normalize leaving people to avoid empathy burnout. yes, i love you, but i am tired of having to ask you to consider me, and i am tired of you not seeing where you went wrong.
Africa Thesis Award 2026
The Africa Thesis Award is an annual competition organized by the African Studies Centre Leiden and Brill to recognize outstanding master's theses on African topics.
Award
€500 cash prize
Winning thesis is published in the Afrika-Studiecentrum Series
Eligibility
- Master's thesis completed between 31 August 2025 and 31 August 2026
- Submitted at a university in Africa or The Netherlands
- Focus on an African country, region, or diaspora
- Based on empirical research in Social Sciences or Humanities
- Minimum grade of 8/10 (or equivalent A grade)
- Written in English, French, or Dutch
Selection Criteria
- Originality of research
Strength of theory and methodology
- Scientific and societal relevance
- Quality of writing and readability
Application Requirements
- PDF copy of thesis
- 300-word summary
- Supervisor recommendation letter confirming quality and grade
- Additional 5-page English summary if the thesis is in Dutch
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Ideal for: Recent master's graduates in fields such as economics, development studies, political science, anthropology, history, geography, religion, literature, and other Africa-focused disciplines who want recognition, publication, and international visibility for their research.
I love the look on people's faces when they see me and how fast my breathing or pulse is. They are always shocked and ready to call an ambulance, like relax sir, this is just my normal pulse and i ain't struggling to breathe at all😄😄😄