Bag X17
Bellville
7535
South Africa
Phone: 021-9593162 (from outside SA: 27+21+9592225)
Fax: 021-9591282 (from outside SA: 27+21+9593598)
DIRECTOR
Centre for Humanities Research
University of the Western Cape
Private Bag X17
Bellville
7535
South Africa
Phone: 021-9593162 (from outside SA: 27+21+9592225)
Fax: 021-9591282 (from outside SA: 27+21+9593598)
Thanks to Fareeda Jadwat for this.