Research grants

To be translated in Chinese

Grants for PhD and post-doctoral research

Under the general theme of “Historicizing modernity and development”, Sephis has been focusing its activities on two subthemes which run through histories of national and local development: identity and equity. Identity focuses on colonial and post-colonial constructions of ‘national’ and ‘community’ identities, cultures and histories and asks questions about the differential access of various groups to citizenship, human rights and possibilities for political and cultural expression. The second theme, equity, focuses on the historical dimension of economic marginalization related to class, community, gender and religion, as well as differential access to the fruits of ‘development’. Sephis will pay special attention to projects that support the elaboration of these themes.

Grants for PhD research

Every year a number of grants are available for PhD research. PhD grants will be provided for a period from one to three years. Funding will be provided for travel and research costs, and salary according to local standards. The proposal must include a period of research and should make clear that the applicant can realistically complete his or her draft thesis in the given time.

Eligibility: PhD students enrolled at a university in the South, who are supported by their institution.

Grants for post-doctoral Research

Every year a number of fellowships are available for Post-doctoral research. Funding will be provided for travel and research costs, and salary according to local standards. These fellowships extend from a minimum of three months to a maximum of two years.

Eligibility: Scholars who have received their PhD degrees, preferably within the last five years. An exception to this rule can be made for researchers from countries that have not been providing PhD courses. Their applications must include evidence of at least three articles that have been accepted by international refereed journals over the past five years. Applicants should be employed by or affiliated to a university, a research institute, or development agency in the South.

Applications should be written in English.

NOTE: No grants will be available in 2010.