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LISA MASKELL / PANGeA Doctoral Scholarships
PhD Scholarships in Historical Humanities at Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University in South Africa
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Full-time PhD scholarship starting February 2027. Funding is R662,025.00 over 3 years, inclusive of research support, fieldwork, and conference costs.
Country
South Africa
University
Stellenbosch University

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PhD Scholarships 2027 are available at Stellenbosch University in partnership with the Gerda Henkel Foundation through the LISA MASKELL / PANGeA Doctoral Scholarships programme.
The opportunity is based in Stellenbosch, South Africa, and is a full-time PhD starting in February 2027. The faculty is Arts and Social Sciences, with a strong focus on Historical Humanities.
Priority research areas include History, Historical Islamic Studies, Art History, History of Law, Prehistory and Early History, and History of Science. The call also welcomes related work in cultural studies, political science, and other social sciences with a historical context, such as forced migration and democracy.
Funding is substantial: R662,025.00 over 3 years, including research support, fieldwork, and conference costs.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must be from African countries, with priority for those from PANGeA partner institutions. Applicants should have at least 70% in the final year of the previous degree, be 40 years old or younger at application, and hold an MA degree. A writing sample is required.
Application materials include an application form, 500-word motivation, 1000-word pre-proposal, transcripts, MA certificate, and ID/passport. Applicants must apply to Stellenbosch University and obtain a department support letter. A short online interview is also required.
Enquiries: Dr Candice Steele via [email protected].
Funding details
Full-time PhD scholarship starting February 2027. Funding is R662,025.00 over 3 years, inclusive of research support, fieldwork, and conference costs.
What's required
Applicants must be from African countries, with priority given to candidates from PANGeA partner institutions. An MA degree is required, along with a writing sample. Applicants should have at least 70% in the final year of the previous degree and be age 40 or below at the time of application. Candidates must apply to Stellenbosch University and obtain a department support letter. Required documents include an application form, 500-word motivation, 1000-word pre-proposal, transcripts, MA certificate, and ID/passport. An online interview is required.
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