IAS - Institute of African Studies

Internships

African Film Festival, Inc. Office Intern
(New York, NY)

Since 1990, African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) has been presenting African cinema in order to promote and increase knowledge and understanding of African arts, literature and culture; to develop a non-African audience for African films; and to expand the opportunities for the distribution of African films in the United States and abroad. AFF has honored its mission by creating diverse programs that aid and empower audiences and filmmakers alike.

AFF seeks an intern to assist with basic office and program management for 15-24 hours /week. The position involves preparations for and the execution of the organization's primary programs, including: 19th New York African Film Festival, 13th Summer Outdoor Series, 16th National Traveling Series, as well as the ongoing Young Adult Education and Free Community Programs. Some evenings and weekends are required.

The internship is UNPAID, but academic credit may be arranged. Other benefits of the position include gaining knowledge of non-profit arts administration, as well as being able to see rare African films and having creative input in all of AFF's programs.

Desired commitment 15-24 hours a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide basic administrative support (draft emails, write donor acknowledgement letters, file documents, take inventory of submitted films, run errands (post office, FedEx, local print shop and partner organizations).
- Provide marketing and PR assistance, including the drafting of press releases and other written material.
- Update content on AFF's Web site: www.africanfilmny.org;
- Assist in coordinating public programs and special events including educational and community-based screenings and panels.
- Assist visiting filmmakers and guests in program or PR related activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Exceptional organizational abilities; ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
- Computer literacy with online experience a must. Must be proficient working in a Windows environment. Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and WordPress is a must. Knowledge of design applications (Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator) is helpful.
- Interest / experience in the arts, particularly international cinema, preferred.
- Foreign Language skills not necessary, but French, Portuguese, and African languages a plus.
Start Date: Immediately

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to nyaff@erols.com. Please include "Office Intern" in the subject heading.

African Film Festival is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. AFF's offices are wheelchair accessible.
African Film Festival, Inc. Social Media/ Marketing Intern
(New York, NY)

Since 1990, African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) has been presenting African cinema in order to promote and increase knowledge and understanding of African arts, literature and culture; to develop a non-African audience for African films; and to expand the opportunities for the distribution of African films in the United States and abroad. AFF has honored its mission by creating diverse programs that aid and empower audiences and filmmakers alike.

AFF seeks an intern who is highly motivated, organized, detailed oriented, savvy with developing social networking campaigns, and has the ability to create marketing materials that adhere to our graphic standards. Candidates should have strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress and HTML. Some knowledge of African art, literature and film is preferred.

The internship is UNPAID, but academic credit may be arranged. Other benefits of the position include gaining knowledge of non-profit arts administration, as well as being able to see rare African films and having creative input in all of AFF's programs.

Desired commitment 10-15 hours a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create specified social networking content and email announcements
- Update web content and conduct database management
- Research artists and relevant industry professionals
- Research similar programs or topics related to AFF's mission and programming, to post on Social Networking accounts
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills
- Excellent ability to independently research current events/issues related to African-themed books, articles, performances, music and of course FILM!
- Familiarity with iContact (or other related eNewsletter service), Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and WordPress
- Interest / experience in the arts, particularly international cinema, preferred.
- Foreign Language skills not necessary, but French, Portuguese, and African languages a plus.
Start Date: Immediately

Please send a cover letter and resume to nyaff@erols.com, with the subject line "Social Media/Marketing Intern."

African Film Festival is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. AFF's offices are wheelchair accessible.
Africawatch Internship

Africawatch, a publication of General Media Strategies seeks a Research and Social Media Development intern to support its initiatives related to the promotion of public accountability in Africa. Africawatch is a Pan-African monthly magazine reporting on news from the continent.

Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning
- Donor Research: Creating donor profiles, identifying donor fields of interest, geographic focus, type of support offered etc. Scouring of relevant philanthropic websites to observe trends in donor giving
- Daily Review of News: Review of global news/developments pertinent to public accountability.
- Database Maintenance: Maintenance and update of donor files.
- Social Media: Development and monitoring of social media sites.
- Partnerships: Support to identify potential partnerships/collaborations and opportunities to raise the profile of the project.
- Other tasks as needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications include strong academic skills, interest in global affairs, willingness to assume administrative and logistical responsibilities. The position involves significant research but also significant administrative work. Applicants should be flexible and reliable.

Preferred Qualifications:
Interest in international development, political/social accountability, Africa.

