The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) invites applications from senior African academics and researchers based at universities, training, and policy institutions in Africa to assemble and lead collaborative research projects intended to inform policy and practice on conflict and peacebuilding on the continent.
The Collaborative Working Group Research Fellowship is an initiative and key complement to the field-based and networking components of the APN’s programming. This fellowship responds to the need for deep collaboration and engagement of researchers and practitioners on peacebuilding challenges in Africa. It also seeks to connect research to policy, promote mentoring of junior scholars by senior colleagues, foster networking between scholars and practitioners based in at least three African countries, and to increase the likelihood of impacting policy and actions through the knowledge-production process.
Application Process
Go to Social Science Research Council (SSRC) on ssrc.secure-platform.com to apply
- The university-based lead investigator of the collaborative research working group, who must also be a full professor with a strong research background in African peace, security and development studies, should submit an application on behalf of the group through the SSRC’s Open Water Application Portal.
- All applications must be uploaded through the online portal and must be submitted in English, with the exception of reference letters, which much be accompanied by an English translation if not originally written in English.
Required Documents:
- Completed Application Form
- Lead Investigator’s CV
- Research Proposal & Bibliography
- Proposed Research Timeline
- Proposed Research Budget
- List of All Team Members, including their names, affiliations, professional backgrounds, and highest degree levels attained
- Two Reference Letters
- Language evaluation(s) (if required)
