PhD Scholarships at BIGSAS, University of Bayreuth for International students in Germany.
About the organization: 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.
The University of Bayreuth is a hub of international & interdisciplinary research. African Studies have been a priority at the University of Bayreuth since its foundation in 1975.
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: BIGSAS offers a limited number of scholarships of EUR 1,200 / month for the period of 3 years.
Eligibility Conditions: The following criteria must be followed 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,
- Working language of BIGSAS is English
Who can apply: Applicants of any nationality can apply for these Ph.D. scholarships.
Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements:
- Candidates can apply to BIGSAS if they hold a Master’s or any equivalent degree in the Humanities with a very good result and if they are willing a Ph.D. project on Africa – regardless of nationality, place of residence, age etc.
How to Apply: The mode of application is online (see the link below).
Application Deadline: The online platform for application will be open from 1 August until 1 October yearly.
