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Rhodes University Hobart Houghton Fellowship 2025/26

Awarded by Rhodes University

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Research Fellow/ Scientist

Funding Type

Full Funding · Accommodation + Monthly cash stipend + Return airfare

Eligible Courses

Economics and Economic history

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Rhodes University

Provider

Rhodes University

Last Verified On

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Overview

The Hobart Houghton Research Fellowship is named after Professor Desmond Hobart Houghton. During his forty years at Rhodes, Hobart Houghton made substantial contributions to thinking about South Africa's economic difficulties as a whole, but his primary concern, and the focus of his research, was the challenge of poverty and economic development in the Eastern Cape. Former students and associates of Hobart Houghton, as well as the Liberty Life Educational Foundation, have donated funds to establish the Fellowship.

Eligibility for Rhodes University Hobart Houghton Fellowship:

  • Applicants must have had research experience and hold at least a Master’s degree in Economics.
  • They should have a sound knowledge of economic analysis and be capable of independent, innovative work.
  • Candidates may either be established scholars (possibly on sabbatical leave) or young, promising economists with a strong developing research track record.

Benefits: 

  • Return direct economy class airfare from the Fellow's place of residence.
  • University accommodation.
  • A monthly cash stipend
  • If the candidate accepts the appointment for at least four months and is accompanied by a partner, the companion's return airfare will be covered.

Application deadline: 31 January 2025 

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  • The deadline of Rhodes University Hobart Houghton Fellowship 2025/26 is Expired.
  • Rhodes University Hobart Houghton Fellowship 2025/26 is offered to Research Fellow/ Scientist degree.
  • Rhodes University Hobart Houghton Fellowship 2025/26 is offered for Economics and Economic history.
  • Rhodes University Hobart Houghton Fellowship 2025/26 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Rhodes University Hobart Houghton Fellowship 2025/26 is offered by Rhodes University.
  • Rhodes University Hobart Houghton Fellowship 2025/26 covers Full Funding, Accommodation + Monthly cash stipend + Return airfare.