Description:
The American Institute for Maghrib Studies (AIMS) and the West African Research Association (WARA) announce the fourth annual Saharan Crossroads Fellowship Competition for 2016.
Saharan Crossroads seeks to counter the conceptual divide separating North and sub-Saharan Africa and the tendency to view the Sahara Desert as an impenetrable barrier dividing the continent into the northern “white” and sub-Saharan “black” Africa.
About Fellowship Provider(s):
The Saharan Crossroads Initiative is a partnership of AIMS, WARA and the Saharan Studies Association (SSA) that provides support for research, conferences and publications exploring the culture, geography, history, and sociology of this region.
Eligibility:
This competition is open to students, senior or independent scholars holding at least a Master’s Degree
US , North African and West African Scholars interested in conducting research in any part of North or West Africa concerning Saharan Crossroads are encouraged to apply for short-term fellowships (up to three months).
Stipends Provided:
Awards up to 3,000 USD. US scholars flying from the United States will receive an additional travel stipend.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted https://fs9.formsite.com/westafricanresearchassociation/form18/index.html.
Notification:
Awards will be announced in January 2016.
Application Deadline: December 15, 2015.
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