Applications Open For The HSRC Young African Research Fellowship/ Internship 2021

Applications Open For The HSRC Young African Research Fellowship/ Internship 2021. In order to develop the capacity of masters graduates who have previously received a scholarship through the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Programme (MSP) and to conduct contextually-based research for one aspect of the Imprint of Education study, the Inclusive Economic Development (IED) division of the HSRC is offering seven (7) paid two-year research fellowships.

Known as Young African Research Fellowships (YARFs), successful fellows will be based in Cape Town for a period of two years. Fellowships begin 1 August 2021 and end on 31 July 2023.

Salary: R383,300 p.a

Duration: 2 years

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend relevant training and team meetings
• Conduct literature reviews
• Prepare research instruments
• Conduct fieldwork in their country of residence (approx. 12 weeks)
• Translate and transcribe interviews
• Analyze data
• Produce podcasts and concepts for graphic data displays
• Participate in producing an interactive digital museum on findings to stimulate dialogue
• Contribute to writing of research reports and journal articles
• Engage, where possible, in the wider work of the HSRC to develop experience

Requirements:

To be eligible applicants must:

• Have received a scholarship from the Mastercard Foundation for any period of their university studies
• Have a completed masters degree in any field (or have proof of graduation occurring in 2021)
• Have an interest in undertaking social science research
• Be a citizen of any of the following countries: Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, or from any African country if currently residing outside of the continent
• Be well connected in their home country, and able to travel freely and confidently to meet people and conduct research as part of their fellowship
• Be eligible to apply for an Extended Visitor’s Visa for the purpose of conducting academic research – see http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/types-of-visas
• Be fluent in English and in one or more of the local languages of their home country
• Have excellent public and interpersonal communication skills
• Have good computer skills, with knowledge of website design and communication strategies an added advantage.

How to Apply

Reference No:  TIE-YARF/11/2020

Submit the following:

• A One page letter of motivation indicating your suitability for the position;
• A CV that must include the details of three recent referees with telephone and e-mail contact details;
• A 5-8 page writing sample, preferably from your masters dissertation or any publication you have authored.

NB. You will be required to undertake a written or verbal exercise to test your competencies should you be selected for interview.

Apply Online for the HSRC: Young African Research Fellowship / Internship 2021

or

If you experience problems applying online, please send your applications to: [email protected] with the relevant reference in the subject line.

Closing Date: 15 January 2021.