Call for Applications: UPEACE-IDRC Doctoral Research Award

Call for Applications: UPEACE-IDRC Doctoral Research Award.
26 June - 12 September 2008
Location: Africa.

The UPEACE Africa Programme has secured funding from The Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC). This funding will be strictly allocated to African students studying at African institutions and in particular for those, who are in the final stage of their PhD studies. The award is intended to support PhD candidates in their field research, data analysis, associated travel and production costs. In addition, part of the award may be used to access updated scholarly materials and disseminate research findings through publications and conference presentations. The maximum award is US $10,000 per eligible student.

Eligible Fields of Studies

·  Peace and Conflict Studies

·  International Relations

·  Political Science

·  Human Rights

·  Development Studies, and

·  Related fields

Criteria for Eligibility for the Competition

·  Must hold citizenship of an African country;

·  Must be enrolled in a PhD Programme in an African academic institution;

·  Applicant’s Research Proposal must be approved by the PhD supervisor;

·  The proposed research must take place within an African country.

·  Applicant must have completed all course work and passed the comprehensive examination (if applicable)

·  Applicant must have fulfilled all academic institutional requirements

·  Applicant must have a Masters Degree in a related discipline

Required Documents (Certified)

To apply for the Application Students are required to submit the following documents as outlined in below and in the checklist (Please note incomplete applications will not be considered).

1.  Completed Check List (signed and dated)

2.  Cover Letter

3.  Application Form

4.  A personal Statement

5.  Curriculum Vitae

6.  Transcripts

7.  Proof of Citizenship

8.  Reference Letters

9.  Research Proposal

10.  Letter of Approval of Research Proposal

11.  Budget

Please refer to the check list that includes detailed information necessary to qualify for the award.

Duration

The duration of the Award is two years from the time of notification of selection. Successful applicants will receive the first installment of the award within three months after the announcement of the winners. Future installments will be provided upon satisfactory progress and submission of narrative and financial reports.

Deadline

September 12, 2008

Complete applications must be received at the Office of the Africa Programme by the deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered for the competition.

Selection Process

All applications will be evaluated according to THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA SET FOR THE COMPETITION.

Note: -

·  The Application must be sent electronically (via e-mail and fax) and through the Post Office to qualify. It is critical that the hard copy must be received by the date of the deadline.

·  Only SHORT-LISTED applicants will be contacted. Short listed applicants will be notified by 17 OCTOBER 2008. Applicants, who have not been contacted on the notification day, should note that their application was not successful.

·  Selected candidates are expected to attend Peace Research Training Workshops organized by UPEACE Africa Programme during the Award period. The Training Workshops will be held once a year. In addition, they are required to contribute at least one article to the Africa Peace and Conflict Journal (APCJ), which is published by the UPEACE Africa Programme.

·  We encourage RE-APPLICATION for those who have not been successful in the last call for applications.

Applications must be sent to:
The Research Coordinator
UPEACE Africa Programme
P.O.Box 2794 code 1250
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Fax: +251 11 6180993
Telephone: +251 11 6180991/92
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