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Moi University

Africa Multiple

PhD Scholarship in Memory, History, and National Culture in Africa Moi University Africa Multiple Research Centre in Kenya

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Anthropology

Funding

One PhD scholarship tenable at Moi University for 48 months. The post does not specify stipend amount, tuition coverage, or other financial benefits.

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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Kenya

University

Moi University

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Keywords

Anthropology
Sociology
Memory Studies
History
Literature
African Studies
Linguistics

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PhD scholarship opportunity in Memory, History, and National Culture in Africa at the Moi University Africa Multiple Research Centre, Kenya, under the Cluster of Excellence EXC 2052 Africa Multiple.

The project invites a female scholar with a completed Master’s degree and strong interests in African literature, linguistics, history, memory studies, and the production of national culture. The successful candidate will conduct doctoral research on aspects of “memory, history, and the production of national culture in Africa” and will also participate in the activities of the research project and the Africa Multiple Research Centre.

This is an international and interdisciplinary research environment involving partner institutions in Kenya, Brazil, and Nigeria, including Moi University, Universidade Federal da Bahia, and the University of Lagos. The scholarship is for 48 months and is expected to commence in September 2026.

Eligibility highlights: female applicants only; completed Master’s degree in a relevant field; excellent written and spoken English; ability to work independently and collaboratively; willingness to undertake extended fieldwork. Applicants must also apply separately for PhD admission to Moi University and secure admission before being considered for the scholarship.

Application deadline: 15 September 2026.

How to apply: submit application documents in PDF format by email to Tom Michael Mboya, copying Fábio Baqueiro Figueiredo and Abisoye Ademola Eleshin. Use the subject line “PhD Scholarship”.

Funding details

One PhD scholarship tenable at Moi University for 48 months. The post does not specify stipend amount, tuition coverage, or other financial benefits.

What's required

Female applicants only; completed Master’s degree in a relevant field; excellent written and spoken English; ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international interdisciplinary team; willingness to undertake extended fieldwork; applicants must separately apply for PhD admission to Moi University and obtain admission before scholarship consideration.

How to apply

Prepare application documents in PDF format and email them to Tom Michael Mboya, copying Fábio Baqueiro Figueiredo and Abisoye Ademola Eleshin. Use the email subject line 'PhD Scholarship'. Also apply separately for PhD admission to Moi University before scholarship consideration.

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