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West African Research Association

West African Research Association

FELLOWSHIP AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES 2002-03

 

 

New Initiative!

ATTENTION WARA INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS!

Residencies for West African Scholars

 

In the interest of enhancing transatlantic exchange and collaboration, the West African Research Association introduces a new program of Residencies for West African Scholars in WARA member institutions. Each residency will last 4-8 weeks and will provide the visiting scholar with opportunities for library research, guest lecturing or teaching, and/or collaborative work with American colleagues. Applications are made by WARA member institutions on behalf of scholars based in West Africa whom they wish to host. WARA will pay the round-trip travel costs of the selected scholars as well as a stipend of $2,500 to cover their meals and local transport costs. Host institutions are encouraged to provide additional support (e.g. housing, conference participation) for the period of the residency. WARA will offer three (3) residencies in 2003.

Interested member institutions should submit a proposal of a maximum of 5 double-spaced pages, profiling the visiting scholar they wish to host, his or her proposed residency activities, expected impact or outcome of the residency, and any additional contribution or support the institution can offer. Application materials should also include the visiting scholar's curriculum vitae and a letter of interest from the scholar, as well as a letter of support from a relevant administrator (dean, department chair, etc.) at the host institution. Please send one original and three copies of all materials.

 

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2002 for residencies to take place in Spring or Fall 2003. Notification will be made by 1 December.

 

Please direct inquiries about institutional membership and submit applications to:

WARA, African Studies Center, Boston University, 270 Bay State Road, Boston MA USA. Tel: 617-353-8902. Fax: 617-35304975. Email: wara@bu.edu, www.warc-croa.org

 

 

West African Research Association

WARA PRE-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP COMPETITION FOR SUMMER 2003

Two (2) research fellowships are being offered for Summer of 2003 in West Africa with funding from the U.S. Department of Education. These fellowships are open to graduate students who wish to conduct research for an 8-10 week period in order to 1) prepare a doctoral research proposal or 2) carry out research related to the completion of another terminal degree program (e.g. MFA or MPH). This competition is open to U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled in graduate programs at institutions of higher education in the United States.

Each fellowship will provide round trip travel to a West African country and a stipend of up to $3,500 to cover cost of living expenses. The West African Research Center (WARC) in Dakar, Senegal may assist with academic contacts and affiliations and recommendations for lodging in the country chosen by the fellow.

Candidates must submit an essay of no more than six (6) double-spaced pages describing the concept, methodology and significance of the proposed research project to their academic field. A one-page bibliography relevant to the proposal may also be attached. Each application must also include a cover sheet containing all of the following information:

•Full name and contact information (including address, phone and email)

•Program applied for (pre-doctoral; post-doctoral, internship)

•Title of project

•Proposed country and dates of research

•Academic discipline or field

•Institutional affiliation and position (Ph.D. student; faculty, other)

•A brief (50-80 word) abstract of the research project

Additional supporting materials must include three (3) letters of reference by professors; a curriculum vitae; and both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Complete applications will consist of one original and three (3) copies of all materials except letters of reference. These should be included in the application packet in envelopes sealed and signed by the referee. Letters of reference sent separately will not be considered.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF MATERIALS: DECEMBER 15, 2002.

Upon completion of their research, fellows are required to submit a detailed report of their work and findings. This report will subsequently be published in the biannual WARA newsletter.

Please direct inquiries and submit applications to:

WARA, African Studies Center, Boston University, 270 Bay State Road, Boston MA USA. Tel: 617-353-8902 Fax: 617-35304975 Email: wara@bu.edu, www.warc-croa.org

  

West African Research Association

WARA POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR SUMMER 2003

 

Two (2) research fellowships are being offered for Summer of 2003 in West Africa with funding from ECA-Department of State. These fellowships are open to persons already holding a Ph.D. who wish to conduct research for a 10-12 week period in order to 1) complete or elaborate upon an earlier project; 2) initiate a new research project; or 3) enhance their understanding of a particular topic in order to improve teaching effectiveness or broaden course offerings. This competition is open to U.S. citizens who currently hold a teaching position at an institution of higher education in the United States or who work in another related domain (e.g. public health or museology).

Each fellowship will provide round trip travel to a West African country and a stipend of up to $5,000 to cover cost of living expenses. The West African Research Center (WARC) in Dakar, Senegal may assist with academic contacts and affiliations and recommendations for lodging in the country chosen by the fellow.

