South African Association of Women Graduates (SAAWG) Amount: 2,500 South African rand Number: one per year Purpose: To enable a non-South African post-graduate woman student to undertake research in South Africa. Scholarship Eligibility: Open only to non-South African woman graduates; research must be undertaken in South Africa, not necessarily at a South African university; travel […]
The Africa Thesis Award: Are you interested in Africa and have you written your Masters thesis on an African-related subject? The African Studies Centre (ASC), the Netherlands institute for Southern Africa (NiZA) and the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) are offering you the chance to win €4000 in The […]
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) was established in 1988 as a public not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement of economic policy research and training in Africa. The Consortium’s mandate and strategic intent is built on the basis that sustained development in sub-Saharan Africa requires well-trained, locally based professional economists. AERC agitates the provision of […]
Barratt Rotary Award: The Barratt Rotary Award is awarded twice annually by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) to young researchers from Africa (excluding South Africa) under the age of 35. The successful applicant is expected to conduct research on a topic related to the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (Nepad). The exact […]
Call for Field Research Grants: The French Embassy in Accra, and the Institute for Research in Africa (IFRA-Nigeria) offer small grants to assist Ghanaian graduate students to undertake field research in Ghana in the social sciences and humanities. Field Research Grants Eligibility Master & M.Phil students currently registered in a Ghanaian university. Candidates must be […]
The MRC/DfID African Research Leader scheme is a prestigious award, jointly funded by the MRC and the UK’s Department for International Development (DfID), for non-clinical and clinical researchers of exceptional ability. The aim of the scheme is to strengthen research leadership across sub-Saharan Africa by attracting and retaining talented individuals undertaking high quality programmes of […]
Scholarships for Developing Countries Schlumberger Cambridge Scholarships for students from developing countries: in collaboration with Schlumberger Cambridge Research Limited one scholarship offered annually for courses of research leading to the degree of PhD in technological and scientific subjects for students from developing countries Value of Scholarships: The scholarship will normally cover up to: the University […]
The Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR): This is a Kenyan non-governmental organization whose mission is to contribute to the strengthening of national research for health in Kenya. This is done by providing support for multidisciplinary research to individuals and institutions, and engaging policy makers in formulation of health research policies that are evidence based. […]
Seeking senior social or behavioral scientist/academic researcher to direct South Africa-based newly established R17.5 million research projects. The program will award grants to southern and eastern African (and Africa-based) researchers investigating behavior-based solutions to HIV/AIDS, addiction and alcoholism, gender-based violence, and other social and family problems. Director will be responsible for managing grantees and providing support in carrying out and publishing research. […]
Our Mission is to empower asylum seekers, refugees, deportees, IDPs and host communities in Uganda to enjoy their human rights and lead dignified lives. The Refugee Law Project has an active anti-discrimination policy; Women, Persons with Disability and sexual minorities are encouraged to apply. We are seeking; 1) Senior Researcher – Kitgum (1) to assist […]