The West African Research Center (WARC) is excited to announce the 2024 Travel Grant Program aimed at fostering intra-African collaboration and knowledge exchange among scholars and graduate students. This initiative provides financial support to facilitate research visits within Africa, promoting deeper connections and cooperative ventures across the continent.
Grant Details
- Funding Amount: Up to $1,500 for travel expenses and an additional $1,500 stipend.
- Usage of Funds:
- Travel to libraries or archives within Africa that house critical resources for your research.
- Collaborative projects with colleagues at different African institutions.
- Visits to research sites located across Africa.
Eligibility Requirements
- Open exclusively to West African nationals.
- Priority is given to applicants affiliated with academic or research institutions based in West Africa.
Application Components
- Abstract: Provide a concise summary (50–80 words) outlining your proposed activity and its purpose.
- Project/Research Description: Detail your research project in up to six double-spaced pages, including an explanation of why the travel is essential. The description should be accessible to non-specialist readers.
- Proposed Budget: Outline how you plan to use the grant funds.
- Curriculum Vitae: Include your academic and teaching history.
- Passport Copy: A photocopy of your passport is required to confirm West African nationality.
- Recommendation Letter: A letter of recommendation must accompany your application.
- Supporting Documents:
- Institutional Visit: An invitation letter from the host institution.
- Archive Consultation: A description of the collections you plan to consult and their relevance to your research.
- Graduate Students: A letter of recommendation from your supervising professor.
Submission Instructions
- All application materials should be submitted online in PDF format.
- For more information or to address inquiries, please contact Mariane Yade at warccroa@gmail.com.
Application Deadline: October 20, 2024
Funding Support: The WARC Travel Grant Program is funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State, through a grant from the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.
Further Information: For additional details and to access the application, visit the official webpage of the West African Research Center (WARC) Travel Grant Program.
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