The Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) offers Ph.D. scholarships for candidates whose dissertation projects fit into one of the Graduate School’s new subject areas. Applicants of any nationality can apply for these Ph.D. scholarships.

In the focus of this unique structure of creative and innovative training are approximately 100 Junior Fellows from 27 African, American, Asian and European countries.

The University of Bayreuth is a hub of international and interdisciplinary research. African Studies have been a priority at the University of Bayreuth since its foundation in 1975. The Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) brings together African and European academic networks and fosters partnership not only between the University of Bayreuth and its six Partner Universities in Africa but also among universities in Africa.

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: October 1, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a Ph.D. degree.
• Study Subject: BIGSAS invites applications from candidates whose dissertation project fits into one of the Graduate School’s current Research Areas. The Research Areas:
  • Uncertainty, Innovation and Competing Orders in Africa
  • Knowledge, Communication, and Communities in Motion
  • Negotiating Change: Discourses, Politics, and Practices of Development
• Scholarship Award: The doctoral students benefit from a clearly structured, academic and career-oriented training as well as a genuine expertise in the African studies which has increased continuously since the foundation of the University of Bayreuth.
• Number of Scholarships: The Graduate School has been awarded two scholarships within the Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP) by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for which BIGSAS will nominate candidates who have successfully passed the application procedure.
• Nationality: Applicants of any nationality
• Scholarship can be taken in Germany

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: Applicants of any nationality can apply for these PhD scholarships.
• Entrance Requirements: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these scholarships:
  Applicants must have a very good Master’s Degree in one of the disciplines represented at the Graduate School. Applications may be sent in German, English or French, the working language of BIGSAS is English
• English Language Requirements: Applications may be sent in German, English or French, the working language of BIGSAS is English.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Application Form

Scholarship Link