University Staff Doctoral Programme - Stellenbosch University, University of Fort Hare, University of Bath

With funding support from the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the British Council, the USDP programme aims at increasing the number of academic staff with PhDs while enhancing the overall quality of doctoral qualifications in South Africa. Ten excellent candidates at Stellenbosch University and the University of Fort Hare have been selected to join the programme from 2021-2026 to study towards a PhD degree in the field of public policy and inclusive development.