African Peacebuilding Network (APN) Program of the Social Science Research Council 2019

Application Deadline: 5th January, 2019.

Eligible Countries: African countries

To be taken at (country): Research can be done about one or several African countries. Grant may support travel outside of Africa for research and conferences related to the specific project.

About the Award:
The APN is now accepting proposals for two research initiatives:

1. Individual Research Grants (https://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/view/apn-research-grants/)
2. Book Manuscript Completion Grants (https://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/view/african-peacebuilding-network-book-manuscript-completion-grant/)

The APN supports independent African research on conflict-affected countries and neighboring regions of the continent, as well as the integration of evidence-based knowledge into scholarly discourses, and the practices of regional and global policy communities.
These awards are open to scholars and practitioners from multidisciplinary backgrounds. Individuals that choose to apply for these grants must be based in African universities; regional organizations; government agencies; or nongovernmental, media, or civil society organizations on the continent.

Field/Level of Study: Social Sciences; Peace and Security Studies

Type: Research Grants

Eligibility: 

• All applicants must be African citizens currently residing in an African country.
• This competition is open to African academics, as well as policy analysts and practitioners.

Selection Criteria: The APN is interested in innovative field-based projects that demonstrate strong potential for high-quality research and analysis, which in turn can inform practical action on peacebuilding and/or facilitate interregional collaboration and networking among African researchers and practitioners.
Proposals should clearly describe research objectives and significance, with alignment between research design/method and research questions and goals. Proposals should also demonstrate knowledge of the research subject and relevant literature, and address the feasibility of proposed research activities, including a time frame for project completion. Applicants should also discuss the likely relevance of the proposed research to existing knowledge on peacebuilding practice and policy. We strongly encourage the inclusion of a brief, but realistic budget outline (keeping within the allotted amount for the grant), to fit appropriately within a six-month project and the page limit required.

Number of Awardees: Varies

Value of Award: up to$15,000

Duration of Programme: 6 months

How to Apply: Apply here

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