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Terms & Conditions

Calls for Applications and Registrations

  • Calls for applications to attend the ADA's Winter School 2025 are now open. Only applications submitted through the ADA's application portal found on the ADA's website will be accepted.
  • Calls for applications close on 8 June 2025.
  • Following the approval of the submitted application, an email will be sent with instructions to complete a registration form (Step 2), together with all associated course fees so that we may also generate you an invoice.
  • Be sure to adhere strictly to given instructions. Incomplete or errenous registrations will be rejected.
  • Instructions given will contain links to register on Stellenbosch University's Short Course System. Follow all provided links for completion of registration. Provide required information as accurately as possible.
  • Options on Short Course System relation to "Payment Responsibility":
    • "Company": Select this option if a company/employer will pay for attendance. A tax invoice will be generated and forwarded to the payment contact person for payment.
    • "Department (Stellenbosch University)": Select this option in an internal department at Stellenbosch University will pay for attendance. A notification will be generated and forwarded to the payment contact person for payment.
    • "Self": Select his option if applicant will be responsible to pay for their attendance. A notification will be generated and forwarded to your email inbox (also check spam/junk mail) for payment. A tax invoice will only be generated upon email request. 

Fees

  • Placement in a course can only be guaranteed by payment. Final deadline for payment: 18 June 2025. Therefore, enrolment for attendance can only be confirmed once all outstanding fees are settled.
  • Fees payable for online courses cover online course materials and online teaching. Fees payable for in-person courses cover online course materials, teaching, catering, and network access.

Change of Courses

  • Once a registration is completed, the ADA will only allow a change in course in exceptional circumstances and if there is space in the new course requested.
  • Once a registration is completed and payment is received, the ADA will not permit a change in courses.

Certification

  • A verified Digital Short Course Certificate  will be awarded to all participants that successfully complete their course.
  • Failure to attend sessions as well as failure to complete all activities specific to your course, will result in failing the course.
  • A printed certificate my be requested for the Short Course Division, at an additional cost, as well as courier charges.

Cancellations

Winter School

  • The last day to cancel your registration and receive a 50% refund is 8 June 2025. Cancellations made after 8 June 2025 will not be refunded unless a replacement participant is found. By registering on the SU Short Course Registration Systmen for the ADA's Winter School, participants are legally obligated to pay the course fees, regardless of whether payment has been made at the time of cancellation.
  • The ADA reserves the right to cancel a course.

Please review our TERMS & CONDITIONS page on a regular basis for any updates


Contact Persons:

Dr Natalie Kowalik: Programme Manager for the African Doctoral Academy
Dr Natalie Kowalik
Programme Manager: African Doctoral Academy
+27 21 808 2232
3rd Floor, Krotoa Building, 15 Victoria Street, Stellenbosch
Mr Luther Chipembere: Administrator for African Doctoral Academy
Mr Luther Chipembere
Administrator: African Doctoral Academy
3rd Floor, Krotoa Building, 15 Victoria Street, Stellenbosch