African Studies is understood here as a division of area studies involved in social sciences and humanities research on Africa; it can include, but is not limited to, projects dealing with, Politics and Governance in Africa, Citizenship and Identities in Africa, Inclusive development in Africa, Religion in Contemporary Africa and its Diaspora, Governance of Finance and Integrity in Africa, and African History. Students will be supervised by ASCL staff within the graduate programme of the ASCL.
Requirements
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in African Studies or a Master’s degree in other disciplines with a specialization that clearly indicates specialist academic knowledge with regard to Africa;
- An excellent command of English;
- Excellent academic skills, visible in MA thesis or other written work;
- Teaching experience will be an added asset;
- The ability to work independently, and as part of a team
For more information please visit the following link:
PhD Positions in African Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands (2019).