Transregional Center for Democratic Studies

Applicants from Africa

The following information is required for the processing of applications:

  • Completed Application Form
  • Reliable/preferred mailing address, telephone/fax numbers, e-mail address
  • Educational background, degrees received, and current institutional affiliation
  • Transcripts from universities attended
  • TOEFL or other evidence of substantial English language skills is required if coming from a non-English speaking country
  • Applicants affiliated with an NGO or a civic organization should include a brief description of the nature of the work undertaken by their organization
  • One letter of recommendation sent from the e-mail address belonging to its author or as an attachment to the application letter if scanned
  • A 500 word essay in English on a key current issue or problem facing your country, and your views on possible policy measures which government and/or social organizations, and/or international action could pursue to address the problem

To download a PDF copy of the Application Form please click here. For a MS Word copy of the Application Form please email TCDS@newschool.edu or ssekoto@uj.ac.za.

Please send your applications by email to both TCDS@newschool.edu and ssekoto@uj.ac.za with the subject heading D&DJHB12, or by courier to Simon Sekoto Postgraduate Centre: Training and Development Research and Innovation Division, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, Library, 1st Floor.

Please note that the application deadline has been extended. Applications are now due by Wednesday, November 9.

For further information, call +27(0) 11 559 2143 or contact TCDS by phone (212) 229-5580 ext. 3136, or email TCDS@newschool.edu.

Contact

The New School for Social Research
6 East 16th St., Rm 921, NY, NY 10003

tcds@newschool.edu
212-229-5100 ext. 3136

Elzbieta Matynia, Director
212-229-5580 ext. 3137

Lala Pop, Program Manager,
PhD Student, Politics
212-229-5100 ext. 3136

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