Award criteria:

• Applicants should have an LLD/PhD in related area.
• Applicants should have completed their doctoral degree within the last five years.
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens or holder of a SA Permanent Residence, women and previously disadvantaged groups.
• Excellent academic record with evidence of the ability to publish research results.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Conduct innovative research on Human Rights Law, Public International Law, SADC community Law, harmonisation of laws, regional integration, community law, African Union Law.
• Publish a minimum of 2 peer-reviewed research articles per annum in DHET accredited journals.
• Present research at local conferences.