Are you interested in Sub-Saharan Africa and is your Masters thesis on
a related subject? If so, the African Studies Centre (ASC) in Leiden
is offering you the chance to win Euro 1000 in its Africa Thesis
Award!
The award aims to encourage student research and writing on Sub-
Saharan Africa and to promote the study of African cultures and
societies. It is presented annually to a student whose Masters thesis
has been completed on the basis of research conducted on Africa.
The winning thesis will be published in the ASC African Studies
Collection. Submitted theses may be (partially) published on The
Broker's website: <
http://www.thebrokeronline.eu
Who can apply
Any final-year student who has completed his/her Masters thesis with
distinction (80% or higher or a Dutch rating of at least 8) at a
university in Africa or the Netherlands can apply. The thesis must
have been examined within one year prior to the deadline for
submitting manuscripts.
The ASC specifically encourage students from Sub-Saharan Africa to
submit their theses for this annual competition.
Information and requirements:
www.ascleiden.nl/Research/Award