How to apply (European PhD Applicants)

European PhD candidates of Target Group 1 & 2 are invited to apply for a non-degree seeking mobility period at one of the South African EUSA_ID partner universities! Mobility periods can have durations of 10, 12 or 18 months.

Mobilities have to start latest in december 2016!!!

The following PhD programmes or options are offered at South African EUSA_ID partner universities. Successful applicants will be linked to the respective programme or option:

• PhD in Public Policy and Administration (University of the Western Cape)
• PhD in Development Studies (University of the Western Cape)
• PhD in Economic Development (University of Cape Town)
• PhD Philosohpy (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
• PhD Philosophy - Social sciences in Development studies (University of Fort Hare)
• PhD in Development Studies/PhD in Population Studies (University of KwaZulu Natal)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Administration (Development) (University of Limpopo)

Before you process your application via the online application platform for European PhD applicants make sure that you have read all the instructions available for download in the guidelines for applicants. Also prepare the relevant documentation before you start the online application process. It is not possible to save data halfway through the application form. Once started, the form must be completed.

Documents needed for PhD applicants are the following:
1. Passport or other Id
2. Photo
3. Motivation letter
4. Proof of registration (only for Target Group 1)
5. Certificates and transcripts of pervious academic studies
6. CV: use the Europass template & read the instructions
7. Research Proposal: read the guidelines provided for download
8. Official language Test (TOEFL – minimum 80 internet based or IELTS – minimum Band 6)
9. Recommendation/Nomination letter (academic reference)

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