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Urban Studies

PhD Scholarships at the Wits-TUB-UNILAG Lab

Scholarships are on offer to South Africans and other African nationals for the Wits-TUB-UNILAG Urban Lab PhD programme in urban studies. Applications are being accepted until 31 August 2021.

Scholarship Programme

IPS Programme for African States

The German Parliament invites highly motivated graduates from South Africa, Namibia and Botswana to take part in a scholarship programme in Berlin in January 2022. During an intensive four-week programme, eight participants from these countries will have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the German parliamentary system and political decision-making.

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Vacancy

SAGCC is looking for a Project Manager

On behalf of the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the SAGCC runs the Competence Centre for Mining and Mineral Resources (CCMR). The Competence Centre aims to be an information, service and networking platform for the mining industry. The Project Manager will be responsible for all activities related to the Competence Centre.

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Supervisors of Doctoral Candidates

DIES/CREST Online Training Course

Applications are now open for the DIES/CREST Online Training Course for Supervisors of Doctoral Candidates at African Universities. The course offers a flexible study opportunity to academic staff members, particularly novice doctoral supervisors, who are interested in advancing their knowledge, skills and networks in doctoral supervision. Applications are open until 31 May 2021.

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For School Leavers

BayBIDS Scholarship

The BayBIDS scholarship is awarded to school leavers of German International Schools and German Partner Schools. A subsidy grant for living costs is on offer for the entire first year of study in the German state of Bavaria.

Job Vacancy

German Lecturer at UCT

The School of Languages and Literatures at the University of Cape Town invites applications for a permanent appointment as Lecturer in German Language and Literature. The appointment will commence as soon as possible.

Eradicating Poverty

European Joint Doctorate (EJD) ADAPTED - 15 PhD Positions

Applications are now open for 15 PhD positions for Early Stage Researchers in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network project, ADAPTED, funded by the European Union under the Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. Applications are being accepted until 31 March 2021.

For Germany-Alumni

DAAD Alumni Special Project 2021

Calls for application for the DAAD Alumni Special Project 2021 on Water in Africa in Balance with Human Needs and Nature, which includes a training seminar and participation at IFAT Africa in July 2021 in Johannesburg, are now open. Alumni of German universities from developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are welcome to apply to participate in the programme until 10 January 2021.

Assistant Officer

Job Vacancy: University of the Free State

The German Department at the University of the Free State is looking for an assistant officer to join its team and offer support to its students. Applications for the position are being accepted until 27 November 2020.

Teaching German as Foreign Language

Goethe-Institut Teachers Training Programme

The Goethe-Institut Johannesburg offers a full-time training programme for teaching German as a foreign language. The training programme will take place from 1 January - 31 December 2021. Applications are being accepted until 8 November 2020.