Application now open for the next competition of the
Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP)
DEADLINE: February 28, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is pleased to announce that the next round of competition for the CADFP is now open.
Apply now or share this message with those who might be interested.
What is the CADFP?
The CADFP is a scholar exchange program for African higher education institutions to host a diaspora scholar for 14-90 days for projects in curriculum co-development, research collaboration and graduate student teaching and mentoring.
Who is eligible?
How do I apply?
Links and information about the African host institution project request application, scholar roster application and review guidelines are posted on the CADFP website. Interested parties are invited to register for one of the informational webinars:
Information for Diaspora Scholars, Webinar #1: Thursday, January 13 at 11 AM Eastern US Time
Information for Potential Hosts: Wednesday, January 19 at 10 AM South Africa Standard Time
Information for Diaspora Scholars, Webinar #2: Thursday, January 27 at 12 noon Eastern US Time
After the webinars, the recordings will be posted via the YouTube Channel.
Timeline
The deadline for project requests from host universities and scholar applications for diaspora scholars is February 28, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST. Selection decisions will be made in March-April 2022; project visits can begin as early as June 1, 2022 and must be completed by November 30, 2023.
Benefits
Selected fellows receive a $150/day stipend, visa costs, limited health insurance, round-trip international air travel and ground transportation costs to and from home and the U.S./Canadian airport. Selected Host Fellows and Diaspora Fellows can apply for supplemental funds to be used for fieldwork, publication costs and workshops. The CADFP Team manages the fellowships and payments to fellows. Host institutions are encouraged to provide cost-share for the fellow’s meals, lodging and in-country transportation.
For more information on the fellowship program and application process, as well as the projects of current fellows, please write to AfricanDiaspora@iie.org visit their website and communities on Facebook and Twitter.