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Applications are open for the West African Research Center Travel Grant 2025. 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 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:
Click on the link to the application website to apply.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION:
*Abstract (50-80 word) describing the project/activity to be funded, beginning with a clear statement of purpose
*Project/activity description (6 double-spaced pages maximum) of applicant’s research and how the proposed travel is relevant to this work. This should be presented in a language understandable to non-specialist readers
*Curriculum Vitae - include research and teaching record when relevant
*All applicants must submit a letter of recommendation either by the professor overseeing their research or a colleague
*Proof of citizenship in the form of a photocopy of the applicant’s passport (please note: this competition is open only to West African nationals )
Additional documents may be required:
1. If visiting another institution, an invitation from host institution
2. 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
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