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The Congo Research Network (CRN) is a community of researchers working on DR Congo and its diaspora across the Humanities
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[PhD Scholarship] Two fully funded scholarships for African women scholars based on the continent

Bayreuth International Graduate School for African Studies (BIGSAS) at the University of Bayreuth, together with DAAD German Academic Exchange Service, is offering two fully funded scholarships, for African women scholars based on the continent, starting October 2026. Application deadline: 04 January 2026 For more information please see below or visit: https://www.bigsas.uni-bayreuth.de/en/application/index.html

Registration Open: 4th CRN PhD Days (15–16 January 2026)

Version française ci-dessous The 4th Congo Research Network (CRN) PhD Days will take place on 15–16 January 2026 in a hybrid format, hosted at UCLouvain (Belgium) and accessible online. The two doctoral days bring together early-career researchers working on or in Central Africa to present their research, exchange ideas with peers and senior scholars, and engage in stimulating interdisciplinary discussions. This year’s programme will … Continue reading

[Job Alert] Un poste de consultant – Recherche socio-anthropologique sur la foresterie communautaire en République Démocratique du Congo

Recherche socio-anthropologique sur la foresterie communautaire en République Démocratique du Congo « Projet d’appui à la sécurisation des forêts et au développement local (ASFD) » Les candidats intéressés sont invités à envoyer avant le 6 octobre 2025 à 9h00 (GMT) à jobs@rainforestuk.org 

Luxembourgish Traces in Kinshasa – Part 4

Kevin Goergen is a doctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg, currently working on Luxembourg’s colonial entanglements from the 1880s to the 1970s. His research primarily focuses on the historical connections between Luxembourg and the colonial Congo. While Luxembourgers have been present in colonies across Africa since the 1880s, most were involved in colonial projects in … Continue reading

Luxembourgish Traces in Kinshasa – Part 3

Kevin Goergen is a doctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg, currently working on Luxembourg’s colonial entanglements from the 1880s to the 1970s. His research primarily focuses on the historical connections between Luxembourg and the colonial Congo. While Luxembourgers have been present in colonies across Africa since the 1880s, most were involved in colonial projects in … Continue reading

Luxembourgish Traces in Kinshasa – Part 2

Kevin Goergen is a doctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg, currently working on Luxembourg’s colonial entanglements from the 1880s to the 1970s. His research primarily focuses on the historical connections between Luxembourg and the colonial Congo. While Luxembourgers have been present in colonies across Africa since the 1880s, most were involved in colonial projects in … Continue reading

CFP: 4th CRN PhD Days (15–16 January 2026)

Version française ci-dessous Call for participation 4th Congo Research Network PhD Days 15–16 January 2026, UCLouvain (Louvain-la-Neuve) and online The Congo Research Network (CRN) is pleased to announce its fourth PhD workshop, which will feature a broadened regional focus on Central Africa. As scientific research in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the wider … Continue reading

Luxembourgish Traces in Kinshasa – Part 1

Kevin Goergen is a doctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg, currently working on Luxembourg’s colonial entanglements from the 1880s to the 1970s. His research primarily focuses on the historical connections between Luxembourg and the colonial Congo. While Luxembourgers have been present in colonies across Africa since the 1880s, most were involved in colonial projects … Continue reading

In Memoriam: V.Y. Mudimbe

The Congo Research Network (CRN) is honored to share an In Memoriam written by Prof. Dr. Justin Bisanswa (Université Laval) in tribute to V.Y. Mudimbe:

[PhD vacancy] Climate change and resilience in Africa: 2 PhD positions in DRC 

Climares is looking for two PhD candidates in DRC who will work with fisherfolks or displaced persons and other stakeholders using innovative, participatory research methods. The research project Climares (www.climares.nl) is a consortium of 7 African and 7 Dutch universities, along with societal partners, working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Morocco, Senegal, and … Continue reading

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