ELIGIBILITY:

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

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

BENEFIT:

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

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