WARA Graduate Student Summer Internship Program
Sponsored by West African Research Association (WARA)
Administered by West African Research Association (WARA)

**** AWARD
Award Type: Internship
Annual # of awards: 2
Duration: 6-8 weeks
Date Effective: Summer
Purpose: This program is designed to encourage the next generation of Africanist scholars by supporting relevant experience in the region.


**** CONTACT INFORMATION
WARA Fellowship Director
Boston University
270 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215


phone: +1 (617) 353-8902
fax: +1 (617) 353-4975
email: wara@bu.edu

**** LOCATION
Country: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal
Fields of Study: African languages, African studies
Emphasis On: Research on Western Africa


**** FINANCIAL DATA INFORMATION
Average Amount per Award: Round trip travel to West Africa and a stipend of $1500 to cover the cost of living for 6 to 8 weeks.
Award Includes: Travel Expenses, Living Expenses


**** APPLICATION INFORMATION
Deadline: December 1
Procedure: For detailed information, please visit http://www.warc-croa.org/wara%20summer%20internship.htm.


**** ELIGIBILITY
Level of Study: Graduate
Nationality/Residency: U.S. Citizens
Other Criteria: Must be enrolled in a graduate program and interested in pursuing a career in African Studies. Priority will be given to those currently enrolled in graduate programs at historically black colleges and universities and to those who completed their un