GDAI Residential School 2011, Mozambique: Call for Applications
2 December 2010
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation in association with SOAS and the Centre of African Studies-University of London is organising a Summer School in Mozambique in April 2011 on the topic of ‘Governance and Development in Africa’.
The residential school is for 25 participants who are policy makers, academics, researchers or civil society representatives from any African country who will gain, through this training, new ideas and knowledge on the broad issue of governance and development. We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds. Preference will be given to applicants from Southern Africa. Lectures and discussions will take place mainly in English though some may be in Portuguese.
Applicants should have proven research and/or professional experiences in fields relevant to the theme of Governance and Development in Africa. All costs for successful applicants, including economy flights, accommodation, and subsistence, will be covered. The school will run from April 04th to April 08th, 2011.
Applications should include:
- CV (including email address for correspondence)
- one reference letter ( or names of referees in CV)
- Proposal of max 1500 words outlining research interest and professional background and how the applicant will benefit from attending the Summer School
Deadline for applications: 15 January 2011
To be sent electronically or by postal mail to:
Angelica Baschiera
Centre of African Studies
SOAS, University of London
Thornaugh Street,
Russell Square
London WC1H 0XG
Email: ab17@soas.ac.uk
Tel.: +44 (0) 207 898 4370
