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The Centre of African Studies at the University of Copenhagen and the School of International Development at the University of East Anglia are pleased to offer a 3-year PhD Postgraduate Research Studentship researching the relationship between religion and social change in Africa, starting in April 2019.  The award is available for Home/EU applicants.We are looking for original empirical research projects, with a significant element of fieldwork-based data collection, focused on a range of religious actors and practices, including new religious movements, faith-based organisations, Christian, Islamic and African traditional religions. They might address one of the following themes: local politics, public discourse, religion and the media, globalisation, citizenship, and governance.The successful candidate will be offered a cotutelle arrangement co-supervised by staff at the Centre of African Studies and the School of International Development. Study time will be divided between the two universities, with a minimum of 18 months at UEA. Successful completion will result in the award of PhD degrees from both institutions.This co-financed award offers a combination of UEA studentship and PhD stipend at the University of Copenhagen. UEA Studentships cover tuition fees, a tax-free maintenance grant (currently £14,777 per year), and a research training support grant (£750 per year). The PhD stipend at the University of Copenhagen offers a 12-month's taxable salary (322,642 DKK).Evidence of competence in English may be required. Relevant work experience may also be considered.We expect applicants to have a background in the fields of African studies, anthropology, political science, development studies or a closely related discipline. The standard minimum entry requirement is 2:1 in your first degree and a good Masters degree in a relevant disciplineApplications close on Monday 4th February 2019 (23:59 UK Time). Late applications cannot be considered.For further information, please contact Dr. Karen Lauterbach (kjl@teol.ku.dk), or Dr. Ben Jones (b.w.jones@uea.ac.uk).Funding Notes.This co-financed award offers a combination of UEA studentship and PhD stipend at the University of Copenhagen. UEA Studentships cover tuition fees, a tax-free maintenance grant (currently £14,777 per year), and a research training support grant (£750 per year). The PhD stipend at the University of Copenhagen offers a 12-month's taxable salary (~322,642 DKK).The type of programme: PhDApplication deadline 4th February 2019The start date of the project: &#160;1st April 2019The mode of study: Full timeApply here