Deadline: 10 November 2016
The French Institute for Research in Africa (IFRA-Nairobi) is currently inviting applications form masters and doctoral students for its Fieldwork Grants-2017 to conduct their research in 2016 in one of the five East African countries covered by the Institute: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda.
IFRA-Nairobi objectives are to increase understanding of contemporary dynamic in East Africa, to contribute to disseminating knowledge in social sciences, to provide training in research for French and East African students, and to strengthen institutional partnership and collaborations between French and East African academic and research institutions.
Aims
- To increase understanding of contemporary dynamics in Eastern Africa and foster the dissemination of knowledge. Research undertaken leads to the publication of books, journals, reports and to the organization of conferences.
- To provide training to French, East African and European students in research by financing and/or supporting their fieldwork, helping networking between French and East African researchers and institutions, fostering integration within ongoing research projects, and giving access to publications and presentations in conferences.
- To strengthen institutional relationship between French and East African universities and research centres by supporting joint operations, agreements of international cooperation, inter-academic exchanges and mobilities at the PhD and Master levels.
Themes
- political dynamics,
- culture and society,
- economy
- land issues.
Topics
- the next Kenyan elections,
- informal economy and
- inequalities
Funding Information
The grants will be between 500 and 1000 Euros depending on the place of residency.
Note: Grants offered are not subject to taxes, and do not include open rights to social security. Scholarship beneficiaries must provide a written report which might be published by IFRA if deemed satisfactory.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can download the applications form given on the website.
Eligible Countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda.
For more information, please visit Fieldwork Grants-2017.