Dear potential Masters/Doctoral candidates,
The African <https://www.uj.ac.za/aceps> Institute of Epistemology & Philosophy of Science<https://www.uj.ac.za/aceps> (ACEPS), at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa invites applications for Philosophy masters/doctoral scholarships (fees + research assistantship) starting 1 February 2027. Continued funding is dependent on performance and reviewed every term. ACEPS core areas of expertise are epistemic decolonisation, epistemic oppression, African epistemology, social epistemology, political philosophy or the epistemology of the internet/AI, and philosophy of science. A new area of interest is the Epistemology of Climate Change. Looking for the experience to boost your CV for a career in Philosophy? • With the biggest international network of Rеsearch Associates<https://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/humanities/departments-2/philosophy/philosophy-centres/african-centre-for-epistemology-and-philosophy-of-science/research-associates>, contacts and visitors • Funded opportunities to present at local and international conferences • Flourishing through weekly reading groups and writing retreats • Feedback on research writing from the whole ACEPS team<https://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/humanities/departments-2/philosophy/philosophy-centres/african-centre-for-epistemology-and-philosophy-of-science/team> and our network of international RAs<https://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/humanities/departments-2/philosophy/philosophy-centres/african-centre-for-epistemology-and-philosophy-of-science/research-associates/> • Experience at running conferences and writing grant proposals Then it is time to consider ACEPS. We try hard and expect you to also do so! Check out the ACEPS <https://www.uj.ac.za/aceps> website, our Team<https://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/humanities/departments-2/philosophy/philosophy-centres/african-centre-for-epistemology-and-philosophy-of-science/team/> and ACEPS Activities<https://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/humanities/departments-2/philosophy/philosophy-centres/african-centre-for-epistemology-and-philosophy-of-science/aceps-members-outputs> to see if you are a good fit for ACEPS. Then go to Prospective Philosophy Postgrads & Postdocs <https://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/humanities/departments-2/philosophy/philosophy-centres/african-centre-for-epistemology-and-philosophy-of-science/prospective-pgs-pdrfs> to see what we can do for you. The candidate will: * have obtained their Honours/MA in Philosophy in 2026 with a 70% minimum mark * be proficient in English * have a burgeoning publication record * be required to be present in person at ACEPS and actively contribute to its vibrant life * be expected to publish 1 or more journal articles per year (worth R20k/paper bursary for the student!) * be expected to apply for external postgraduate funding, NRF<https://www.nrf.ac.za/dsti-nrf-postgraduate-student-funding-for-the-2027-academic-year> and other fellowships * Overseas applicants: * You need your Honours/MA accredited by SAQA<https://saqa.org.za/services/evaluation-of-foreign-qualifications> which can take months so apply ASAP once provisionally accepted * can get assistance from ACEPS’s international postdocs Please email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> the following by 5 pm 3rd August 2026 5pm: * Motivation letter, including how your work would fit in at ACEPS and whom you would like to be supervised by * CV * A one-page research proposal * Your academic transcripts (officially translated into English if necessary) * Writing sample * Online but preferably in-person interviews are undertaken (ACEPS will fly you over where necessary) ACEPS especially encourages applications from marginalised groups in Philosophy. Veli Mitova — Professor: Philosophy Director: ACEPS University of Johannesburg --------- SydPhil mailing list To unsubscribe, change your membership options, find answers to common problems, or visit our online archives, please go to the list information page: https://mailman.sydney.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/sydphil
