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Africa Thesis Award
African Studies Centre Leiden
About this opportunity
Annual award for outstanding master’s theses focused on Africa. Winners receive €500, publication, and international recognition.
The Africa Thesis Award recognises outstanding master’s theses on African topics, offering publication and a €500 prize.
What it offers
- €500 prize
- Publication of the thesis in the Afrika-Studiecentrum Series
- Honour at a special award ceremony where the winner presents their research
Who can apply
- Master’s theses completed at a university in The Netherlands or an African country
- Theses completed between 31 August 2025 and 31 August 2026
- Focus on an African country, region, or its diaspora
- Based on empirical research in the Social Sciences or Humanities (e.g., geography, political science, anthropology, development studies, economics, history, religion, literature)
- Graded at least 8/10 (Dutch system) or equivalent (A or higher)
- Written in English, French, or Dutch (Dutch submissions require a five-page English summary)
How to apply
A complete submission includes:
- A digital version of the thesis in PDF
- A summary (maximum 300 words)
- A signed letter of recommendation from the supervisor, detailing the thesis’ quality, grade, and institutional details
- For Dutch submissions, a five-page English summary
- Submission via email to africathesisaward@asc.leidenuniv.nl
- Deadline: 30 September 2026
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Key details
TypeAward
LocationPan-African
Levelmaster's
Funding500 EUR
DeadlineRolling, no fixed deadline
EligibilityAfrica
Open to applicants across Africa.
Source : ascleiden.nl · Always verify details on the official site.