The West African Research Association (WARA), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, is pleased to announce support for young West African scholars through its Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowship program. This program reflects our joint commitment to increasing opportunities for emerging West African scholars, people who are transforming ideas into active solutions to the challenges facing not only the region, but also throughout the globe.
About West African Research Association (WARA)
WARA is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the promotion of research on West Africa and the diaspora, scholarly exchange, the dissemination of accurate information on West Africa and its diasporic communities, and increasing awareness of the critical place of West Africa in the global community. Founded in 1989, WARA’s mission is to promote research and scholarly exchange between West African and US scholars and institutions through its research fellowships, conferences, and publications; and through the many programs headquartered at WARA’s research center in Dakar,... read more
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Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowship
| Application Deadline | 14 Aug 2022 |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | West African Research Association (WARA) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowship
The Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowship will award one pre-doctoral grant of $4,000 for travel to West Africa to conduct research.
Requirements for Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowship Qualification
This competition is open to West African citizens who are currently enrolled in graduate programs at institutions of higher education in West African countries. Priority will be given to applicants who are at the pre-dissertation stage and who demonstrate financial need.
Application Deadline
August 14, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to West African Research Association (WARA) on www.cognitoforms.com to apply- Abstract (50-80 words)
- Proposal (6 pages – double spaced)
- Resume or CV
- Itemized budget (including estimated costs for housing, food, travel, equipment, printing/photocopying, and institutional affiliation fees)
- Graduate transcripts (Scan and upload official transcripts)
- Bibliography
- Three letters of reference signed by the recommender.
- Statement explaining how your research will contribute to meeting critical needs on the continent
The proposal statement should describe the concept, methodology and the significance of the proposed research project to the applicant’s academic field, and how this research contributes to the objective of the Ideas Matter Fellowship. The language should be understandable to non-specialist readers. (An excellent resource for preparing applications, On the Art of Writing Proposals, can be found on the SSRC website.)
For more details, visit WARA website.
