WARC 2025 Travel Grant for African Scholars and Graduate Students

WARC 2025 Travel Grant for African Scholars and Graduate Students
  •  Grant
  •  02-Mar-2025
  •   Africa
  • $$  Varies

The WARC Travel Grant aims to foster intra-African academic collaboration by supporting West African scholars and graduate students in conducting research visits across the continent. It provides funding to cover travel costs (up to $1,500) and a stipend of $1,500. The grant enables researchers to access libraries and archives, collaborate with colleagues at African institutions, or conduct field research at sites within Africa. The program is funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, through a grant from the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Open only to nationals of West African countries.
  • Applicants must be graduate students or scholars affiliated with a West African university, college, or research institution.
  • Priority will be given to applicants affiliated with West African institutions.
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Offered Benefits

  • Travel costs covered up to $1,500.
  • Research stipend of $1,500.
  • Access to libraries, archives, and research sites in Africa.
  • Collaboration opportunities with African scholars and institutions.

Application Process

Required Documents:

  • Abstract (50-80 words) summarizing the proposed activity.
  • Project/Research description (max. 6 double-spaced pages) explaining why travel is essential.
  • Proposed budget outlining expected expenses.
  • Curriculum vitae (CV) including research and teaching experience.
  • Photocopy of the applicant’s passport (must be a West African national).
  • Recommendation letter from a professor (if a graduate student) or a research colleague.
  • Additional documents depending on the purpose of travel:
    • If visiting another institution: Invitation letter from the host institution.
    • If consulting archives/materials: Description of collections and their relevance to the research.
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