Deadline: March 1, 2024

This fellowship of $2,500 is awarded to one (1) student to cover costs associated with research activities linked to the African continent. Fellowships support undergraduate and graduate students to cover costs associated with research projects undertaken in the Spring, Summer, or Fall of 2024.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be enrolled in a School of Professional Studies (SPS) undergraduate or graduate program at New York University, graduating no sooner than May 2025.

Requirements:

  • Author or co-author one (1) research paper detailing the findings of your research project, to be submitted to Africa House in Spring 2025.
  • Present research findings at Africa House in Spring 2025.

Application Materials (submit to africa.house@nyu.edu):

  1. Cover letter
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Two (2) letters of recommendation (referees should email letters directly to the Africa House email alias at africa.house@nyu.edu).
  4. 2-3 page Africa-focused research proposal. The proposal could be an outline of your research or a study that is presently underway that will be further enhanced by the fellowship. The proposal should be written for educated readers, but not experts in your field. Proposals should include the following: project title, abstract, key terms, research question, thesis/hypothesis, methodology/design, significance, bibliography, and budget.

Questions/Application Submission: Please email africa.house@nyu.edu.