The UW-Madison International Division announced a new grant for UW faculty members across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Designed to facilitate interdisciplinary international or regional research, Incubator Grants range from $10,000 to $50,000 and …
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Apply technology to diplomacy with Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship
The Washington Center presents an exciting opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students interested in the intersection of technology and foreign affairs. The Foreign Affairs Information Technology (IT) Fellowship provides funding for undergraduate or graduate study, …
World Wildlife Fund offers fellowships to study conservation in Africa
Interested in conservation? The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) offers several funding opportunities in Africa and other regions. Russell E. Train Fellowships support individuals pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in conservation. This year’s competition includes …
Day in Africa – Registration Now Open
Register now to attend DAY IN AFRICA, an annual event for Wisconsin high school students held at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. This year’s event will be held on Monday April 24, 2017 at …
17 Reasons to Be Excited for African Studies in 2017
2017 looks like its going to be a great year with the African Studies Program. We hope you will join us! More than 10 Africa at Noon seminars are already scheduled: We’re kicking off 2017’s Africa …
2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship, UW collaboration continues through Reciprocal Exchange Award
by Meagan Doll In the professional world and especially in academic environments like the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the value of networking is not unspoken. While students may grow weary of this charge to nurture professional …
Course Spotlight: African 300 – Contemporary Arabic Literature and Cinema
Course Description This course is an introduction of the most significant topics of contemporary Arabic literature and cinema: the legacies of colonialism, repressive nature of post-independence regimes, discourses on nationalism, religion v. secularization, gender relations, …
Get funding to study an African language with a FLAS fellowship
The African Studies Program encourages students of African languages to submit applications for Summer 2017 and Academic Year 2017-2018 fellowships and awards. Applications for both competitions are now open! Application deadline is February 13, 2017. …
Thanksgiving and the Homowo Festival
Thanksgiving is certainly not the only celebration of the harvest and thanks around the world. The Homowo Festival is a month long celebration of the harvest mainly celebrated by the Ga people in the Greater …
IU Graduate Symposium – Call for Proposals
Indiana University’s Graduate Students in African Studies presents its Seventh Annual Graduate Symposium: “Global Africa: Dynamic and Connective Scholarship.” February 24 – 25, 2017. Featuring as keynote: Dr. Sean Jacobs Associate, Professor of International Affairs, The …