Ford Foundation/SAHARA Doctoral Scholarships, 06/05
US$ 44,000 per year - up to 3 year tenure
The SAHARA Network seeks to promote outstanding research in the
Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS in Africa, and to foster a fruitful
dialogue between scholars and policymakers in all sectors. The
Network is committed to supporting work of academic excellence
that helps to promote public discussion on AIDS issues in Africa
and the rest of the developing world. The SAHARA Network is
pleased to announce the call for nominations for the Ford Foun
dation/SAHARA Doctoral Scholarships of Senior Research Fellows.
The SAHARA Network, coordinated by the Human Sciences Research
Council, must nominate four candidates for these awards, each
valued at US$ 44,000 each year up for a 3-year tenure.
The eligibility criteria for nominees are:
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Must possess at least either a Master's or equivalent degree
in any social sciences area or Master's degree in Public Health
or its equivalent from a recognized university.
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Must be accepted into a doctoral program at a recognized African or overseas university,
ideally before appointment.
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Must have some previous experience or be interested in researching in the area of social
aspects of HIV/AIDS. Evidence of
this must be provided.
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Must be a citizen of any country in Africa and preferably an
indigenous person.
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Must be younger than 45 years of age at the start of the doctoral programme.
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If not already working in the Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS and
Health programme (SAHA), must be willing to undergo a competency-based assessment to
establish suitability for selection
into the programme.
Research priorities for the SADC region
- Investigating the distinct socio-demographic character of SADC
that makes it have the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence in the world;
- To identify existing policies at regional and national levels
that guide research needs in the region;
- Identify existing theories on how HIV/AIDS is manifested and
distributed and assess their relevance to the SADC region; and
finally
- Investigate the international and regional best practices that
are relevant to managing HIV/AIDS in the SADC region.
The four research priorities of the SAHARA (SADC) Network are:
- investigating the distinct socio-demographic character of SADC
that makes it have the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence in the world;
- to identify existing policies at regional and national levels
that guide research needs in the region;
- identify existing theories on how HIV/AIDS is manifested and
distributed and assess their relevance to the SADC region; and
- finally investigate the international and regional best practices that are relevant
to managing HIV/AIDS in the SADC region.
Scholarships will be tenable for up to 3 years. This includes
living costs, tuition fees, and costs for training, data collection, as well as
subsistence and travel. The full document can
be found at http://www.sahara.org.za.
Candidates must fulfil all the eligibility criteria listed above
and provide certified proof thereof. Candidates must also provide an outline of their
proposed study. Complete application
packages must be received preferably electronically via e-mail
to
Prof Leickness C. Simbayi
mailto:lsimbayi@hsrc.ac.za
or
Prof John Seager
mailto:jseager@hsrc.ac.za
of the HSRC's Cape Town Office on or before Friday, 29 April,
2005 at noon. The successful candidates will be interviewed and
informed of the outcome no later than 30 June 2005.
For further information or assistance, e-mail Prof Leickness C.
Simbayi mailto:lsimbayi@hsrc.ac.za or Prof John Seager
mailto:jseager@hsrc.ac.za or contact them on 21-466-8000
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