Requirements:
- Experience editing, proof reading and/or proposal writing.
- Familiarity with Facebook and Twitter
- Strong writing skills required
- Ability to multitask, willingness to work on a range of issues
- Must be a graduate student or recent graduate, willing to commit 15-20hrs per week
Please Note: Must be able to commit to work through end of spring semester. Option to extend.

Compensation
Internship unpaid. Course credit or transportation stipend negotiable.

Start date: February 2012
End date: May 31, 2012
Application deadline: February 1, 2012

To Apply: Please submit resume, brief letter of interest and availability to tiffany.wheatland@gmail.com. Please indicate "Africawatch Intern" in subject line.
Al Jazeera Arabic NY Internship

Al Jazeera Arabic is seeking an intern in their New York/United Nations bureau. The intern will help produce live interviews, news packages and feature stories. Responsibilities include research, pitching stories, attending press conferences, and conducting interviews. Other duties include technical tasks such as logging tape, archiving footage, light editing on Final Cut Pro, coordinating transmissions, and limited administrative work. Arabic language proficiency preferred, and interest in the Middle East and international news required. The position is full-time for 3 months. Hours will vary depending on news of the day, but a normal day begins at 9am and ends at 5pm. Please send a resume and cover letter in the body of an email to Marcelle Hopkins at hopkinsm@aljazeera.net.
Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Africa Fellowship Program intern

The SSRC's Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa Fellowship Program seeks an intern to assist with the new fellowship project. This is an opportunity to gain experience with a fellowship program intended to both strengthen the next generation of social science faculty in Africa and build research capacity in Africa on peace and security issues.

At the outset the intern will assist with processing applications for review and over time will assist with research on the topic of capacity building in African universities. In short, the student will gain exposure to the mechanisms of fellowship offerings and grantmaking as well as insight into strategic decisions underlying these mechanisms.

Applicants who can dedicate at least 16 hours each week are strongly preferred as are applicants with a master's degree or who are in their final two years of undergraduate study. Applicants should submit their resume and a one-page letter to Greenberg@ssrc.org.
Paid English Language Teaching Internships in Dakar

University and college graduate students are invited to apply for English Language Teaching Internships with the ULD LANGUAGE CENTER. Successful applicants will have at least basic fluency in French and some experience in teaching English as a Second Language.

Interns will provide English lessons between 6 and 10 hours a week to beginners, intermediate and advanced students depending on ability and availability. Interns with appropriate experience may also be asked to train and prepare Senegalese students for the TOEFL and TOEIC Exams.

Interns will be provided with lodging, food, and local transportation to the ULD Language Center OR a stipend of $300 a month. Interns will also have the opportunity to take classes free of charge at ULD.

Interested? Please send a letter of interest, outlining training or language teaching experience, preferred levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced, test training), dates of availability, and a current CV, to:

Marieme DIOP DIA, Program Director
ULD LANGUAGE CENTER
Email: intern@uldlanguagecenter.com
Web site: http://www.uldlanguagecenter.com
Addresse : 6, Ouest Foire, Route de la V.D.N.
B.P. 45309 Dakar-Fann
Dakar Senegal
Phone : + 221 77 240 06 73
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Market Women's Fund
The Sirleaf Market Women's Fund honors President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female president. Based in NYC, the Fund raises money to provide financial and other support for the empowerment of women market traders, through upgrading existing markets and constructing new ones, based on a model that includes pre-schools, storage, health and sanitary facilities, credit facilities and training for small business. See the website: www.smwf.org for full information.
Afropop Worldwide Spring Internship Opportunity Afropop Worldwide, a nationally broadcast African and Diaspora music radio show based in Brooklyn, NY is currently recruiting part-time Spring semester interns.

Strong applicants, are welcome, including undergraduates and recent graduates seeking hands-on experience with non-profit operations, and African music/culture.

Contact: Dan Rebholz, info@afropop.org
Coalition for the International Criminal Court - Middle East & North Africa Outreach Internship

Ubuntu Education Fund - General Support Internship, Grants Internship and Media Internship

Job Opportunities (Non-faculty)

Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO)
Educators: If you'd like to travel with GEEO now is the time to sign up for one of our travel programs as we are soon coming upon our registration deadline of June 1st. GEEO is still accepting participants for the following programs:

India/Nepal: http://www.geeo.org/tours/IndiaNepal/
Thailand/Laos/Cambodia: http://www.geeo.org/tours/Thai_Laos_Cambodia/
Costa Rica: http://www.geeo.org/tours/CostaRica/
Ecuador: http://www.geeo.org/tours/Ecuador/
Turkey 15-Day: http://www.geeo.org/tours/Turkey15/
Russia/Mongolia/China: http://www.geeo.org/tours/TransMongolian/
Morocco: http://www.geeo.org/tours/Morocco/

All of our programs have reached their minimum required participants and are confirmed to run. Peru, NCSS Peru, China, Viet Nam, Southern Africa, Galapagos and Thailand/Laos/Cambodia Group 2 are sold out, but we can add you to the waiting list if you wish.

