Fund Details
Lindsay Fellowship for Research in Africa
Award Amount
Up to $3000
Competition Type
Yale

Brief Description:

The Council on African Studies of the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies invites applications for the Lindsay Fellowship for research in Africa competition. This Fellowship is made possible through a 1994 gift from George N. (B.A. 1941, LL.B. 1947) and Mary Lindsay.

Description:

The Council on African Studies at the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies invites applications for the Lindsay Fellowship for mentored research in Africa. This Fellowship is made possible through a generous gift from George N. (B.A. 1941, LL.B. 1947) and Mary Lindsay.

The purpose of the fellowship is to increase understanding and promote scholarship on Africa among Yale students. Priority will be given to M.A. students in the African Studies program and CAS graduate affiliates.

One or more fellowships of up to $3,000 will be awarded for field research in Africa. Projects must be carried out during the summer and/or fall semester in 2022. Funded students must submit a two page written report at the completion of the field experience. Recipients will also be asked to present the findings of their research at a symposium hosted by the Council on African Studies during the 2022-23 academic year. Any publication or public presentations resulting from their projects should acknowledge the support of the Lindsay Fellowship and the Council on African Studies at Yale.

Application Information:

Please read these instructions carefully. It is the applicant’s responsibility to see that the completed application is submitted by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

You application must include:
  • A letter of recommendation from your Yale faculty advisor outlining support of the research project and commitment to mentoring the student. 
  • 2-page (single spaced) description of the project, including aims, hypothesis to be tested (if applicable), research methods, data analysis, and ethical considerations.
  • A timeline of anticipated research outcomes, including a description of what will be accomplished during the grant period and what will be completed upon return to campus.
  • An alternative research plan in the event that you will be unable to travel to your research site. 
  • Resume

Applicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision by late April.

Special Eligibility Requirements:

Only students returning to Yale in the semester following the award are eligible to receive an award.

Restrictions to Use of Award:

Yale University policy requires that certain types of research projects involving human subjects be reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) prior to the start of the study to ensure that the project meets University Policy and any other applicable regulations. To see if your project needs to be reviewed, for advice on working with human subjects, and for more information about the IRB process and requirements go to http://www.yale.edu/hsc/Investigator/Student_projects.pdf .

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Cristin Siebert at cristin.siebert@yale.edu

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