Stellenbosch Institute for Advance Study (STIAS) is presently accepting applications from suitable applicants to join The STIAS Fellowship and Research Programme includes self-generated initiatives proposed by applicants, as well as projects and programs established and supervised by STIAS.
STIAS creates and maintains an independent ‘creative space for the intellect’ to advance the cause of science and scholarship in all disciplines. It has a global reach while remaining grounded in Africa, and it values creative thinking and creativity in this setting.
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Brief Description
Fellowship Sponsor(s): Stellenbosch Institute for Advance Study (STIAS)
Host Institution(s): Stellenbosch Institute for Advance Study (STIAS)
Funding Amount: Funded
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Doctoral
Nationality: International Students
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Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility requirements for the STIAS Fellowship and Research Programme are as follows:
- Applicants who are artists-in-residence and short-term Fellows drawn from the sphere of public commentary and opinion making.
- A limited number of applications from young scholars who have completed at least one postdoctoral fellowship (preferably more than one) will also be considered annually.
- Apart from candidates who apply within the framework of an agreement with the Volkswagen Foundation, STIAS does not consider postdoctoral applications.
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Selection Criteria
STIAS Fellows are selected on the basis of academic excellence and the originality of their proposed research project. The following criteria serve as important guidelines:
- Level: Does the proposal entail research at the highest level?
- Innovation: Does the project break new ground? Does it hold the promise of new insights and the potential to produce new knowledge?
- Interdisciplinarity: To what extent does the project draw on and contribute to different disciplines? Will the project facilitate an interdisciplinary, cross-pollinating engagements during the residency?
- Relevance: Is the project appropriate for a programme of an institute for advanced study? Does the project have relevance for South Africa and Africa?
- Feasibility: How convincing is the proposed methodology and research design, and how realistic is the research plan? Is the applicant equipped to deliver on the proposed project?
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How to Apply for STIAS Fellowship and Research Programme
Candidates are expected to submit along with a covering letter, applications should include:
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- A list of publications (may be included in the CV).
- One or two recent articles typical of the applicant’s research work, or related to the proposed project.
- A project title and description (2-4 pages) of the planned work and expected outcomes.
- A brief summary/ introductory text (maximum 200 words) of the proposed project accessible to readers from outside the candidate’s specific discipline. This will be posted on the STIAS website (see project summaries for examples).
- A clear indication of the length of fellowship being applied for, together with preferred and alternative dates of residence at STIAS.
- A brief indication of how the applicant became aware of the STIAS programme and motivation to choose STIAS.
Submit via:
EMAIL (preferred): gudrun@sun.ac.za
Documentation should be submitted in PDF format.
MAIL: Ms Gudrun Schirge, STIAS Senior Programme Administrator
Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602, South Africa
Application Deadline: October 31, 2024