Submit your thesis for the Africa Thesis Award 2026!

Submit your Africa-related master’s thesis for the Africa Thesis Award 2026, have it published and win € 500! The Africa Thesis Award is an annual initiative by the African Studies Centre Leiden and Brill that recognises outstanding master’s theses on African topics.The thesis must have been completed at a university in The Netherlands or at a university in an African country between 31 August 2025 and 31 August 2026.

=> Find out about the criteria and how to apply.

Deadline: 30 September 2026.