2013 University of Michigan African Presidential Scholarships

University of Michigan African Presidential Scholarships for Scholars from Ghana, South Africa, Uganda and Liberia

African Presidential Scholars Program for early career faculty members

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Postgraduate
Provider: Office of the U.S President
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description

The University of Michigan (U-M) African Presidential Scholars Program (UMAPS) brings early career faculty members from Ghana, South Africa, Uganda and Liberia to the University of Michigan for residencies lasting up to six months.

Scholars are paired with a faculty mentor during their stay and have full access to U-M’s resources to further their work on a research project, an academic degree, a new course, a grant proposal, or other relevant activity.

The program supports the development of the next generation of African scholars and seeks to help their home institutions build capacity. Individuals may apply for a two-month, four-month, or six-month residency.

Eligibility

1.     The applicant must be a faculty member of a college or university in Ghana, Liberia, South Africa or Uganda.
2.     Preference will be given to early career members of the faculty who have taught in the higher education system for less than ten years.
3.     Applicants may or may not have received their PhD

Eligible groups
Junior faculty from Ghana, South Africa, Uganda and the University of Liberia may apply.

Participating Institutions
The African Studies Center at the University of Michigan; USA

Fields of study
Applications are welcomed from a wide range of disciplines/schools*, and especially encourage applications that align with the following initiatives:

1.     African Heritage: research on how cultural assets in Africa are historicized, authenticated, accessed and circulated.
2.     African Social Research: quantitative social scientific research on economic, urbanization, gender, governance, demographics, public health and environmental change.
3.     STEM-Africa: research in the domains of Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics.

Number of awards
Several. Not specified

Sponsorship duration
Up to six months

Scholarship benefits
Scholars have full access to U-M’s library and research materials to further their work on a research project, an academic degree, a new course, a grant proposal, or other relevant activity. Scholars may apply for a two-month, four-month, or six-month residency.

Method of Application
To apply, you need to visit the official web site (link to it is below) and download the current Application Form. You also need to visit the official web site for most current and detailed program description.

Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:

1.     A completed application form.
2.     A curriculum vitae.
3.     A scholarly program proposal, not to exceed five pages.
4.     A letter of support from the head of department, dean, or vice chancellor at the applicant’s home institution.

Scholarship Application Submission:
Hard copies of the application materials should be sent to:

African Studies Center
University of Michigan
1080 S. University Ave.
Suite 3603
Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-1106

Tel: (001) 734.615.3027
Fax: (001) 734.936.0996

Alternatively, applications or queries can be sent electronically to asc-contact{at}umich.edu

DEADLINES:
Application period for academic year 2014-2015 is from August 15 - October 15, 2013. Please check the website for most current updates.

PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants should include a letter of recommendation from the head of department, dean, or vice chancellor at the applicant’s home institution. The letter should:

    Indicate the institution’s commitment to continue to pay the scholar’s academic salary while on leave at Michigan.
    Describe the candidate’s strengths and merits.
    Explain how this candidate’s residency at the University of Michigan contributes to needs of their institution.

Application Deadline: 15 October 2013
Open to International Applicants: Yes (Ghana, Liberia, South Africa and Uganda)

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