University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) - African Trust Infrastructures Doctoral Fellowships 2026

  • Published: November 11, 2026
  • Deadline: November 15, 2026
  • Category: Fellowship
  • Oppotunity Locations: South Africa

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About University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) - African Trust Infrastructures Doctoral Fellowships

The African Trust Infrastructures Doctoral Fellowships 2026 is a PhD scholarship program run by the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research (WiSER) at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), South Africa and supported by Standard Bank.The program is part of the African Trust Infrastructures Project, which studies how trust is created and maintained through financial, political, social, and technological systems across Africa. Researchers explore issues such as credit systems, lending practices, digital identity, population registration, and financial technologies.

Benefits of University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) - African Trust Infrastructures Doctoral Fellowships

  • Full-time fellows receive a package (R250,000 for the first year) covering tuition fees, research expenses, and a living allowance for three years. Part-time fellows receive tuition funding for five years but no living allowance.

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) - African Trust Infrastructures Doctoral Fellowships Requirements

  • Open to outstanding students from any nationality, including Ethiopia, provided they have a strong interest in the project's research areas. Applicants must be able to be based in Johannesburg.

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

15 November, 2026

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