Inter-disciplinary PhD Programme by Research in the Fields of Historical Humanities and Humanistic Social Sciences
Background
With funding from the Gerda Henkel Foundation of Dusseldorf Germany, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Makerere University seeks to admit 9 students for the 2026 intake leading to the award of a PhD in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences of Makerere University. Historical Humanities and Humanistic Social Sciences include but are not limited to a cluster of subjects (disciplines) that study human society with a particular sensitivity to the shifting historical contexts over time with various kinds of evidence to support analyses of what informs and shapes the changes and the implications of such changes in human society. Therefore, preference will be accorded to projects that approach the study of the Humanities and Social Sciences in the following fields:
a) The Classics, namely Literature, Philosophy, Epic, and Drama,
b) Prehistory/Early History of Africa
c) Archaeology
d) Modern African History
e) Sociology
f) Anthropology
g) Language and Linguistics
h) Creative Arts in Africa
i) Religion in Africa
j) Political theory
k) Gender Studies
General Requirements
Research experience in the Humanities and Social Sciences at a University or a Research Institute and a strong foundation in writing and research methods is desirable. The applicant should have excellent oral and written communication skills. This is a PhD by research; therefore, applicants should demonstrate capacity for independent work. They should also have excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
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Application Form
