Centre for Human Rights 2021-2022 Doctoral Scholarship in Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa

The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, calls for applications for full-time doctoral scholarships in the field of sexual and/or reproductive rights in the African region. 

The doctoral scholarship is aimed at strengthening the Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa Programme of the Centre in ways that develop a distinct focus on interrogating culture and/or criminalisation as part of broader discourses on sexual and/ or reproductive rights in the African region. The scholarships are comprehensive, covering tuition fees, travel, living expenses and ancillary costs. 

Successful candidates will be expected to reside in Pretoria (South Africa) for the three-year period of the scholarship, and to contribute to the work of the Centre (for about 25 hours per week). The period of residence would ideally start early in 2021. 

• Table of Content
• About Centre for Human Rights
• Doctoral Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Doctoral Scholarship
• Requirements for Doctoral Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Centre for Human Rights

Recognised internationally for excellence in human rights law in Africa, the Centre for Human Rights is uniquely positioned as both an academic department and a non-governmental organisation. A leader in human rights education in Africa, the Centre works towards a greater awareness of human rights, the wide dissemination of publications on human rights in Africa, and the improvement of the rights of women, people living with HIV, indigenous peoples, sexual minorities and other disadvantaged or marginalised persons or groups across the continent The Centre was established in the Faculty of L... continue reading

Doctoral Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Doctoral Scholarship

Successful candidates will be expected to reside in Pretoria (South Africa) for the three-year period of the scholarship, and to contribute to the work of the Centre (for about 25 hours per week). The period of residence would ideally start early in 2021. 

Requirements for Doctoral Scholarship Qualification

 Interested applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A Master’s Degree in law or humanities focusing on, or closely related to, the field of sexual and/or reproductive rights
• Excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English
• Excellent proficiency in academic research
• Demonstrable interest and expertise in sexual and reproductive rights
• Some familiarity with the African human rights system
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Documents Required for Application

The application must include:

(1) a curriculum vitae;

(2) a brief motivation for applying for the scholarship, referring to the ‘minimum requirements’ above;

(3) a proposal of about 3 to 5 pages of the prospective LLD/DPhil research (succinctly setting out the research problem; the research question(s) to be addressed; the proposed research methods/ methodology; and demonstrating familiarity with the most salient literature);

(4) a sample of writing by the candidate in the area of sexual and/or reproductive rights; and

(5) copies of relevant post-graduate degree(s) and related academic transcript(s). 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

All applications and enquiries should be directed to Dr Satang Nabaneh at [email protected] no later than 15 November 2020.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Centre reserves the right to not fill the positions. 

For more details, visit Centre for Human Rights website.