ACEPS Funded Philosophy Hons, MA and PhD, Uni Johannesburg

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The African Centre of Epistemology & Philosophy of Science (ACEPS), part of the Philosophy Department at the University of Johannesburg, invites applications for 2026, for Honours, MA (research) or PhD on any topic in epistemology, social epistemology, feminist epistemology, or queer theory. Projects around Epistemic Reparations, Injustice, and Decolonisation, as well as the Epistemology of AI (all broadly construed) are particularly welcome.

Funding is available to cover fees and a research assistantship depending on performance. In addition, ACEPS, through its links to the Philosophy Department at UJ, provides opportunities for paid teaching and tutoring, which go a long way to support living expenses and gain valuable experience! 

ACEPS aims to turn out internationally competitive Postgrads with impressive CVs. Successful candidates will be expected to be part of the vibrant life of the centre, to attend all talks, writing retreats and work-in-progress events.

You should definitely join us if you are looking for:

  • Access to a vibrant and extensive international network of experts and visitors to engage your work
  • Attend and present at local and international conferences
    • You publish 1 paper a year, ACEPS will send you to an international conference
    • All ACEPS Postgrads went overseas this year, and attended at least one national conference
  • Getting published in international journals
    • ACEPS will help get you there
  • Flourishing through weekly reading groups and writing retreats
    • Gain experience and confidence to write, present and comment on others work!
  • Experience at running conferences, edit a book or special issue
    • Looks good on your CV

Check out the ACEPS website and our Team to see if what we do is a good fit for you. Then go to Prospective Philosophy Postgrads & Postdocs to see what we can do for you.

To apply please email Prof Veli Mitova (vmi...@uj.ac.za), by 5pm (SAST) on the 1st October:

  • A motivation letter explaining how your work fits in ACEPS and why Prof Mitova is a suitable supervisor for you.
  • A one-page description of your proposed project
  • Your academic transcripts
  • Your CV

 

Let’s do philosophy together! 

 

Veli 

Prof. Veli Mitova

Professor in Philosophy and Director of ACEPS

African Centre for Epistemology and Philosophy of Science

PhD: Philosophy, Cantab

 

Telephone:

011 559 3133

E-mail:

vmi...@uj.ac.za

Website:

www.uj.ac.za

Office:

Room 20, floor 5, UJ on Empire, Cnr Barry Hertzog and Napier Road

 

African Centre for Epistemology and Philosophy of Science: https://www.uj.ac.za/aceps

My UJ webpage: https://www.uj.ac.za/contact/Pages/Prof-Veli-Mitova.aspx

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Mitova, Veli

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Aug 16, 2025, 2:26:45 AMAug 16
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The African Centre of Epistemology & Philosophy of Science (ACEPS) at the University of Johannesburg invites applications for 2026, for Honours, MA (research) or PhD on a topic in epistemology, social epistemology, feminist epistemology, queer theory, or the philosophy of AI.

Funding  covers fees and research assistantships depending on performance.

ACEPS aims to turn out internationally competitive postgrads with impressive CVs.

Successful candidates will be expected to be part of the vibrant life of the centre, to attend all talks, writing retreats and work-in-progress workshops. 

You should join us if you are looking for:

  • Access to a vibrant and extensive international network of experts and visitors to engage your work

·         Present at local and international conferences

    • Publish 1 paper a year and ACEPS will send you to an international conference
    • All ACEPS Postgrads went overseas this year, and attended two national conferences

·         Getting published in international journals

    • ACEPS will help get you there

·         Flourishing through weekly talks and writing retreats

    • Gain experience and confidence to write, present and comment on others work!

·         Experience at running conferences, editing a collection or special issue

    • Looks good on your CV

 

Check out the ACEPS website and our Team to see if what we do is a good fit for you. Then go to Prospective Philosophy Postgrads & Postdocs to see what we can do for you.

 

To apply please email Prof Veli Mitova (vmi...@uj.ac.za), by 5pm (SAST) on the 28 August:

  • A motivation letter explaining how your work fits in ACEPS and why Prof Mitova, or Dr Benton, or Dr Miragoli is a suitable supervisor for you.
  • A one-page description of your proposed project
  • Your academic transcripts
  • Your CV

    No incomplete applications will be considered.

     

    Let’s do philosophy together! 

     

    Veli

    Mitova, Veli

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    Aug 25, 2025, 2:13:39 AMAug 25
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    The African Centre of Epistemology & Philosophy of Science (ACEPS) at the University of Johannesburg invites applications for 2026, for Honours, MA (research) or PhD on a topic in epistemology, social epistemology, feminist epistemology, queer theory, or the philosophy of AI.

    Funding  covers fees and research assistantships depending on performance.

    ACEPS aims to turn out internationally competitive postgrads with impressive CVs.

    Successful candidates will be expected to be part of the vibrant life of the centre, to attend all talks, writing retreats and work-in-progress workshops. 

    You should join us if you are looking for:

    • Access to a vibrant and extensive international network of experts and visitors to engage your work

    ·         Present at local and international conferences

      • Publish 1 paper a year and ACEPS will send you to an international conference
      • All ACEPS Postgrads went overseas this year, and attended two national conferences

    ·         Getting published in international journals

      • ACEPS will help get you there

    ·         Flourishing through weekly talks and writing retreats

      • Gain experience and confidence to write, present and comment on others work!

    ·         Experience at running conferences, editing a collection or special issue

      • Looks good on your CV

     

    Check out the ACEPS website and our Team to see if what we do is a good fit for you. Then go to Prospective Philosophy Postgrads & Postdocs to see what we can do for you.

     

    To apply please email Prof Veli Mitova (vmi...@uj.ac.za), by 5pm (SAST) on the 28 August:

    • A motivation letter explaining how your work fits in ACEPS and why Prof Mitova, or Dr Benton, or Dr Miragoli is a suitable supervisor for you.
    • A one-page description of your proposed project
    • Your academic transcripts (Your philosophy marks average should be over 70%)
    • Your CV

    No incomplete applications will be considered.

     

    Let’s do philosophy together! 

     

    Veli

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