West African Research Center Travel Grant: Support for Academic Research Across Africa
The West African Research Center (WARC) Travel Grant promotes intra-African collaboration by supporting research visits across the continent. This grant provides up to $1,500 for travel costs and an additional $1,500 stipend. Eligible Uses: Visit libraries or archives in Africa with resources necessary for your academic work. Engage in collaborative work with colleagues at another […]
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The West African Research Center (WARC) Travel Grant promotes intra-African collaboration by supporting research visits across the continent. This grant provides up to $1,500 for travel costs and an additional $1,500 stipend. Eligible Uses: Visit libraries or archives in Africa with resources necessary for your academic work. Engage in collaborative work with colleagues at another […]
The West African Research Center (WARC) Travel Grant promotes intra-African collaboration by supporting research visits across the continent. This grant provides up to $1,500 for travel costs and an additional $1,500 stipend.
Eligible Uses:
- Visit libraries or archives in Africa with resources necessary for your academic work.
- Engage in collaborative work with colleagues at another African institution.
- Travel to a research site within Africa.
Eligibility: Open only to West African nationals, with preference given to those affiliated with West African colleges, universities, or research institutions.
Application Requirements:
- Abstract (50-80 words) outlining the purpose of the visit.
- Project/Research description (up to 6 double-spaced pages) explaining the relevance of the travel to your research. This should be understandable to non-specialists.
- Proposed budget.
- Curriculum vitae, including research and teaching experience.
- Photocopy of passport (proof of West African nationality).
- Online submission in PDF format.
- Letter of recommendation from a professor or colleague.
Additional Documents Required:
- For institution visits: Invitation from the host institution.
- For archive consultations: Description of the collections to be consulted and their significance to your research.
- Graduate students: Letter of recommendation from your research supervisor.
Submission: All applications must be submitted online through the designated form. Applications sent by mail or email will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Call for applications here
Deadline is March 2, 2025.
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The West African Research Association:
west.african.research.association@gmail.com
Funding for the WARC Travel Grant Program is provided by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State through a grant from the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.