The West African Research Association (WARA), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, is pleased to announce support for young West African scholars through its Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowship program. This program reflects our joint commitment to increasing opportunities for emerging West African scholars, people who are transforming ideas into active solutions to the challenges facing not only the region, but also throughout the globe.
West Africa, like other parts of the world, is rich in intellectual resources. Universities are home to scholarly communities of scientists, historians, artists, and social scientists. Young scholars in the region are carrying out innovative, cutting-edge research in agriculture, technology, the humanities, and a wide range of other fields. They are poised to deliver innovative solutions to challenges posed by the changing climate, demographic shifts, and cultural transformations that mark our times. The Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowship program will support the research initiatives of these young scholars.
Brief Description
Sponsor(s): West African Research Association & Mastercard Foundation
Program Type: Doctoral Fellowship
Program Duration: 12months
Minimum Qualification: Masters Degree
Nationality: West Africans
Application Deadline : August 14, 2022.
Eligibility | 2022 Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowships for West Africa
To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria :
- Must be doctoral students under age 35 years
- Must be based in West African institutions of higher education
Benefit
The Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowship program will award five doctoral research grants of $4,000 each.
How to Apply
Interested Applicant for the Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowships for West Africa are to complete an online Application
Supporting Document
Applicant should provide these requirements :
- Project abstract (50-80 words)
- 1500 word proposal
- Budget
- CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement explaining how your research will contribute to meeting critical needs on the continent