Educators have the option to earn graduate school credit and professional development credit while seeing the world. The trips are 8 to 24 days in length and are designed and discounted to be interesting and affordable for teachers. GEEO provides teachers educational materials and the structure to help them bring their experiences into the classroom. The trips are open to all nationalities of K-12 and university educators and administrators, as well as retired educators. Educators are also permitted to bring along a non-educator guest.

Full details regarding our programs are available on our website, [www.geeo.org]. If you have any questions feel free to contact us 9AM - 9PM EST, 7 days a week at 1-877-600-0105.
Assistant Research Scientist: Qualitative Research on Ideational Aspects of Health and Illness in Rural Senegal

The Maryland Population Research Center is seeking a qualitative researcher to fill a 10-month post-doctoral research position for an NIH funded study of health and social networks in rural Senegal. The position will entail approximately 3-4 months fieldwork in Senegal starting in February or March 2012. The research scientist will conduct and code semi-structured qualitative interviews concerning ideational frameworks related to heath, illness and medical treatment in collaboration with an ongoing demographic surveillance system maintained by the Institut de Recherche pour le Development (IRD). The researcher will work collaboratively with project investigators to produce original research using the data collected and to develop a series of questions to be included in a social network survey.

Applicants should have completed all the requirements for a Ph.D. in anthropology, sociology, cognitive psychology or other related social science discipline focusing on health and illness by the time of appointment. Applicants should have experience in semi-structured qualitative interviewing, the use of qualitative coding and analysis software, and fluency in French. Experience in Africa is also desirable.

Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a research statement describing current research skills and experiences as well as their future research agenda to:
John Sandberg
University of Maryland Population Research Center and McGill University
jsandber@umd.edu

Please include name, address, phone, and e-mail contact information for three references. For additional information, please email jsandber@umd.edu.

Screening of applications will begin in January and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Global Information Network and SaharaReporters are looking to fill several openings ASAP in our groundbreaking Africa wikileaks citizen journalism, news and information project. Some are paid positions.

Students and volunteers are welcome to learn with us as we:
- prepare the weekly SaharaTV show on Livestream,
- research and post citizen reports on corruption in Nigeria and environs
- write headlines, stories, interviews for the SaharaReporters website
- go on local shoots of news makers, news events
- write headlines, stories, interviews for Global's Africa news brief e-publication.
Individuals with Quickbooks experience, nonprofit experience and grant writing experience can apply for a paid position with salary to be determined by experience.

Positions are part time with occasional Saturdays. Extensive knowledge of Nigeria is a plus but not required if you are a fast learner. Familarity with social media is a valuable asset!

Send a cover letter and resume with a writing sample if possible to: globalnews@earthlink.net

Graduate Student Technician: $20 per hour
Our Faculty Desktop Support Group (FDS) has an opening for a graduate student. Aside from the technical knowledge needed (see below), it is desirable (but not necessarily required) that the student be familiar with research methods and research fields in general in the Social Sciences and Humanities. As a member of FDS,. the student will work one-on-one with faculty from various disciplines in the Arts and Sciences who need assistance with faculty hardware, and web applications in order to enhance and enable their teaching and research.

The FDS group is located in 105 Low and receives administrative support and funding from the Office of the Executive Vice President for Arts and Sciences.

Requirements:
- Availability approximately 8-10 hours per week
- Strong people skills and abundance patience
- Experience in technical support, training, or teaching
- Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting PC and/or MAC technical problems
- Initiative and research skills to find solutions to problems
- Familiarity with a broad range of PC and MAC hardware and software, operating systems, modems, and printers
- Basic understanding and familiarity with web-based design tools and languages
Interested students should send a resume or short bio to fds@columbia.edu. If you applied in the past and weren't hired, please feel free to apply again.

Faculty Opportunities

Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that runs professional development travel programs designed for teachers.

GEEO currently has openings in their summer travel programs to India, Tunisia and China.

