Published: 20 Apr 2023 1,104 views
The WESAF doctoral programme aims to provide research training to equip students (primarily academics already holding tenured positions) to complete interdisciplinary doctoral research on areas related to sustainability on the African continent.
The blended programme is designed to enable students to complete primarily online masters followed by a primarily online doctorate.
The Masters by Research and PhD programmes will combine in-person elements including sustainability schools (in person schools focussed on enhancing knowledge in the field of sustainability research) in South Africa and contact sessions in Edinburgh alongside workplace-based internships. Supervision will be jointly delivered online by academics from both UoE and Wits.
The programme will recruit an initial cohort of 50 students from faculties from partner African higher education institutions to complete sustainability focused doctoral studies. Following an initial online Masters by Research, to front-load the development of critical research skills and delivered full time, at least 30 of these students will continue to complete PhDs either full-time or part-time.Through its cohort approach and emphasis on advanced research design and methods training, the programme will produce a powerful cohort of African research specialists committed to addressing Africa’s sustainability challenges on its own terms. Impacts The Universities of the Witwatersrand and Edinburgh share a long-standing and productive partnership. Bound by common values, the Institutions are committed to collaboratively producing the kinds of knowledge that will shape dignified, equitable and sustainable futures for people across the world. Under this overarching vision, WESAF aims to:
Application Deadline | May 15, 2023 |
Country to study | South Africa |
School to study | University of Witwatersrand (Wits) |
Type | Ph.D |
Sponsor | University of the Witwatersrand |
Gender | Men and Women |
Costs covered during the 12 months of the MSc by Research programme are:
Costs covered during the PhD programme are:
MScR Programme in Sustainable African Futures
The target group for scholarships is emerging researchers and academics who meet the requirements to pursue a master’s degree at the University of Edinburgh.
To apply for this programme, applicants must:
PhD in Sustainable African Futures
Only candidates that have completed the MScR in Sustainable African Futures are eligible to apply for the PhD programme. Candidates invited to apply for this programme will submit an online application form. In addition to the online application form, applicants must upload the following mandatory documents:
For more details, visit Wits website