The Global South Workshop is a week-long workshop for talented Ph.D. students from Southern universities researching topics at the intersection of international studies and development studies. The workshop will give selected participants the opportunity to present and discuss their research in a seminar format. The 2012 workshop is jointly organised by the Graduate Institute, Geneva and the University of Ghana, Accra; it will take place from 11 to 18 August 2012 in Accra, Ghana.
OBJECTIVE
This programme is intended to facilitate a network of young scholars from southern countries by providing them opportunities to interact and share experiences with fellow scholars from the south, and develop collaborative frameworks and projects that may help advance the salience of southern perspectives in their fields and disciplines.
FUNDING
The scholarship is funded by the Swiss Federal Department for Foreign Affairs; it will cover expenses for travel, accommodation and meals, and offer a small stipend to cover other costs.
CONDITIONS
Candidates must fulfil the following conditions:
- Eligible candidates should be nearing completion of their Ph.Ds at a Southern university;
- The research topic must be relevant to International and Development studies;
- Knowledge of English is essential.
APPLICATION
The deadline for receipt of applications is 30 April 2012.
Candidates must complete the online application form which includes:
- A statement of motivation;
- A curriculum vitae;
- Contact details of two academic referees;
- A 2,000-word summary of the Ph.D. project along with the chapters outline.
CONTACT
Tel +41 22 908 43 84
southworkshop@
http://graduateinstitute.ch/
