Applications are being accepted for a graduate program through the 2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship by the African Centre for Cities (ACC). The University of Cape Town Scholarship provides all chosen candidates with a $17,200 annual stipend that is renewable every three years. There will also be extra money available for travel and fieldwork expenses. 

We shall provide a straightforward explanation of the scholarship’s specifics in this piece. We will also go over the prerequisites, advantages, and detailed application process.

When is Application Deadline:

Deadline: July 19, 2024

Tell Me About the Award:

The African Centre for Cities (ACC) invites applications for scholarships as part of the CLAIMS to Energy Citizenship project, funded by DANIDA (2024-2028).

The ACC has secured funding for two PhD positions (as well as two master scholarships) as part of the CLAIMS to Energy Citizenship project. The project focuses on energy transitions in South Africa and has three work packages:

• WP1 will focus on everyday practices and activism related to energy access. This WP is led by Prof Karen Waltorp from the University of Copenhagen.
• WP2 will focus on the sub-national state and processes of transitioning energy systems. This WP is led by Dr Liza Cirolia at the African Centre for Cities.
• WP3 will aim to draw insights from WP1 and WP2 together to craft a multi-scalar and multi-actor view of infrastructural citizenship, led by the team.

Type:

Postgraduate scholarship

Who can Apply UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN 2024 PHD SCHOLARSHIP (CLAIMS TO ENERGY CITIZENSHIP)?

Required:

• Applicants must hold a Masters degree in anthropology, geography,  sociology, urban studies, or related fields.
• Applicants must have demonstrated experience in undertaking field-based ethnographic research in underserviced urban residential areas and they must have the willingness and capacity to conduct research in Khayelitsha. F
• Applicants must be willing to participate in the project, including undertaking research in service of the wider project objectives and participating in workshops and events.
• Applicants must be willing and able to travel to Europe to undertake exchanges and trainings.

Recommended (but not required):

• Skills within visual or multimodal anthropology (documentary, podcast, arts practice)
• Experience working on energy in the South African context
• Fluency in isiXhosa

How are Applicants Selected?

The scholarship shall be awarded by a committee consisting of the PI of the Project, the lead researcher of the project, and two external representatives. The scholarships shall be awarded on the basis of academic ability for full-time study.

Which Countries are Eligible?

Where will Award be Taken?

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN 2024 PHD SCHOLARSHIP (CLAIMS TO ENERGY CITIZENSHIP)?

• The value of the University of Cape Town Scholarship award is ZAR 315,000 per year. The award is renewable for three years, with continued renewal contingent on annual progress.
• Additional funding will be available for fieldwork and travel costs. 

Required Documents for 2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• A letter of application of no more than two pages, which addresses the following questions:
  • What is your motivation for applying to undertake a PhD at the African Centre for Cities? How does this PhD and the project fit within your career goals?
  • How do your experience and skills meet the minimum requirements of the advert? Where possible, make reference to both the listed requirements and your own CV.  Be sure to include relevant experience related to energy in South Africa and ethnographic methods.
  • What are the primary and unique skills, experiences, approaches, etc., you bring to the project team and the African Centre for Cities?
  • Based on your understanding of the project (see call for application above), how would you approach this studyA maximum two page CV with names and contact details of at least two academic referees who have taught, supervised or worked alongside the applicant;
• A maximum two page CV with names and contact details of at least two academic referees who have taught, supervised or worked alongside the applicant;
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts;
• A writing sample of 250 words

How to Apply for 2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship

To apply for the 2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;

• Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage
• Register for full-time study in the Department of Environment and Geographical Sciences (EGS)
• Send your application documents to Ms Faranaaz Bennett: [email protected]