Scholarship
SSRC Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Fellowship
The Social Science Research Council offers fellowships to support the completion of doctoral degrees. It aims to promote next-generation social science research in several African countries, including Tanzania.
About this scholarship
SSRC Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Fellowship is offered by Social Science Research Council for study in Tanzania at phd level. The award is valued at Up to $10,000, provided as other support. Funding is awarded for a single cycle and is not listed as renewable.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive Up to $10,000. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include Social Sciences. Nationality requirements apply: Tanzania, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda.
Eligibility
Doctoral students conducting social science research in eligible African countries.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-10-12. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Fields of study
Social Sciences
Nationality requirements
Tanzania, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Social Science Research Council
- Country
- Tanzania
- Award
- Up to $10,000
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Social Sciences
- Nationality
- Tanzania, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda
- Deadline
- 2025-10-12
- Renewable
- No
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-28
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-28