Rhodes University Guy Butler Research Award 2024

Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in English Language, English Literature, English-in-Education, South African English Drama, South African Journalism in English, Cultural studies focusing on English-related topics in Southern Africa, and research in the area of English bilingualism, as an additional language.
• Period: Initially for one year, but renewable depending on satisfactory progress for a further year at the Master's level and two years at the Doctoral level.
• Tenable: Full-time attendance and registration at Rhodes University (Departments of English, English Languages and Linguistics, and ISEA). 

Value of awards:

• Honors - R120 000  
• Masters - R120 000          
• Doctoral - R130 000

Application procedure

Submit the following:

• A covering motivation letter
• The application form, includes information regarding proposed studies, a detailed academic CV (including email contact details of three academic referees), and a full academic transcript.

• The completed application form and supporting documents (as a single PDF document) need to be emailed back to pgfunding@ru.ac.za before the closing date. Incomplete applications will automatically be regretted

Deadline: 15 September 2023