Educators have the option to earn graduate school credit (3 credits through Indiana University) and professional development credit while seeing the world. The trips include school visits and are deeply discounted so as to be affordable to teachers. GEEO also advises teachers on how to find funding to subsidize the cost of the trips.The trips are open to all K-12 and University educators and administrators. Educators are also permitted to bring along a non-educator guest.

Detailed information about each trip, including itineraries, costs, travel dates, and more can be found at www.geeo.org. GEEO can also be reached 7 days a week, toll free at 1-877-600-0105 between 9AM-9PM EST. To sign-up for GEEO's listserv, please send an email to listserv@geeo.org with the subject line "subscribe."

Duquesne University -- Assistant Professor in Global Ethnic/Post-colonial Literatures (Tenure-track)

Fellowship Opportunities

Call for Applicants: African Art History Fellowship
Deadline: February 28, 2012

The Omooba Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon Art Foundation (OYASAF) a non-profit Nigerian arts organization welcomes applications for its 2012 Graduate Fellowship in Nigerian visual art history and culture.

With over 6000 modern and traditional artworks, OYASAF is widely acknowledged as Nigeria's largest private art collection and offers a unique opportunity to study Nigerian art. The fellowship includes 25 days lodging in Lagos, a modest stipend, access to artists and the collection. Candidates must be enrolled as graduate students pursuing studies in Nigerian art and culture.

To apply: 1-2 page introduction/description of proposed research project and a letter of recommendation from a professor. Applications and questions may be emailed to: oyasaf.fellowship2012@gmail.com.

Apply by 11am EST February 28, 2012. Awards will be announced March 26, 2012.

More information can be found at: www.nigerianartoyasaf.org
The Alliance Program presents 'Research in Paris' 2012 Call for Applications

The City of Paris just launched its "Research in Paris" call for applications. This program aims at providing foreign researchers with fellowships for research in France. The objective of the program is to build new partnerships and strengthen existing collaborations between foreign universities, research centers and Paris.

Apply from January 17th to March 1st 2012.
Application deadline: March 1st 2012 at 24:00 local time.

ELIGIBILITY
- Only foreign (non-French) researchers are eligible to apply
- Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and be affiliated with a research center in their country of residence
- All disciplines are eligible
BENEFITS Fellows will receive:
- A monthly stipend of :
  €2500 net per month for postdoctoral researchers
  €3000 net per month for senior researchers
- A round-trip ticket to France
- Health insurance for the entire duration of the fellowship
LENGTH OF THE STAY
Postdoctoral researchers: minimum stay of 3 month and maximum stay of 12 months
Senior researchers: stay may vary from 2 and 6 months
The arrival date must be sometime between September, 1st 2012 and February 28th 2013.

For more information, please click here

The Alliance Program is an Education and Research innovative partnership between Columbia University, Ecole Polytechnique, Sciences Po and Université Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne. For further information please visit: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/alliance
Summer 2012 & Academic Year 2012-13 Africa Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships
For Arabic, Swahili, Wolof & Zulu

Undergraduate and graduate students at Columbia and Barnard who are interested in the study of African languages are invited to apply for summer (2012) and academic year (2012-13) Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships.

Approved languages include: Arabic, Swahili, Wolof & Zulu .

The deadline is fast approaching, February 24, 2012 and requires letters of recommendations.

Decisions will be announced in March, 2012.

Applications are available online at: http://gsas.columbia.edu/Internal-Fellowship-Application

For further information, please contact Sandra Peters at scp3@columbia.edu
Leitner Family Student Fellowships for Language Study and Research in Africa
Deadline: Monday, March 19, 2012

The Institute of African Studies is pleased to announce four fellowships available to students at Columbia University. These fellowships are principally for summer, however taken on case by case basis, could be considered for the academic year. The award amount will vary according to the individual proposals of successful applicants.

To Apply:
Submit a completed application to the Institute of African Studies in person, via U.S. mail to the address below. Applications can be downloaded here.
Please note: no part of the application will be accepted via fax or email.

Eligibility:
Students must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting program at Columbia University or one of its affiliates, including Barnard College, Mailman School of Public Health and Teachers College, and be continuing students (at least Fall 2012).

