– WARC Travel Grant –
The West African Research Center (WARC) is now accepting applications from suitably qualified students into their WARC Travel Grant. The grant is for African scholars and graduate students for research visits to other institutions and regions on the continent.
About WARC Travel Grant
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.
Travel grant funds may be used to:
1. Attend and present papers at academic conferences held on the continent of Africa.
2. Visit libraries or archives in Africa with resources necessary to the applicant’s academic work.
3. Engage in collaborative work with colleagues at another African institution.
4. Travel to a research site in Africa.
West African Research Center (WARC) Travel Grant Eligibility
Open only to West African nationals, with priority given to those affiliated with West African colleges, universities, or research institutions.
West African Research Center (WARC) Travel Grant
The WARC Travel Grant provides travel costs up to $1,500 and a of $1,500.
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How to Apply for WARC
The following are required for a complete application:
1. Abstract (50-80 words) of proposed activity with a clear statement of purpose
2. Project/Research description (6 double-spaced pages ) including why travel is necessary (must be in language understandable to non-specialist readers)
3. Proposed budget
4. Curriculum vitae (with research and teaching record)
5. Photocopy of the applicant’s passport (must be a West African national)
6. All applications must be submitted online in PDF documents
7. If attending a conference:
a. An abstract of the paper to be read
b. Letter of acceptance at the conference
8. If visiting another institution:
a. Invitation from the host institution
9. If travel is to consult archives or other materials:
a. A description of the collections to be consulted and their significance to the applicant’s research
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10. If you are a graduate student,
a. Letter of recommendation from the professor overseeing your research.
For more information about the West African Research Center (WARC) Grant
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