WARC Travel Grant for West African Scholars: Apply Today

West African Research Center (WARC) Travel Grant 2025 supports African scholars and graduate students with funding for research visits across Africa.

West African Research Center Travel Grant

The West African Research Center (WARC) Travel Grant is now accepting applications for 2025.

This grant offers support to African scholars and graduate students to promote research and academic collaboration within Africa.

If you are looking to conduct research or visit another institution on the continent, this is a great opportunity.

WARC Travel Grant Benefits

The WARC Travel Grant provides up to $1,500 for travel costs and an additional $1,500 as a stipend.

This grant allows you to visit libraries, archives, research sites, or collaborate with other scholars in Africa.

To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

Be a West African national.
Priority will be given to applicants affiliated with West African colleges, universities, or research institutions.

Your application must include the following documents:

A 50-80 word abstract of your proposed activity, clearly stating your purpose.
A research description (up to six double-spaced pages) that explains why the travel is necessary.
A proposed budget for your travel.
Your curriculum vitae detailing your research and teaching record.
A photocopy of your passport showing you are a West African national.
A recommendation letter from a professor or professional colleague.

If you are visiting another institution, include an invitation from the host institution.

If you are travelling to consult archives, describe the collections you plan to consult and explain their relevance to your research.

For graduate students, a recommendation letter from your research supervisor is required.

The deadline for submitting your application is October 20, 2024.

Don’t miss this chance to advance your research and academic collaboration across Africa!