Applications for the West African Research Center Travel Grant 2022 are now being accepted for research trips to other universities and localities on the continent. This grant covers up to $1,500 in travel expenses as well as a stipend of $1,500.
About West African Research Center Travel Grant
The West African Research Center Travel Grantpromotes intra-African cooperation and exchange among researchers and institutions by providing support to African scholars and graduate students for research visits to other institutions and regions on the continent.
Only citizens of West Africa are eligible for the Grant, which is financed by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs; priority is given to applicants who are connected to West African research institutions, universities, or colleges. The travel award may be used to go to libraries or archives in Africa that house materials important to the applicant’s academic work, attend academic conferences held on the continent of Africa and present papers there, or both. It can also be used to go to a research location in Africa and to collaborate on projects with colleagues at other African institutions.
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Eligibility requirements for West African Research Center Travel Grant
- Abstract (50-80 words) of proposed activity with a clear statement of purpose
- Project/Research description (6 double-spaced pages maximum) including why travel is necessary (must be in language understandable to non-specialist readers)
- Proposed budget
- Curriculum vitae (with research and teaching record)
- Photocopy of the applicant’s passport (must be a West African national)
- All applications must be submitted online in PDF documents
- All applicants must have a recommendation letter.
- If attending a conference:
– an abstract of the paper to be read
– letter of acceptance to the conference - If visiting another institution:
– invitation from host institution - If travel is to consult archives or other materials:
– a description of the collections to be consulted and their significance to the applicant’s research - If you are a graduate student:
– letter of recommendation from professor overseeing your research
Benefits
The WARC Travel Grant provides travel costs up to $1,500 and a stipend of $1,500.
Travel grant funds may be used to:
– attend and present papers at academic conferences held on the continent of Africa
– visit libraries or archives located in Africa with resources necessary to the applicant’s academic work
– engage in collaborative work with colleagues at another African institution
– travel to a research site in Africa
This competition is open only to West African nationals, with priority given to those affiliated with West African colleges, universities, or research institutions.
The application deadline is Oct. 17, 2022.