2024 Nordic Africa Institute Claude Ake Scholarships

2024 Nordic Africa Institute Claude Ake Scholarships: This is to inform the general public that Nordic Africa Institute Claude Ake Scholarships is now available for application. Hiphopza247 Media is working  round the clock to keep you updated on scholarships programs around the world.

SCHOLARSHIP SUMMARY BELOW

Scholarship Description:

The Claude Ake Visiting Chair Programme is committed to holding in great respect Professor Claude Ake’s memory and summons internationally-owned senior scholars with professorial competence to apply. This programme is organized for social scientists from African universities who champion social justice and specify in areas like war, peace, conflict resolution, human rights, democracy, and development. Scholars awarded the Chair will have the opportunity to further their own research while contributing to ongoing activities at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research of Uppsala University and the Nordic Africa Institute.

Scholarship Benefits:

The awardee is entitled to a tax-free stipend/scholarship of 30 000 SEK/month.
If the awardee is absent from Uppsala for reasons not associated with the program, deductions will be made to the stipend/scholarship.
In addition, travel costs and accommodation for the holder of the position is covered by the grant.
The Chair holder is provided office space at the DPCR and NAI, and basic office equipment

Application Procedure:

Every applicants’ application must contain:

1. A complete and updated curriculum vitae (CV), including relevant information regarding academic title, current and previous positions, research and teaching activities, and a list of publications. It should also include all relevant contact information.
2. A short abstract of the research project to be carried out as visiting chair holder.
3. A research proposal outlining the main features of the research project to be carried out during the visit including the expected results. The length of the proposal should be a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 pages.
4. Two of the applicant’s publications. These should normally be the two most important articles related to the research project to be pursued during the visit.
5. A signed recommendation letter from a senior scholar or policymaker working in the same field as the applicant.
6. A signed letter from the applicant’s Head of Department or Dean (or equivalent) which confirms that the application is supported by the institution with which the nominee is affiliated.

Scholarship link: VISIT HERE TO APPLY