The Leitner Fellowship supports students who are conducting research or participating in a language study program in Africa. Recreational and non-academic travel to Africa is not sponsored by this program. Eligible students are:
- Doctoral, Masters and advanced undergraduate students who have or will have acceptance to a language study program in Africa.
- Doctoral students conducting dissertation research.
- Rising seniors conducting research for their senior thesis.
Applications are open for the 2012-2013 INTERACT Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Institute for Comparative Literature and Society at Columbia University

The Institute for Comparative Literature and Society invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship through the International Network to Expand Regional and Collaborative Teaching (INTERACT) program at Columbia University, which was launched in 2010. The fellowship will cover a 10-month period beginning August 1, 2012, and comes with a stipend of $45,000 plus benefits.

About INTERACT

INTERACT is a pioneering program at Columbia University that focuses on developing global studies in the undergraduate curriculum through a network of postdoctoral scholars focused on cross-regional, trans-regional, and interdisciplinary study. Several Columbia University INTERACT Postdoctoral Fellowships will be offered in the 2012-2013 academic year, with candidates selected by centers and institutes across the University. Candidates will function as liaisons between their home office and the INTERACT network of scholars with other regional and disciplinary specializations.

INTERACT's primary goal is to improve global literacy among Columbia students and equip them to be leaders in a globalizing world. The objectives of this overarching goal will be met creatively by the INTERACT Fellows, for example through innovative courses; participation in institute programs and events; and/or workshops organized collaboratively by INTERACT Fellows.

Requirements

The Institute for Comparative Literature and Society's INTERACT Fellow will devote half their time to teaching and working with other Fellows on INTERACT programming, and half time to his or her own research and writing. The Fellow's tentative curricular responsibility would be to develop one course each semester (Fall 2012 and Spring 2013), preferably in coordination with Columbia's developing Global Core Curriculum. Each Fellow is required to be in residence in the New York City area and participate in all activities of the INTERACT program collaborative.

Eligibility

As one of the Institute's primary goals is to provide institutional support for the best in cross-disciplinary and cross-regional comparative work, we encourage applications from a wide variety of humanities and social science disciplines.

Recipients of the Fellowship must have received their Ph.D. degree within the past four years (Spring 2008 and after).

Recipients must complete all their Ph.D. requirements (completed and filed the dissertation) by June 30, 2012.

Application Process

The following list of materials is required for all applicants:
- Instruction Sheet
- Completed Application Form and Application Fee
- Curriculum vitae
- Course proposal: 2-3 page proposal for two undergraduate courses to be offered at Columbia University. (1-1.5 pages per course.) These courses are to be offered without prerequisites, and must emphasize cross-border, trans-regional, and interdisciplinary approaches. These course proposals are meant to convey a sense of your teaching interests beyond the special field of your research.
- Research proposal: 2-3 page statement describing the research project you would pursue at Columbia University if awarded a fellowship, indicating its relation (if any) to your doctoral dissertation, as well as its relation to the mission of ICLS.
- Letters of recommendation: 3 letters of reference (signed and sealed) that include an evaluation of your research and teaching proposals.
- Previous Education: Indicate on your curriculum vitae each college and university you have attended, with the inclusive dates. Have a copy of the transcript of your graduate record sent to INTERACT Postdoctoral Fellowship, mailing address is below. If you have not been awarded the Ph.D. your dissertation director is expected to provide assurance that you will have the doctorate by June 30, 2012.
All application materials (including letters of reference) must be received by the Institute on or before February 10, 2012. Late, faxed, or emailed applications will not be accepted. Candidates may be invited for a phone interview. All evaluations made in connection with applications received are confidential.

Awards will be announced in April 2012.

Visit icls.columbia.edu for more information and to download an application.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is calling for applicants who are interested in working towards a PhD full-time in the thematic area: Smart sanitation provision for slums and informal settlements. Preliminary topics for study are:
1. Smart sanitation provision for high-density slums and informal settlements in the context of planning for a water-sensitive city in Africa.
2. The design, operation and maintenance of public ablution facilities in high-density slums and informal settlements in the cities of Africa.
The grant will cover: travel to UCT by the successful applicants at the beginning of the research and back home on successful completion; direct costs incurred in connection with the research; travel to selected conferences; academic fees; and tax-free scholarships sufficient for basic living expenses. Although it is envisaged that the successful applicants will be largely resident at UCT, fieldwork may be carried out in any city in sub-Saharan Africa. In this regard, UCT will be working closely together with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana, and Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda (Theme Leader). The expected commencement date for the project is early 2012 and successful applicants will be expected to complete their theses within 4 years. Applicants should preferably be young researchers from sub-Saharan Africa; however researchers from other developing regions may also apply.