Candidates must submit an essay of no more than six (6) double-spaced pages describing the concept, methodology and significance of the proposed research project to their academic field. A one-page bibliography relevant to the proposal may also be attached. Each application must also include a cover sheet containing all of the following information:

•Full name and contact information (including address, phone and email)

•Program applied for (pre-doctoral; post-doctoral, internship)

•Title of project

•Proposed country and dates of research

•Academic discipline or field

•Institutional affiliation and position (Ph.D. student; faculty, other)

•A brief (50-80 word) abstract of the research project

Supporting materials must include three (3) letters of reference by colleagues in the candidate's field and a curriculum vitae.

Complete applications will consist of one original and three (3) copies of all materials except letters of reference. These should be included in the application packet in envelopes sealed and signed by the referee. Letters of reference sent separately will not be considered.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF MATERIALS: DECEMBER 15, 2002.

Upon completion of their research, fellows are required to submit a detailed report of their work and findings. This report will subsequently be published in the biannual WARA newsletter.

Please direct inquiries and submit applications to:

WARA, African Studies Center, Boston University, 270 Bay State Road, Boston MA USA. Tel: 617-353-8902 Fax: 617-35304975 Email: wara@bu.edu, www.warc-croa.org

 

 

West African Research Association

WARA MINORITY STUDENT INTERNSHIP COMPETITION FOR SUMMER 2003

Two (2) Summer 2003 Minority Student Internships are being offered in West Africa in an effort to increase the active participation of minorities in international affairs (African-Americans, Eskimo or Aleut, Native American Indians, Mexican Americans, Native Pacific Islanders, Puerto Ricans). Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the competition is open to U.S. citizens who are enrolled in the M.A. program of an accredited college or university in the United States. We strongly encourage students from HBCU’s and those without previous foreign travel experience to apply.

Each internship will provide round trip travel to the indicated West African country and a stipend of $1500 to cover the cost of living for 6 to 8 weeks. The West African Research Center (WARC) in Dakar, Senegal may assist selected interns to locate lodging, and to identify and establish an appropriate intern affiliation with an agency, university or other suitable organization.

Applicants should submit a statement of 4-6 double-spaced pages describing 1) the kind of internship they would like to carry out, including the field of activity (e.g., education, rural development, health, etc.); 2) the country they wish to work in; 3) the contribution such an experience would make to their academic and later professional career; 4) the academic, linguistic and/or other background they possess that prepares and qualifies them for this work; and 5) any previous international experience. Each application must also include a cover page with the following information:

•Full name and contact information (including address, phone and email)

•Program applied for (pre-doctoral; post-doctoral, internship)

•Proposed country and dates of internship

•Academic discipline or field

•Institutional affliation and current program of study

In addition to this personal statement, each applicant must submit three (3) letters of reference from professors, a resume, and both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Letters of support from a hosting agency or institution should also be submitted if available.

Complete applications will consist of one original and three (3) copies of all materials except letters of reference. These should be included in the application packet in envelopes sealed and signed by the referee. Letters of reference sent separately will not be considered.

Upon completion of their internship, interns are required to submit a detailed report of their work experience. This report will be subsequently published in the biannual WARA newsletter. Deadline for receipt of applications: December 15, 2002.

Please direct inquiries and submit applications to:

WARA, African Studies Center, Boston University, 270 Bay State Road, Boston MA USA. Tel: 617-353-8902 Fax: 617-35304975 Email: wara@bu.edu, www.warc-croa.org

 

WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH CENTER TRAVEL GRANT

The West African Research Center in Dakar, Senegal is offering travel bursaries of up to $2500 to West African scholars and graduate students. These funds may be used to:

1) Attend and read papers at academic conferences relevant to the applicant's field of research;

2) Visit libraries or archives that contain resources necessary to the applicant's current academic work.

3) Travel to a research site.

Applications will consist of the following:

Graduate student applicants should, in addition, submit a letter of recommendation by the professor overseeing their research.

There are two deadlines for the 2002-2003 academic year: June 30, 2002 for travel to take place between September 1, 2002 and February 28, 2003; and December 31, 2002 for travel to take place between March 1, 2003 and August 31, 2003.

Submit applications to:

West African Research Center/ Centre de Recherche Ouest Africaine
B.P. 5456 (Fann Residence)
Rue E x Léon G. Damas
Dakar, Senegal

Telephone: 221-865-22-77
Fax: 221-824-20-58
email: assist@mail.ucad.sn/ nenediop@hotmail.com

Website: www.warc-croa.org

 


Editor: Ali B. Ali-Dinar
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