Over 100 aspiring PhD candidates attended a hybrid workshop organized by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The event aimed to equip applicants with essential skills for crafting competitive applications for the 2025 Gerda Henkel Fellowship.
The workshop, conducted both in-person and online, provided detailed guidance on the application process for the Interdisciplinary PhD Programme by Research in Historical Humanities and Humanistic Social Sciences. The program is fully funded by the Gerda Henkel Foundation and is set to admit ten scholars for the 2025 cohort.
In her opening remarks, CHUSS Principal Prof. Helen Nkabala commended the organizing team and encouraged participants to take the training seriously. She expressed gratitude to the faculty for their dedication and urged them to be open in sharing their expertise. Prof. Nkabala stated, "We want to give you an equal footing as you start your application process. Faculty members, please speak with your heart so everyone can benefit."
Participants received training on various topics, including crafting fellowship-winning proposals, understanding historical humanities, and insights on managing application timelines and packages from Gerda Henkel alumni. Faculty members emphasized the importance of adhering to program guidelines, showcasing originality, and aligning research interests with the program's interdisciplinary focus.
