Information for Applicants
This scholarship is open to students or researchers of African heritage who are citizens of Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Djibouti, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia or Eritrea who (a) are pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited university, preferably from, but not limited to, an institution located in sub-Saharan Africa or (b) have completed their doctoral degrees not longer than ten (10) years prior to the time of application for funding from this source.
Applicants must be pursuing research in earth sciences and/or botany related to human origins. Applicants shall demonstrate a commitment to a career in their field of study with an emphasis on research and teaching in his/her country of citizenship following the completion of his/her degree.
When to apply
- January 10 for spring cycle
- July 15 for fall cycle
Amounts
- Up to $30,000
Who can apply
- Graduate students or post PhD researchers of African heritage who are citizens of Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Djibouti, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, or Eritrea.
- Applicants must be pursuing education or research in earth sciences or botany related to human origins.
Eligible expenses
- The grant can only be used for expenses directly related to your research and essential to the project such as travel, living expenses during fieldwork, supplies, and research expenses.
- The grant will not cover institutional overhead, salary, benefits, or publication costs.
How to apply
During the application process, you will be asked to fill out forms in our online application system and upload attachments with your application.
The application has the following elements:
- Written proposal
- Budget
- Budget Justification
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Sponser Letter
- Photo
- References/Citations for your proposal
Please read and follow the instructions below for each of the attachments. Click here if you would prefer to download the instructions as a PDF.
Job Features
| Job Category | Stage et Formation |