[SydPhil] 3 MA/PhD Philosophy scholarships | Uni Johannesburg | ACEPS | 3 Aug 2026 | Social and Political Epistemology, Philosophy of Science

[Mitova, Veli]

Dear potential Masters/Doctoral candidates,


The African <https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/5SJXCp81lrtvWQ49wsPfxfG4OR9?domain=uj.ac.za> Institute of Epistemology & Philosophy of Science<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/5SJXCp81lrtvWQ49wsPfxfG4OR9?domain=uj.ac.za> (ACEPS), at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa invites applications for Philosophy masters/doctoral scholarships (fees + research assistantship) starting 1 February 2027. Continued funding is dependent on performance and reviewed every term.

ACEPS core areas of expertise are ­epistemic decolonisation, epistemic oppression, African epistemology, social epistemology, political philosophy or the epistemology of the internet/AI, and philosophy of science. A new area of interest is the Epistemology of Climate Change.

Looking for the experience to boost your CV for a career in Philosophy?

•         With the biggest international network of Rеsearch Associates<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/v2YUCq71mwfz3LY12iXhYfETfxA?domain=uj.ac.za>, contacts and visitors

•         Funded opportunities to present at local and international conferences

•         Flourishing through weekly reading groups and writing retreats

•         Feedback on research writing from the whole ACEPS team<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Qoq7Cr81nyt1YwQrmf4imf46F71?domain=uj.ac.za> and our network of international RAs<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/v2YUCq71mwfz3LY12iXhYfETfxA?domain=uj.ac.za/>

•         Experience at running conferences and writing grant proposals

Then it is time to consider ACEPS. We try hard and expect you to also do so!

Check out the ACEPS <https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/5SJXCp81lrtvWQ49wsPfxfG4OR9?domain=uj.ac.za> website, our Team<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Qoq7Cr81nyt1YwQrmf4imf46F71?domain=uj.ac.za/> and ACEPS Activities<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/moFHCvl1rKi25OwElTAsjfQJxiP?domain=uj.ac.za> to see if you are a good fit for ACEPS. Then go to Prospective Philosophy Postgrads & Postdocs <https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/8TdACwV1vMfAm0lvNH1tkfJgoFI?domain=uj.ac.za> to see what we can do for you.

The candidate will:

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have obtained their Honours/MA in Philosophy in 2026 with a 70% minimum mark
  *   be proficient in English
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have a burgeoning publication record
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be required to be present in person at ACEPS and actively contribute to its vibrant life
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be expected to publish 1 or more journal articles per year (worth R20k/paper bursary for the student!)
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be expected to apply for external postgraduate funding, NRF<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/eivHCxngwOf9VmELXCWuLfyFjpg?domain=nrf.ac.za> and other fellowships
  *   Overseas applicants:

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You need your Honours/MA accredited by SAQA<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/zc2jCyojxQT0w6O74sPCwfxN9Pe?domain=saqa.org.za> which can take months so apply ASAP once provisionally accepted
     *   can get assistance from ACEPS’s international postdocs


Please email to vmitova at uj.ac.za<mailto:vmitova at uj.ac.za> the following by 5 pm 3rd August 2026 5pm:

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Motivation letter, including how your work would fit in at ACEPS and whom you would like to be supervised by
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CV
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A one-page research proposal
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Your academic transcripts (officially translated into English if necessary)
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Writing sample
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Online but preferably in-person interviews are undertaken (ACEPS will fly you over where necessary)

ACEPS especially encourages applications from marginalised groups in Philosophy.


Veli Mitova

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Professor: Philosophy

Director: ACEPS

University of Johannesburg