Applications are invited from qualified men and women for admission into the Doctoral program at the Institute of Advanced Military Studies (IAMS), Kwara State University, Malete in the Harmattan Semester, 2018.

The PhD programme at IAMS is to groom students through immersion in the advanced history and multi-disciplinary theories of the military and war as a fundamental human challenge with immense transformational consequences for society and state and indeed with global systemic implications. The three year program is thus theoretically inclined and cutting edge research oriented with emphasis placed on critical thinking. The research outcomes are expected to generate outputs with significant import for public policy and professional practice.

The goal of the Programme is to develop experts who will provide leadership, directed by informed and critical analysis, in resolving complex challenges of peace, conflict and war as well as national development in the 21st century at the cusp of the fourth industrial revolution. With especial focus on post-colonial environment, this program will contribute to ensuring the vision of Nigeria as a leader in critical idea modulations for Africa’s transformation in the twenty-first century.

Admission Requirements

The following will be eligible for admission:

• Candidates must possess a strong Master's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Candidates must be submit a 1000-word essay on any subject of interest. These may include the Manhattan project, Technological advances, Politics, Military, War, and World History, Asymmetric War, Peace building and peace keeping, Patterns and politics of International mediation, Ethics and morality in relation to war, the Fourth industrial revolution (the Digital Age), post/neo-Coloniality, and Racialism.
• In addition, all candidates for admission must pass a written and oral examination.

The programme is designed to meet the needs of a small but diverse and qualified student body that will comprise the following:

1. Senior officers serving in the Nigerian military or any African National Armed Forces, their equivalents in Para-military organizations, such as the Police Force, including officers deployed to United Nations and African Union (AU) missions and operations.Candidates in this category must not be below the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
2. Civilians engaged at a high policy making level, not below the rank of Deputy Director or equivalent in government and/or inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, UN, AU, ECOWAS, MRU, UNICEF, UNESCO, Humanitarian Dialogue, International Crisis Group, etc. in various capacities .

iii.            Men and women interested in academic careers in related discipline.

DURATION OF STUDY

Students in the IAMS program have a minimum of three years to complete their doctoral degree requirements. It is a full-time residency course spread across six semesters. The first three semesters are for academic coursework and self-study. Core courses are required to be successfully completed with a minimum of a "B" grade. Students would be encouraged to take more elective courses in areas of their research interest or beyond in their years two and or three, but are not required to do so. The last three semesters are for thesis writing and defense. The course work will terminate with candidacy examination (written and/or oral). It is mandatory for a student to pass the candidacy examination in order to proceed to doctoral candidacy.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The program is rigorous consistent with KWASU Postgraduate School standards. KWASU seriously protects the integrity of all intellectual pursuits under its ambit.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION

• All completed application forms are to be forwarded to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. not later that 5th September, 2018.
• Application form fee is N40,000.00 for Nigerian and U$150:00 for Non-Nigerians. Please note that all foreign candidates should pay into this account:

Account Name: KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE (Conference Account)

Account No: 1639369077

Account Type: FCMB Foreign Currency Dom

• All candidates must apply for their official Master's degree academic transcript to be sent to the Director, Institute of Advanced Military Studies, Kwara State University, Malete, not later than the stated deadline.

How to Apply

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Electronic applications with detailed CV and full profiles of applicants with documentary support, including essay written by respective candidates addressed to the Institute of Advanced Military Studies (IAMS) should be received on or before 5 September, 2018.

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