*CODESRIA*
*2012 Small Grants Programme for Thesis Writing*
* *
*Call for Applications*
* *
*DEADLINE:* 15 JUNE 2012
*OBJECTIVES*: The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in
Africa (CODESRIA) is pleased to announce its Small Grants Programme for
Thesis Writing for the year 2012. The grants serve as part of the Council's
contribution to the development of the social sciences in Africa, and the
continuous renewal and strengthening of research capacities in African
universities, through the funding of primary research conducted by
postgraduate students and professionals. Hence, candidates whose
applications are successful are encouraged to use the resources provided
under the grants to cover the cost of their fieldwork, the acquisition of
books and documents, the processing of data which they have collected and
the printing of their theses/dissertations. As the Council is strongly
committed to encouraging African researchers to engage one another on a
sustained basis, recipients of the small grants will also be supported to
order books and journals produced by African scholarly publishers,
including CODESRIA itself. They will also be encouraged to apply for
participation in CODESRIA research methodology workshops.
*ELIGIBILITY*: The CODESRIA Small Grants Programme is open to graduate
students and professionals currently registered in African universities,
and preparing their theses and dissertations in all social science fields
and other disciplines involving social or economic analysis. Preference is
given to those registered for doctoral studies (PhD or equivalent), though
few grants are available for Masters Theses.
*APPLICATION PROCEDURES*: Grants are awarded solely on merit, that is, on
the strength of each individual application received by CODESRIA. All
applicants are required to use the application forms designed by CODESRIA
which is made available along with this announcement. The application forms
can also be downloaded from the CODESRIA website (www.codesria.org). In
filling out the forms, applicants are requested to bear the following
guidelines in mind:
*RESEARCH PROPOSAL*: Candidates' research proposals should each contain a
clear statement of the research hypotheses, a critical review of the
existing literature, the methodology to be used, the expected results of
the work, and a detailed work plan and timetable. The research proposal
should be based on an innovative problematic which sets out the originality
of the theme in relation to on-going research in the same area.
*BUDGET*: Applicants should present a detailed budget with expenses clearly
linked to specific phases of their research. The budget should not exceed
USD 5,000 for PhD (or its equivalents) and USD 2,500 for Masters. Only
trips for fieldwork in the country in which the research is actually
conducted is funded under this grant.
*STATEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT*: A statement is required from each
applicant's institution of affiliation, giving approval to the proposed
research and an assurance of continued institutional support throughout the
preparation of the thesis/dissertation. This should be done on the
institution's letterhead and must carry the official stamp. Contact details
of the officer issuing the statement must also be included.
*LETTERS OF REFERENCE*: Two letters of reference must accompany each
application, one from the thesis/dissertation supervisor, assessing the
applicant's research proposal and abilities; and the other from a faculty
member, assessing the applicant in relation to other graduate students, and
commenting on the scientific merit and validity of the proposed research.
Contact details of the thesis or dissertation supervisor must be included
in the letter of reference.
*CURRICULUM VITAE*: Applicants must include their current curriculum vitae
which, among other things, indicates their discipline and nationality, and
provides a list of their recent publications and on-going research
activities.
*Please note that any application which is submitted without duly completed
application forms will be automatically disqualified**.*
*APPLICATION DEADLINE*: The deadline for the receipt of applications is
*Friday
15th June, 2012*. An independent selection will meet in Dakar from 20 to
25 August 2012 to review the applications received. The results of their
deliberations will be announced shortly after. Incomplete and late
applications found to will not be considered.
All applications should be submitted to:
*The Small Grants Programme for Thesis Writing*
*CODESRIA*
BP 3304, CP 18524
Dakar, Senegal
Tel.: +221-33 825 98.22/23
Fax: +221-33 824 12.89
E-mail: small.grants@codesria.sn
Website: http://www.codesria.org
*2012 Small Grants Programme for Thesis Writing*
* *
*Call for Applications*
* *
*DEADLINE:* 15 JUNE 2012
*OBJECTIVES*: The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in
Africa (CODESRIA) is pleased to announce its Small Grants Programme for
Thesis Writing for the year 2012. The grants serve as part of the Council's
contribution to the development of the social sciences in Africa, and the
continuous renewal and strengthening of research capacities in African
universities, through the funding of primary research conducted by
postgraduate students and professionals. Hence, candidates whose
applications are successful are encouraged to use the resources provided
under the grants to cover the cost of their fieldwork, the acquisition of
books and documents, the processing of data which they have collected and
the printing of their theses/dissertations. As the Council is strongly
committed to encouraging African researchers to engage one another on a
sustained basis, recipients of the small grants will also be supported to
order books and journals produced by African scholarly publishers,
including CODESRIA itself. They will also be encouraged to apply for
participation in CODESRIA research methodology workshops.
*ELIGIBILITY*: The CODESRIA Small Grants Programme is open to graduate
students and professionals currently registered in African universities,
and preparing their theses and dissertations in all social science fields
and other disciplines involving social or economic analysis. Preference is
given to those registered for doctoral studies (PhD or equivalent), though
few grants are available for Masters Theses.
*APPLICATION PROCEDURES*: Grants are awarded solely on merit, that is, on
the strength of each individual application received by CODESRIA. All
applicants are required to use the application forms designed by CODESRIA
which is made available along with this announcement. The application forms
can also be downloaded from the CODESRIA website (www.codesria.org). In
filling out the forms, applicants are requested to bear the following
guidelines in mind:
*RESEARCH PROPOSAL*: Candidates' research proposals should each contain a
clear statement of the research hypotheses, a critical review of the
existing literature, the methodology to be used, the expected results of
the work, and a detailed work plan and timetable. The research proposal
should be based on an innovative problematic which sets out the originality
of the theme in relation to on-going research in the same area.
*BUDGET*: Applicants should present a detailed budget with expenses clearly
linked to specific phases of their research. The budget should not exceed
USD 5,000 for PhD (or its equivalents) and USD 2,500 for Masters. Only
trips for fieldwork in the country in which the research is actually
conducted is funded under this grant.
*STATEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT*: A statement is required from each
applicant's institution of affiliation, giving approval to the proposed
research and an assurance of continued institutional support throughout the
preparation of the thesis/dissertation. This should be done on the
institution's letterhead and must carry the official stamp. Contact details
of the officer issuing the statement must also be included.
*LETTERS OF REFERENCE*: Two letters of reference must accompany each
application, one from the thesis/dissertation supervisor, assessing the
applicant's research proposal and abilities; and the other from a faculty
member, assessing the applicant in relation to other graduate students, and
commenting on the scientific merit and validity of the proposed research.
Contact details of the thesis or dissertation supervisor must be included
in the letter of reference.
*CURRICULUM VITAE*: Applicants must include their current curriculum vitae
which, among other things, indicates their discipline and nationality, and
provides a list of their recent publications and on-going research
activities.
*Please note that any application which is submitted without duly completed
application forms will be automatically disqualified**.*
*APPLICATION DEADLINE*: The deadline for the receipt of applications is
*Friday
15th June, 2012*. An independent selection will meet in Dakar from 20 to
25 August 2012 to review the applications received. The results of their
deliberations will be announced shortly after. Incomplete and late
applications found to will not be considered.
All applications should be submitted to:
*The Small Grants Programme for Thesis Writing*
*CODESRIA*
BP 3304, CP 18524
Dakar, Senegal
Tel.: +221-33 825 98.22/23
Fax: +221-33 824 12.89
E-mail: small.grants@codesria.sn
Website: http://www.codesria.org
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