WARA 2022 West African Research Center Travel Grant for African Scholars

Eligibility Criteria

• Competition is open only to West African nationals, with priority given to those affiliated with West African colleges, universities, or research institutions.

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Offered 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

Application Process

Go to West African Research Association (WARA) on www.cognitoforms.com to apply

Please address inquiries to:
Mariane Yade
West African Research Center/Centre de Recherche Ouest Africaine

Required Documents:

• 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:

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