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PhD Scholarship by Institute of African Worlds (IMAF)

 Be part of a unique transnational MA & PhD experience in which you graduate from two prestigious universities in Africa and Europe. Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia and Leipzig University in Germany jointly offer a two year MA program AND a three year PhD Program that takes Africa at its heart. Get immersed in an interdisciplinary and intercultural
environment that provides you with knowledge and skills required on a global job market. The program takes place in Addis Ababa, the political capital of Africa and includes an organized semester at Leipzig University, center of excellence for research on processes of globalization and area studies.


IMAF PhD Scholarship

Application DeadlineMarch 15, 2020
Funding TypeFully Funded
Country to studyEthiopia, Germany
TypePh.D
SponsorInstitute of African Worlds (IMAF)
GenderMen and Women
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Benefits of IMAF PhD Scholarship

  1. 2.500 € per semester
  2. applicants are strongly encouraged to seek financial support / a scholarship from sources such as government institutions, employers, donor institutions or non-governmental organisations
  3. partial DAAD scholarships and fee waivers are possible depending study results

Requirements for IMAF PhD Scholarship

  1. Proof of an above-average certificate of higher education which qualifies for PhD studies (Master or recognized equivalent from an accredited higher education institution)
  2. An exposé for a PhD dissertation (not exceeding 3.500 words) which presents the research question and approach, including an analysis of the state of the art
  3. A three-year working plan including finances and logistics
  4. Two letters of reference by professors, lecturers or employers
  5. Chronological curriculum vitae
  6. A letter with personal statement
  7. Proof of nationality (copy of passport)
  8. If the previous degree was not awarded by a university that uses English as language of instruction: proof of sufficient English skills

Application Deadline

March 15, 2020

How to Apply

All applications should be sent to;

Daniel Gebreegziabher Kebede, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Peace and Security Studies

Academic Coordinator

Global Studies: Peace and Security in Africa

Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS)

Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

T: +251-912374951

E: [email protected]

Dr. Claudia Baumann

Research Associate and Programme Coordinator

MA/PhD Global Studies: Peace and Security in Africa

Global and European Studies Institute (GESI)

Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany

T: +49-1606442924

E: [email protected]

For more details, visit the scholarship website

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