West African Research Center (WARC) 2024 Travel Grant For African Scholars

West African Research Center (WARC) 2024 Travel Grant For African Scholars
  •  Grant
  •  20-Oct-2024
  •   Africa
  • $$  USD 1,500.

The WARC Travel Grant promotes 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.  The WARC Travel Grant provides travel costs up to $1,500 and a stipend of $1,500.

Table of Content
  • WARC Travel Grant
  • Benefits of WARC Travel Grant
  • Requirements for WARC Travel Grant
  • Application Documents
  • Application Deadline
  • How to Apply

WARC Travel Grant

Application DeadlineOctober 20, 2024
ValueUSD 1,500.
Type Research Grant
Sponsor West African Research Association (WARA)
Gender Men and Women
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Benefits of WARC Travel Grant

Travel grant funds may be used to:

  • 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

Requirements for WARC Travel Grant

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

Application 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 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

Application Deadline

October 20, 2024

Eligibility Criteria

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

Offered Benefits

Travel grant funds may be used to:

  • 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 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
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