ATTENTION WARA INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS!

WARA RESIDENCIES FOR WEST AFRICAN SCHOLARS 2007-2008

In the interest of enhancing transatlantic exchange and collaboration, the West African Research Association is continuing to offer its program of Residencies for West African Scholars in WARA member institutions. Applications are made by WARA member institutions for the purpose of bringing a specific scholar to their campus. Each residency will last 4-8 weeks and will provide the visiting scholar with opportunities for library research, guest lecturing or teaching, and/or collaborative work with American colleagues. WARA will pay the round-trip travel costs of the selected scholar as well as a stipend of $3000 to help cover meals and local transportation costs. Host institutions are encouraged to provide additional support (e.g. housing, conference participation) for the period of the residency. To apply for a residency to take place in Spring or Fall 2008, interested member institutions should submit:

· A 50-80 word abstract of the proposed residency (clearly indicate the host institution contact person)
· A proposal of no more than six (6) double-spaced pages profiling the visiting scholar, his or her proposed residency activities, how the residency will contribute to the goals of WARA, the expected impact or outcome of the residency, and any support that the host institution is prepared to contribute
· Curriculum vitae for the visiting scholar
· A letter of interest from the scholar
· A letter of support from a relevant administrator (dean, department chair, etc.) at the host institution
· Proof of citizenship in the form of a copy of the scholar's passport (please note: only scholars who are eligible for non-immigrant visas to the U.S. will be considered)
· A WARA grant application cover sheet (this form, downloadable from the WARA website, provides information on the proposed visiting scholar)

Complete applications will consist of one original and three copies of all materials (4 sets total) except letters of reference.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 1, 2007.

Upon completion of the residency, residents are required to submit a detailed report of their work and findings. This report will subsequently be published in the biannual WARA newsletter.

Please direct inquiries about institutional membership and submit applications to:

WARA
African Studies Center
Boston University
270 Bay State Road
Boston MA 02215

Tel: 617-353-8902
Fax: 617-353-4975
Email: Jennifer Yanco

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