Requirements:
- Candidates must have a Master's degree in a discipline relevant to the research theme, e.g. sanitary engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, environmental engineering or anthropology (Topic 2 only)
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest and significant experience in conducting and managing interdisciplinary sanitation-related research
- Applicants with a pronounced affinity for on-the-ground fieldwork will be preferred
- The applicant must be proficient in both spoken and written academic English, with well developed communication and writing skills
How to apply?
Applications should be sent by email to Prof. Neil Armitage, Neil.Armitage@uct.ac.za by 15 December 2011. The email should be headed "PhD application to BMGF project" and include as attachments: (i) curriculum vitae, (ii) scanned examination transcripts for all previous degrees, (iii) the names and contact details of two referees, and (iv) a letter of motivation in which the applicant outlines her/his reasons for wanting to be considered. A well-motivated specific research proposal will strengthen the application.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted in the first week of January 2012. For further information on the PhD programme associated with the project refer to: http://www.unesco-ihe.org/Pro-poor-Sanitation-Innovations/Twenty-PhD-Positions-Available.

UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands, and the following partners: Makerere University in Uganda, KNUST in Ghana, AIT in Thailand, 2iE in Burkina Faso, ITB in Indonesia, UCT in South Africa, UFMG in Brazil, and Univalle in Colombia were recently awarded a US$8 million grant by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant will be used to finance a 5-year capacity building and research project to stimulate local innovation in sanitation for poor urban residents in sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia.

The project has two principal objectives: (i) to undertake research in order to stimulate local innovation in sanitation for poor urban residential areas, and (ii) to strengthen the capacity of personnel in the sanitation sector in developing countries through education and training. More information on the project may be obtained from: http://www.unesco-ihe.org/Pro-poor-Sanitation-Innovations
David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships

The applications for the 2012-2013 David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships are now available at www.borenawards.org
. Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East, where they can add important international and language components to their educations.

For the second year in a row, the African Languages Initiative offers Boren Scholars and Fellows the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of, and proficiency in, African languages and cultures. Through the initiative, funding is available for Boren Scholars and Fellows to study one of the following languages at the University of Florida's summer 2012 program prior to commencing their overseas Boren funded program.
- Akan/Twi
- Swahili
- Wolof
- Yoruba
- Zulu
In addition, African Languages Initiative overseas programs are available for intensive language and cultural study during fall semester 2012 in the following countries.
- Mozambique (Portuguese)
- Tanzania (Swahili)
- Nigeria (Yoruba)
- South Africa (Zulu)
For more information about the Boren Awards and the African Languages Initiative, to register for one of our upcoming webinars, and to access the on-line application, please visit www.borenawards.org. You can also contact the Boren Awards staff at boren@iie.org or 1-800-618-NSEP with questions.
ZUKUNFTSPHILOLOGIE: REVISITING THE CANONS OF TEXTUAL SCHOLARSHIP
for the academic year 2012/13 in Berlin

The project Zukunftsphilologie is directed by Angelika Neuwirth, Manan Ahmed and Islam Dayeh (all Freie Universitaet Berlin) and is associated with and located at the Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School for Literary Studies at Freie Universitaet Berlin.Within the framework of the Forum Transregionale Studien Zukunftsphilologie is funded by the Land of Berlin.For the year 2012/13, research projects focusing on major intellectual debates, polemics, correspondences, and transregional encounters are especially welcome. Please find the announcement below as well as application instructions via the following link: http://www.forum-transregionale-studien.de/fileadmin/pdf/ZP-call-1213.pdf
2012/13 AADS Dissertation Fellowship
Deadline: February 3, 2012

Boston College's African & African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS) invites scholars working in any discipline in the Social Sciences or Humanities, with projects focusing on any topic within African and/or African Diaspora Studies, to apply for our dissertation fellowship. We seek applicants pursuing innovative, preferably interdisciplinary, projects in dialogue with critical issues and trends within the field. This fellowship includes a $30,060 stipend, health insurance, a $1,500 research budget, and a shared office. The fellow must remain in residence for the academic year, deliver one public lecture, and teach one seminar course. The successful applicant will have full access to all libraries as well as several rare books and manuscripts collections; of particular interest is the Nicholas M. Williams/Caribbeana Collection. The fellow can also benefit from programs sponsored by the Institute for the Liberal Arts; International Studies, American Studies, and Middle East Studies Programs; as well as the internationally renowned McMullen Museum.

