DAAD Staff Development Programme

The purpose of the programme is to provide opportunities to post-doctoral researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa to improve their teaching ability, under the guidance of one of the identified host institutions. AIMS has been identified by DAAD as one of the Centres of Excellence which may participate in this programme. The programme is designed to support post-doctoral training.

DAAD is offering approximately 10 Fellowships in 2011.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be senior or prospective teaching / or research staff, preferably former DAAD scholarship-holders in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. degree.
  • An invitation from a Sub-Saharan African host institution together with a concept note which must have been arranged in advance.
  • Applicants must be nationals of a Sub-Saharan African country.
  • Applicants must preferably originate from countries other than the country where the programme takes place.
  • Applications may come from all subject areas that have strong relevance to national development (excluding the humanities and fine arts).

The awards are tenable for three up to six months and are not renewable. The scholarship must end before January 31 2012 and cannot be deferred.

The scholarship consists of: an adequate travel lump sum; a monthly research allowance of EUR 100; a monthly allowance of EUR 1,000; a lump sum for accident; liability and health insurance of EUR 75 (to be arranged by the scholarship holder).

The scholarship is designed as a subsidy to the scholar’s current salary / study leave income.

At the end of the scholarship the fellow has to provide a detailed report on the findings of the research signed by the hosting professor and give further information on future cooperation and academic activities.

The objective is to improve the quality and quantity of training and research in African universities and to promote the mobility of lecturers. The project should not be a reworking or mere extension of the candidate’s doctoral research project. That means:

  • The centre of excellence (AIMS) has to adequately participate in the costs (e.g. infrastructure, other local expenses).
  • The fellowship should advance the candidate's teaching and/or supervision of postgraduate students qualifications.
  • The host and the candidate must have established close communication and devised a concrete concept note.
  • The implementation of the fellowship should contribute to develop staff exchange between African universities.
  • Furthermore, the candidates should be ready to support the supervision of DAAD scholars if required by their host institution.

Please write to The Administrative Officer, DAAD Scholarships at info@aims.ac.za for further information on how to apply for this opportunity.

 

 

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