British Institute in Eastern Africa Grants: The British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) grants awards to assist scholars undertaking original research in Eastern Africa in any field of the humanities and social sciences with some emphasis on archaeology, African history, anthropology, and related subjects.

The British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) is based in Nairobi, Kenya, where it maintains a library and research facilities.

It undertakes and supports research in countries throughout the region, from Zimbabwe to the Sudan.

Because of its own sources of finance, preference is normally given to scholars in Commonwealth and eastern African countries.

Support offered is normally to help with actual field research expenses in the region; the Institute does not usually assist with transport to and from eastern Africa.

The Institute currently operates two grant schemes – Minor Research Grants and Haycock Memorial Fund Grants.

The normal maximum sum awarded is £1,000 sterling or its equivalent in local currency. In exceptional circumstances, where a compelling case is made, a grant of up to £1,500 may be made.

Enquiries about such grants or other assistance in research should be addressed to the Director at the Nairobi address.

Applications should explain the nature and details of the proposed research and a budget, together with C.V. and the names of two referees able to advise on the applicant and the subject of research.

The Institute also administers the Haycock Fund which, by the terms of a bequest from which it derives, is devoted principally to research on the ancient civilization of Meroe and related subjects in the region of the Middle Nile and north-eastern Africa (south of Egypt).

Applications for assistance from this fund by suitably experienced scholars are invited and considered from to time, usually at intervals of a few years.

Recipients of grants are asked to keep the Institute informed of all publications, lectures and publicity arising from such research and to submit copies for the Institute’s library.

Deadline: 30th April and 31st October.

For further details regarding eligibility and the scheme in general, see: British Institute in Eastern Africa Grants Website

Opportunity for Eastern Africa in British Institute

British Institute in Eastern Africa Grants: The British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) grants awards to assist scholars undertaking original research in Eastern Africa in any field of the humanities and social sciences with some emphasis on archaeology, African history, anthropology, and related subjects.

The British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) is based in Nairobi, Kenya, where it maintains a library and research facilities.

It undertakes and supports research in countries throughout the region, from Zimbabwe to the Sudan.

Because of its own sources of finance, preference is normally given to scholars in Commonwealth and eastern African countries.

Support offered is normally to help with actual field research expenses in the region; the Institute does not usually assist with transport to and from eastern Africa.

The Institute currently operates two grant schemes – Minor Research Grants and Haycock Memorial Fund Grants.

The normal maximum sum awarded is £1,000 sterling or its equivalent in local currency. In exceptional circumstances, where a compelling case is made, a grant of up to £1,500 may be made.

Enquiries about such grants or other assistance in research should be addressed to the Director at the Nairobi address.

Applications should explain the nature and details of the proposed research and a budget, together with C.V. and the names of two referees able to advise on the applicant and the subject of research.

The Institute also administers the Haycock Fund which, by the terms of a bequest from which it derives, is devoted principally to research on the ancient civilization of Meroe and related subjects in the region of the Middle Nile and north-eastern Africa (south of Egypt).

Applications for assistance from this fund by suitably experienced scholars are invited and considered from to time, usually at intervals of a few years.

Recipients of grants are asked to keep the Institute informed of all publications, lectures and publicity arising from such research and to submit copies for the Institute’s library.

Deadline: 30th April and 31st October.

For further details regarding eligibility and the scheme in general, see: British Institute in Eastern Africa Grants Website

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Every year, from August to December, the Research Partnership Programme (RPP) provides five researchers from developing and transitional countries the opportunity to be research partners at the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR).

The programme is funded by Danish International Development Assistance (Danida) and organised by the DIHR. It appeals to both junior (Master’s degree/equivalent) and senior researchers (PhD/equivalent).

The aim of the RPP is to:

• Strengthen research capacities in academic institutions in developing or transitional countries

• Upgrade and expand human rights expertise and documentation

• Consolidate DIHRs contacts with human rights research institutions and networks in partner countries

• Attract strong human rights research projects

Research Grants An RPP grant covers expenses in relation to accommodation, insurance and international flights. Moreover, research partners will receive a monthly stipend to cover living expenses in Denmark.

For more information and scholarship application form, see:Human Rights Research Grants

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The Leakey Foundation Grants: L. S. B. Leakey Foundation grants and fellowships are given to scholars and students for the study of human origins.

Grants are irrespective of Nationality.

Fields of interest: Africa; Anthropology/sociology; Science, research

Types of support: Fellowships; Foreign applicants; Postdoctoral support; Research

General Research Grants

General Research Grants are awarded twice annually and constitute the majority of the Foundation’s grant program. Priority for funding is given to the exploratory phases of promising new research projects that meet the stated purpose of the Foundation.

The majority of the Foundation’s General Research Grants to doctoral students are up to $13,500 and $22,000 to post-doctoral students and senior scientists.

Grants are awarded twice annually, with no citizenship restrictions.

Additional information: Grants Officer, P.O. Box 29346 ,San Francisco, CA 94129-0346, USA. Telephone: (415) 561-4646. FAX: (415) 561-4647. E-mail: grants[at]leakeyfoundation.org.

For more information and application materials, contact: L. S. B. Leakey Foundation Grants Website

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International Foundation for Science (IFS) Grants: Applications for International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Grants are welcome from young scientists in developing countries to do research on the sustainable management, use or conservation of biological or water resources.

Grant amount: 12 000 USD

An eligible candidate for an IFS Research grant is;

• A citizen of a developing country.
• A scientist with at least a Master’s or equivalent degree/research experience
• Under 40 years of age and at the beginning of research career
• Attached to a university, national research institution or a research-oriented NGO in a developing country.

Exceptions:

Researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa are eligible for IFS support up to the age of 45, provided they have completed their highest academic degree (MSc, MA, PhD, Post-Doc or equivalent) in the previous 5 years.

The International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research grants are reserved for developing country scientists for research projects carried out in a developing country.

This broad statement covers natural science and social science research on agriculture, soils, animal production, food science, forestry, agroforestry, aquatic resources, natural products, water resources, etc.

Applications are to be made on an IFS Application Form.

Do not to wait until the deadline – please submit your application at least one month before.

Applying earlier in the six-month cycle allows time for you to be contacted for more information if needed.

A researcher may only submit one application at a time for consideration by International Foundation for Science (IFS).

Deadline: Applications are accepted all year round. However, for administrative purposes, there are two application deadlines, 30 June and 31 December.

For further details and application forms, contact: International Foundation for Science (IFS) Grants website

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