Applications must include: 1) a 3000 word project proposal that includes a plan for completion and description of how this fellowship will assist applicant in achieving future professional goals, 2) a 25 page MAXIMUM writing sample, 3) a CV, and 4) three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the dissertation advisor. Eligible applicants must be ABD by the start of the fellowship year.

Submit applications by Friday, 3 February 2012, either electronically to aads@bc.edu or postmarked by regular mail to Chair, AADS Fellowship Committee, AADS, Boston College, 301 Lyons Hall, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467-3806.

The University of Texas at Arlington (UT Arlington) invites applications and nominations for Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowships, in support of the university's continuing commitment to advance scholars from underrepresented groups in higher education. The purpose of the program is to develop and prepare scholars from underrepresented groups for future faculty positions in academia. The fellowships are for a nine month academic year beginning in August 2012.

UT Arlington, one of the largest of the 15 institutions in The University of Texas System, is a Research University/High Activity institution with more than 34,000 students including 6,000 graduate students in 34 doctoral programs and 75 master's programs. UT Arlington, located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, is a world-class institution attracting students from around the globe.

The fellowship programs are open to all areas of study (see www.uta.edu). The University is especially interested in candidates in the STEM fields. Preference will be given to U.S. citizens from underrepresented minority groups who meet the following criteria (see Web site for complete eligibility information http://www.uta.edu/diversity):

Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the fellowship requires all other doctoral requirements must be met by May 31, 2012.

Postdoctoral students or terminally degreed students (e.g., MFA) who have completed their dissertation or terminal degree between May 1, 2011, and July 31, 2012.

Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $30,000 USD and a research allowance of $2,000 USD. The university will also provide medical and dental benefits package.

All materials must be received by January 6, 2012. Applicants will be notified of decisions by March 31, 2012, and commitments must be made by April 30, 2012.

For further information and applications, contact: University of Texas at Arlington, Faculty Fellowships, P.O. Box 19569, Arlington, TX 76019-0569, (817) 272 2106 or email FacultyFellowships@uta.edu or visit web site http://www.uta.edu/diversity.

A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists. The use of tobacco products is prohibited at UT Arlington. The University of Texas at Arlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in employment or in the provision of services. UTA is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer.
PIER Fellowship at Yale University

PIER Fellowships enable selected K-12 and community college teachers to internationalize their course curricula by taking advantage of the many resources at Yale. PIER Fellows consult with PIER Directors, use the Yale Libraries, and participate in the MacMillan Center's lectures, conferences, and workshops. Fellows will spend three months, a semester, or a year using these resources and consulting with PIER Directors.

There is no set timeline for PIER Fellowships and interested teachers may apply at any time. Applicants should first consult with the PIER Director in their relevant area, outlining and developing with her or him the curriculum project they hope to accomplish. Applicants then send a letter (there is no application form) to the relevant Director, detailing their proposal, what resources they will need, and how they hope to use the results of their PIER Fellowship in their course or courses.

You may contact Minjin Hasbat, the PIER-African Studies Director for more information at (203) 432-3412
Harvard South Africa Fellowship Program

The Harvard South Africa Fellowship Program (HSAFP) is intended for South Africans who in the past were educationally disadvantaged by law and resource allocation under apartheid. In 1979 Harvard University began awarding these fellowships for a year of study in one or more of its faculties or schools. Harvard funds these fellowships from its own resources. Over the years more than one hundred and forty fellowships have been awarded to South Africans. Fellows usually range in age from 30 to 45 years.

Fellows submit their applications directly to the Harvard South Africa Fellowship Program at Harvard University. A committee of HSAFP alumni and Professor Felton Earls, Director of the Program at Harvard, will interview the short-listed applicants in South Africa. Successful candidates must then apply to and be admitted at the specific Harvard school where they intend to study.

Please visit http://www.africa.harvard.edu/harvard-south-africa-program to view the application

Conferences and Seminars

Institute for Cultural Diplomacy International Conferences, February - March 2012
Call for Applications

Held in some of the most dynamic, cosmopolitan cities around the world, the upcoming programs will bring together governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, private-sector representatives, journalists, young professionals, students, scholars and other interested stakeholders from across the world to discuss some of the most pressing diplomatic issues facing the world today.

We are currently accepting applications for the following events:

Call for Papers

Call for Proposals: African Studies at MIDWEST POPULAR CULTURE ASSOCIATION/AMERICAN CULTURE ASSOCIATION

The African Studies area of the Midwest Popular Culture Association seeks panel and paper proposals for the annual Midwest Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association conference, this year to be held at the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel in Columbus, Ohio, from Friday 12 October to Sunday 14 October.

