The Centre of African Studies offers one PhD scholarship to African nationals as part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.
Applications are invited for PhD studentships focused on the area of state capacities, governance and bureaucracy for development. This may include projects designed to understand public sector governance capabilities, political settlements, state business relations, the governance of state owned enterprises, the governance of development policy design and implementation, and so on. But applications must focus on the public sector/state/civil service, on governance, and on development.
About Mo Ibrahim Foundation
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) is an African foundation, established in 2006 with one focus: the critical importance of governance and leadership in Africa. It is our conviction that governance and leadership lie at the heart of any tangible and shared improvement in the quality of life of African citizens. The Foundation is a non-grant making and non-fundraising organisation. It focusses on defining, assessing and enhancing governance and leadership in Africa through four main initiatives.
Aim and Benefits of Mo Ibrahim Foundation Masters Scholarship
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has generously provided SOAS with two PhD scholarships per year for African students undertaking a fulltime PhD programme in the field of Governance for Development in Africa.
The scholarship provides for fees for three years and an annual bursary of £16.000 per year.
The scholarship also covers visa costs, HIS and TB (if undertaken), provided receipts are submitted to the Centre of African Studies office.
Requirements for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Masters Scholarship Qualification
The eligible PhD are only those within the following departments:
- Development Studies
- Law
- Economics
- International Relations/Politics
- CISD (Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy)
- DEFIMS (Department for Financial and Management Studies)
- Distance Learning: Centre for Financial and Management Studies (CEFIMS), DEFIMS
Once the place is secured, the applicants can apply for the scholarship. Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by a panel consisting of SOAS academic members. The assessment of your application will be based on the information in your scholarship application.
Documents Required for Application
Please provide the following documents:
A copy of the unconditional offer received from SOAS admissions office.
CV (please include your email address).
Two pages max statement outlining knowledge and interest in governance-related issues.
Your research proposal (as sent to the SOAS Admissions Office).
One academic reference (to be sent directly by referee to ab17@soas.ac.uk).
Application Deadline: March 31, 2024
How to Apply
To apply, send your unconditional offer of admission, research proposal, CV, and one reference to:
Angelica Baschiera
Coordinator
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Governance for Development in Africa Initiative
Email: ab17@soas.ac.uk
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