Each year AERC offers a limited number of awards with a maximum value of US$6,000 towards PhD thesis research..
Eligibility
- Applicant must be an African national
- Must be Enrolled in a doctoral degree programme in Economics at a recognized university
- He/she must be in the research and/or writing phase of the dissertation
Requests should be supported by the following documentation:
- Evidence of an attachment to, or sponsorship by, an institution in sub-Saharan Africa engaged in economic management, research and/or training in the public sector.
- Evidence of registration in a recognized PhD programme in Economics.
- An approved research proposal, complete with clearly defined objectives, substantial literature review and a well-outlined analytical framework, as well as pertinent research methodology.
- A statement of limitations and policy relevance of the study.
- A letter of reference from the thesis supervisor.
- A detailed budget including evidence of any additional financial support that may be necessary to complete the programme.
- Curriculum vitae.
Worth: US$6,000
Application Deadline: July 31st 2015
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