University of London Scholarship 2025 (Governance for Development in Africa Initiative)

Are you a talented student interested in advancing your knowledge and expertise in state capacities, governance, and bureaucracy for development? The Governance for Development in Africa Initiative (GDAI) PhD scholarship 2025, funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and facilitated by the Centre of African Studies at SOAS University of London, offers an exceptional opportunity for dedicated scholars. Here is everything you need to know to make your application count.

Departments Covered: Development Studies Law, Gender, and Media, Economics, International Relations/Politics, Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD), Department for Financial and Management Studies (DEFIMS),  and Distance Learning through CEFIMS and DEFIMS.

Eligibility and Funding Requirements:

To be eligible for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must secure an unconditional offer for a PhD at SOAS by 31 March 2025. As obtaining an unconditional offer typically requires a minimum of eight weeks, prospective candidates are advised to submit their PhD applications by January 2025 at the latest.

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be African nationals.
• Apply for PhD programs within one of the designated departments at SOAS.
• Focus on projects related to the public sector, governance, or state development.

Application Process:

Candidates must first secure a place in the PhD program at SOAS and once an unconditional offer is confirmed, they can proceed with the scholarship application. Here is a step-by-step guide:

1# Obtain an Unconditional Offer:

• • Apply directly to the SOAS Doctoral School and receive an unconditional offer.
  • Submit your research proposal to SOAS during the PhD application process.

2# Submit Your Scholarship Application:

• • Deadline: 31 March 2025
  • Send the following documents:
    • Unconditional Offer Letter from SOAS.
    • CV (include your email address).
    • Two-page Statement on your knowledge and interest in governance-related issues.
    • Research Proposal as submitted to the SOAS Admissions Office.
    • One Academic Reference, to be sent directly by your referee to the email [email protected].

Announcement: https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/student-life/finance/scholarships/governance-development-africa-initiative-phd-scholarship.

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