The Franklin Mosher Baldwin Fellowship ($12,000 per year) for Africans and other Developing Countries
Course(s) Offered: Anthropology, Sociology, related fields
Course Level: Graduate (masters, phd, research, training)
Provider: The Leakey Foundation
Country to Study in: Africa, Host country
Scholarship Description
The Leakey Foundation offers Fellowship Research Grants and training to bright young applicants from developing countries in the fields of human origins including paleoanthropology, primate behavior, and studies of modern hunter-gatherer groups to study at their home and host institutions.Course Level: Graduate (masters, phd, research, training)
Provider: The Leakey Foundation
Country to Study in: Africa, Host country
Scholarship Description
Eligible African countries include Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia and the Republic of Congo. However, recently, the program has expanded to provide opportunities to scholars from countries other than Africa.
The Baldwin program is based on a realistic assessment of needs and priorities. Many developing nations possess extraordinary resources in the field of prehistory. The stewardship and careful use of these assets is a task of international importance. By enabling bright young scholars to obtain graduate education, The Leakey Foundation is helping to equip these individuals to assume a leadership role in the future of paleoanthropology.
Eligibility
The fellowship is intended for scholars with citizenship in a developing country who seek to obtain an advanced degree or specialized training in an area of study related to human origins research. This award is for a program of approved special training and/or advanced training towards an MA, PhD, or equivalent and is limited to two years of support.
The applicant must have a home sponsor who is a member of the institution where the applicant is affiliated in the home country, as well as a host sponsor who is a member of the institution which the candidate plans to pursue training.
Should an award be made, the host sponsor must be willing to assume responsibility for overseeing the candidates training.
Selection criteria:
Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate:
- Affiliation and/or employment with an institution in their home country.
- Provisional acceptance (or evidence of application) to the host institution.
- Financial assistance from the host institution.
- Intention to return and work in the home country upon completion of training.
Eligible groups
Citizens who are scholars from the following countries:
Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia and the Republic of Congo.
Recently, the program has expanded to provide opportunities to scholars from countries other than Africa.
Participating Institutions
All accredited institutions of higher learning in Africa, other accepted developing countries and the host's country
Fields of study
Anthropology and Sociology; Scientific research in Human origins - paleoanthropology, primate behavior, and studies of modern hunter-gatherer groups
Number of awards
Not specified by provider, several will be given. Since 1978, more than 70 Baldwin Fellowships have been awarded.
Sponsorship duration
Two (2) years of support will be given
Scholarship benefits
The maximum award is limited to $12,000 per year.
Method of Application
To apply to this fellowship, you will have to review the general instructions available here on how to apply.
In brief, you must:
Citizens who are scholars from the following countries:
Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia and the Republic of Congo.
Recently, the program has expanded to provide opportunities to scholars from countries other than Africa.
Participating Institutions
All accredited institutions of higher learning in Africa, other accepted developing countries and the host's country
Fields of study
Anthropology and Sociology; Scientific research in Human origins - paleoanthropology, primate behavior, and studies of modern hunter-gatherer groups
Number of awards
Not specified by provider, several will be given. Since 1978, more than 70 Baldwin Fellowships have been awarded.
Sponsorship duration
Two (2) years of support will be given
Scholarship benefits
The maximum award is limited to $12,000 per year.
Method of Application
To apply to this fellowship, you will have to review the general instructions available here on how to apply.
In brief, you must:
- download the PDF application (found on the official website)
- follow all instructions (as listed on the official website)
- submit the application as a PDF to grants@leakeyfoundation.org or via real mail.
DEADLINES:
There are two different ANNUAL deadlines depending on whether you have previously received a Baldwin Fellowship: February 15th for New Applicants AND March 1st for Returning Applicants.
PLEASE NOTE:
Only scholars with citizenship in a developing country are eligible.
Contact
Further information can be obtained via:
The Grants Officer, P.O. Box 29346 , San Francisco, CA 94129-0346, USA.
Telephone: (415) 561-4646.
FAX: (415) 561-4647.
E-mail: grants[at]leakeyfoundation[dot]org.
Application Deadline: 15 February / 1 March 2014
Open to International students: Yes (Africa & Developing countries)
Click to visit official website
There are two different ANNUAL deadlines depending on whether you have previously received a Baldwin Fellowship: February 15th for New Applicants AND March 1st for Returning Applicants.
PLEASE NOTE:
Only scholars with citizenship in a developing country are eligible.
Contact
Further information can be obtained via:
The Grants Officer, P.O. Box 29346 , San Francisco, CA 94129-0346, USA.
Telephone: (415) 561-4646.
FAX: (415) 561-4647.
E-mail: grants[at]leakeyfoundation[dot]org.
Application Deadline: 15 February / 1 March 2014
Open to International students: Yes (Africa & Developing countries)
Click to visit official website
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