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Call for Applications Theme: International and Development Studies Type: 7th Global South Workshop Institution: University of Ghana Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Location: Accra (Ghana) Date: 11.–18.8.2012 Deadline: 30.4.2012 __________________________________________________ Following the success of four previous workshops, we are pleased to announce the 7th Global South Workshop from 11 to 18 August 2012 in Accra, Ghana. The 2012 workshop is jointly organised by the Graduate Institute, Geneva and the University of Ghana, Accra. This workshop is open to outstanding doctoral students from the global south pursuing advanced graduate research in areas bridging the fields of international studies and development studies, broadly defined, and working in disciplines such as anthropology, history, law, politics and political science, and economics. Scholars specialising in conflict, post-conflict societies, migration, and governance are particularly encouraged to apply. The main aim of the workshop is to help build 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 cause of southern perspectives in their fields and disciplines. Participants will be expected to present their research at the workshop. They will also have opportunities for professional interaction with faculty and research students. English will be the working language. 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: Eliane Minassian Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Rue de Lausanne 132 PO Box 136 1211 Geneva 21 Switzerland Tel. +41 22 908 43 84 Fax: +41 22 908 57 10 Email: [email protected] Web: http://graduateinstitute.ch/southworkshop __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
