Call for Applications – UJ GES 4.0 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Call for Applications – UJ GES 4.0 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Overview: The University of Johannesburg (UJ) GES 4.0 for Societal Impact (SI) Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are aimed at making higher education opportunities more accessible, with a focus on supporting emerging researchers whose research aligns with UJ’s new strategic focus on technology for societal impact and sustainability. The scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, taking the Applicant’s academic achievements and motivation as researchers into account. Publications weigh heavily in the assessment of applications. Applicants are encouraged to ensure that a full list of their publications is included in the CV. The value of the scholarship is R250 000.00 (R230 000.00 from the GES Fund, with R20 000.00 from the host academic) per 12 months for a period of two years, provided that the successful candidate is making reasonable progress in terms of research output productivity. These limited Scholarships are competitive and must be taken up by the successful candidate for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at UJ in 2025.
Application Due Date: 31 March 2025
For Enquires: Ms Lusiwa Gwala ( lusiweg@uj.ac.za)
To Apply: https://app.sintelforms.com/Anon?f=lgjad7cd8d
Call for Abstracts:
Ms Zoliswa Ntsoko (South Africa) is the Institute’s Administrative Assistant who assists with general administration and research. She is a seasoned professional with a background in Disaster Management. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Management from Milpark Business School, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management from Regenesys Business School. She also holds certificates in Project Management, and in Disaster Management. Previously, she has worked as a Disaster Management Specialist at the City of Johannesburg – Disaster Management Centre.
Ms Cecilia Lwiindi Nedziwe-Moyo is the Research Coordinator at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. She previously served as a Regional Coordinator at the Centre for Peace Initiatives in Africa (CPIA) in Zimbabwe between 2007 and 2013. She completed her master’s degree in International Studies, Peace, and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in Australia as a Rotary Peace Scholar. She has just completed her doctoral studies at Rhodes University. Her areas of interest include: gender, foreign policy, regional organisations and conflict resolution.
Ms Thembeka Somtseu is a seasoned professional with a background in the textile and construction sectors. She holds a National Diploma in Business Administration from the Durban University of Technology, and studied Development Communication and Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. She worked as a corporate communications specialist for more than ten years, serving in both local and multinational companies.