Rhodes University Guy Butler Research Award
Rhodes University invites all students with a strong academic record (grades 70% and above) who intend pursuing full-time Postgraduate studies , to apply for the Guy Butler Research Award.
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Guy Butler Application Form
Honours, Masters or PhD : Applicants must pursue research in one of the following fields:
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, English as an additional language.
Period: Initially for one year, but renewable depending on satisfactory progress for a further year at Masters level and two years at Doctoral level.
Tenable: Full-time attendance and registration at Rhodes University (Departments of English, English Languages and Linguistics and ISEA).
Value of awards:
Honours: R45 000
Masters: R60 000
Doctoral: R80 000
Application procedure:
Submit a covering motivation letter with the application form, including 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 needs to be emailed back to pgfunding@ru.ac.za or handed in at the office at Room 206, Main Admin Building, Rhodes University on or before the closing date.
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