Deadline- 15 October 2013
Applications are being accepted for Saharan Crossroads Fellowships Program offered by American Institute for Maghrib Studies (AIMS) and the West African Research Association (WARA). The mission of this program is to research explore the culture, geography, history, and sociology of that region.
Fellowship offers awards of up to 3,000 USD. US scholars flying from the United States will receive an additional travel stipend.
Eligibility & criteria-
- US, North African and West African Scholars interested in conducting research in North or West Africa concerning Saharan Crossroads are encouraged to apply for short-term fellowships
- Priority will be given to scholars conducting fieldwork in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia or anywhere in West Africa. Priority will also be given to scholars who have not received AIMS or WARA funding in the last two years. All Fellows are required to give a public lecture at an AIMS or WARC research center or other affiliated institution.
- The competition is open to students, senior or independent scholars holding at least a Master’s Degree.
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