West African Research Association (WARA) Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowship
Applications are currently ongoing for the West African Research Association (WARA) Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowships for West African Scholars. Interested students should see the details below.
Applications are currently ongoing for the West African Research Association (WARA) Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowships for West African Scholars. Interested students should see the details below.
WARA Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowship Details and FAQs
The Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowship is offered by WARA in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation. The USD$4,000 grants will allow recipients to solve some of the most trenchant health and economic challenges facing Africa today.
In its first year, Ideas Matter received 63 applications from graduate students representing 10 West African countries and fields as diverse as biology, agronomy, political science, medicine, public health, chemistry and pharmacy. While only 17 of the 63 applicants were women, the three applications which rose to the top were all submitted by young women — attesting to the growing role of women in science and technology.
Applications are now being accepted for the Ideas Matter Fellowship Program; a fellowship which supports the research of young academics in the region focusing on women, technology and entrepreneurship.
When is the application deadline?
10th October 2018
Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?
Benin, Burkina Faso, the island nation of Cape Verde,Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, the island of Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Príncipe and Togo.
In which host country will the awardees be studying?
USA
What is the category of this opportunity?
Grants, Fellowship
How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship? To be eligible, candidates:
- Should be doctoral students or about to begin their studies
- Must be in the field of science and technology – male or female. Preferably female
How many scholarship awards are available?
3 scholarships
What is the value of the program?
USD$4,000 grants
What is the duration of the program?
Not stated
How to Apply for the Programme
In addition to a 1500 word proposal, budget, CV, two letters of recommendation, applicants must submit a statement explaining how their research will contribute to meeting critical needs on the continent. All applications must be submitted online here.
