Sub-Saharan Africa Research Development Grant

Notre Dame Global is pleased to offer the Sub-Saharan Africa Research Development Grant that links to the University’s Nairobi global location.

The Sub-Saharan Africa Research Development Grant is one of Notre Dame Global's Global Network Research Development Grants, that link to the University’s 12 global locations. Several of the grants offer funds for travel to the indicated global location/region while some may also support ND faculty bringing collaborators from the indicated location/region to South Bend, in order to further research endeavors and/or enhance collaborators understanding of the University. Explore the Global Network Research Development Grants for East Asia, Ireland, Latin America, London, Rome, and South Asia.

Contact

Sevda Arslan
Program Director for Faculty Support and Partnerships
Notre Dame Global
Email: sarslan@nd.edu

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Grant Overview

This grant focuses on collaborations in Sub-Saharan Africa by providing travel support in two ways:

Option 1* Option 2*
Supporting a joint visit of a faculty “mentor” who wishes to introduce a respected colleague to an esteemed colleague/institution in Sub-Saharan Africa with a view to developing a long-term collaboration Supporting an existing faculty-to faculty collaboration in a way that promises a significant advance in establishing or deepening a joint research project

*This grant cannot be used to bring collaborators to South Bend. For this, please go to the Sub-Saharan Guest Scholar/Artist Program

Eligibility/Requirements

  • Full-time regular faculty members of Notre Dame are eligible to apply
  • Open to all disciplines

Funding & Expenses

  • Funding requests can be made up to $10,000

Eligible Expenses

Airfare, ground transportation, visa costs (if applicable), accommodation, and per diem as outlined below.

Per Diem: Reimbursement for meals and incidental travel expenses in accordance with these per diem allowances:

  • 1-14 days - Up to 75% of US State Dept per diem for international travel
  • 15+ days – Up to 50% of US State Dept per diem for international travel

Application Guidelines

Applications will be submitted through NDG's submissions manager and should include:

  1. Proposal title
  2. ND faculty director (PD) name(s), department/center/institute affiliation(s) and email address(es)
  3. Indication of the option applying for (Option 1 or Option 2)
  4. Summary statement (option specific, 600 word limit):
    1. Option 1: Provide specific information on the faculty “mentor” and their history of engagement with the institution to be visited. Additional information to be provided on the faculty who would travel with that “mentor” and how this is anticipated to be of value with regard to developing a long-term collaboration.
    2. Option 2: Summary of the research project the institutions and international faculty involved ad how it will advance the faculty's research agenda
  5. Total amount requested in US dollars
  6. List of any other funding sources obtained, or being applied for, to support this
  7. Proposed travel dates
  8. Justification for travel
  9. Planned activities and their locations
  10. A timeline for completion of travel
  11. Information about ways in which the applicant plans to support the continued development of the project/relationship
  12. Budget with justification (Budget Template to be used)
  13. Current abbreviated CV (3-page limit) for the ND applicants
  14. Current abbreviated CV (3-page limit) for the any international collaborators/hosts
  15. Letter from collaborators/hosts at international institution indicating their willingness to meet for the designated purpose

Sub-Saharan Africa Research Development Grant SAMPLE Application

Criteria

Well defined outcome must be anticipated such as development of a new partnership, joint project, or a significant clarification of direction on an existing project/joint publication.

 

 

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