The Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO), the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) and the International Development Economic Associates (IDEAs), are pleased to announce—in the framework of the third three-year phase of the Africa/Asia/Latin America Scholarly Collaborative Program—the call for applications for participation in the Eight South-South Institute on Inequality and Social Justice: Perspectives from the Global South. The Institute will be held in Durban, South Africa from 11-18 September 2015, in parallel to the World Social Science Forum III.
Younger scholars from countries of the South and who are pursuing active academic careers are eligible to apply for a place in the Institute. Each applicant should have a university education, preferably with a minimum of a master’s degree in any of the social sciences and humanities. Applicants should have a demonstrable working knowledge of English. Selection for participation will be on the basis of a competitive process. Altogether, thirty candidates will be selected for participation in the Institute, with ten each from Africa, Asia and Latin America. The full participation costs of the selected laureates will be covered, including their travel (economy return air tickets), accommodation and subsistence.
The Call for Papers is available here. Deadline for receipt of application is 15 April 2015.
- African applicants should send their applications electronically to CODESRIA, email: south.institute@codesria.sn
- Asian applicants should send their applications electronically to IDEAs, email: south.institute@networkideas.org
- Latin American and Caribbean applicants should submit electronically their applications through CLASCO’s website.