With
generous support from the A G Leventis Foundation, the Centre of
African Studies is able to appoint Visiting Research Fellows from
disciplines in the humanities and social sciences each year. The aim of
the Fellowships is to enable the visiting academics to focus on a period
of research and writing in Cambridge.Fellows appointed for 2013-14
Dr Egodi Uchendu
Department of History and International Studies, University of Nigeria(Supported by the A G Leventis Foundation)
‘Islam in Nigeria’s Eastern Niger region’
Dr Ferdinand Okwaro
Institute of Anthropology Gender and African Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya(Supported by CAS)
'Occult powers, spirits and democratic processes in Africa'
'Framing and pathways to collaborations in transnational medical research in Africa'
Visiting Research Fellowships 2014-15
The Centre of African Studies
invites applications for two Visiting Research Fellowships from
candidates in all the disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.
The aim of the Fellowships is to enable the fellows to focus on a
period of research and writing in Cambridge.
Preference will be given to candidates
with a distinguished research profile who are permanent residents in
Africa. The appointments will take place from 1 October 2014 - 31 March
2015 and are non-renewable. Each award is worth up to £14,000; out of
which travel, accommodation, maintenance costs and medical insurance
will be paid by the Centre on behalf of the fellow.
The University follows an equal opportunities policy.
This programme is generously supported by the A G Leventis Foundation
The closing date for applications is 03 January 2014
Download the Fellowship Announcement
Or contact the Centre by emailing: centre@african.cam.ac.uk
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