The African Doctoral Academy (ADA) is privileged to offer a limited number of candidates, at the start of their Doctoral careers, the opportunity to attend the ADA Summer School at Stellenbosch University in January 2019.
In awarding this funding, our aim is to give successful candidates the opportunity to attend an ADA Doctoral School and spend time at a world-class research university, building their individual capacity and resilience for the journey ahead. This Summer the ADA will offer 19 courses over three weeks which includes a non-compulsory preparatory course followed by week-long courses in Research Design and Methodology (Quantitative and Qualitative), Mixed Methods Research Design as well as courses in analytical techniques and software applications (such as SPSS, R and ATLAS.ti), Preparing for a PhD, Writing and Publishing articles and training in Doctoral Supervision.
WORTH
Successful candidates will be awarded the following as part of the programme:
- Two, week-long courses at the ADA Summer School.
- The option to attend a preparatory course (03 – 05 January), as well as a one day course (12 January).
- Self-catering accommodation in Stellenbosch.*
- Transport to visit the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on Sunday 13 January.
- Return Economy airfare to and from Cape Town International Airport, if applicable.**
- Ground Transport to and from Cape Town International Airport.
ELIGIBILITY
We are once again privileged to offer full scholarships (fees, airfare and accommodation) to delegates across South Africa and Africa, as well as a select number awards for SU candidates based in Stellenbosch. Eligible candidates can be from any discipline and will be enrolled at their home institutions by February 2019 and have been enrolled for no more than 12 months by 1 February 2019.
- If your application is dependent on the bursary, we suggest that you wait for the outcome before applying to avoid duplication.
- Stellenbosch University registered candidates can apply via this stream – we include a field to indicate your affiliation with the university.
- Preference will be given to candidates from Africa.
DEADLINE: October 10 2018
To apply and for more information visit here
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