The area seeks papers whose topics address any aspect of popular culture on the African continent.
Topics might address, but are not in any way limited to:
- Literature
- Film or media
- Theatre and performance
- Music
- Visual art
- Gaming
- Pedagogy and education
- Advertising
Please submit your proposal with A/V requirements to: http://submissions.mpcaaca.org by 30 April 2012

*Please note: A/V is limited to a TV/DVD.

Please direct inquiries and proposals to the area chair, Jessica Brown-Velez, Department of Theatre and Drama, University of Wisconsin-Madison at brownvelez@wisc.edu.
More information on the conference may be found at www.mpcaaca.org.
Call for Papers: Lagos Black Heritage Festival Symposium
2012 Theme: The Black in the Mediterranean Blue -- The Italian Connection
Artistic Director: Nigerian Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka
April 2-5, 2012, University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
http://www.lagosblackheritagefestival.com/2012/about.html

The Religion Graduate Students' Association of Columbia University is now accepting paper proposals for its Eighth Annual Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Conference: Pray, Kill, Eat: Relating to Animals across Religious Traditions

Call for Proposals: 7th Greater New York Area Africa Historians Workshop

20th Annual Boston University Graduate Student Conference in African Studies
CALL FOR PAPERS
Contesting Boundaries: Emerging Scholarship on Africa

Volunteerism

Volunteer Job Opportunity: Amnesty International USA Country Specialists

Amnesty International USA is recruiting Country Specialists, who commit to volunteer their expertise for a minimum of two years and approximately 10 hours a week. Country Specialists serve as spokespersons, researchers, and to develop and implement action strategies to improve human rights. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Amnesty International USA at (202) 544-0200, Ext. 8169 or e-mail cgintern@aiusa.org with questions or to express interest.

Volunteer in Africa with Ghana Health and Education Initiative (GHEI)!
GHEI is a small non-profit in the Western region of Ghana in the small farming community of Humjibre. Our mission is to promote education and improve health through principles of sustainable development and community empowerment. The GHEI Serve and Learn Program offers short-term volunteer programs to those interested in development, public health, universal education and human rights promotion. The projects provide a chance to learn about and profoundly experience grassroots work in a developing country. For more information or to apply visit the website here. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so act fast!

Sauti Yetu Center for African Women, New York, NY

The Valentino Achak Deng Foundation, Volunteer Teacher Program in Marial Bai, Southern Sudan

Volunteer Teaching with WorldTeach:
Rolling deadline

Additional Academic Opportunities

Penn-in-Grahamstown Program
Immerse yourself in contemporary African performance art this summer at one of the worlds' largest arts festivals with the Penn-in-Grahamstown program.

With a course centered on the National Arts Festival, Penn-in-Grahamstown is an unforgettable online and on-site experience led by Penn Professor of Music Carol Muller. Dubbed "10 Days of Amazing", the festival showcases established and emerging artists in music, theatre, and dance. The program offers an extraordinary opportunity for Penn students who are interested in arts education, international relations and cultural diversity. It includes online class sessions prior to the festival, daily blogging and discussions while you are there and concludes with a two-day seminar following the festival. The onsite program runs from Wednesday, June 27th - July 11th , 2012. Please visit the Penn-in-Grahamstown website for additional information. http://www.sas.upenn.edu/summer/locations/abroad/grahamstown

If you are interested in learning more about the program, we invite you to attend the following information session: Monday, April 23rd at 5:00pm College Hall 315A
Baraza Ijtihad is a new project by students of Columbia's department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies dedicated to making academic scholarship relevant to current realities as well as challenging major paradigms in Area Studies. Baraza Ijtihad is particularly interested in interrogating the role of new media and technologies in producing and presenting knowledge of and about the Global South.

The graduate student-centered forum just launched this month with the blog. As just one feature of the BI website, the Baraza Blog will offer timely content that makes scholarly depth relevant to the fast-paced world of internet-based media.

Baraza Ijtihad is looking for both multimedia submissions (blog posts, web videos, slideshows, etc.) and regular contributors who want to participate in the project as a editor or a member of the production team. They are in particular need of people who have an interest in Africa-related issues. They are also looking for reviews of recent intellectual and creative works.

Learn more on their website and email Wendell Marsh at whm2123@columbia.edu for questions or comments.
The Alliance Program: 2012-2015 Partner University Fund (PUF) Call for Project:

The Partner University Fund (PUF) was established in May 2007 under the auspices of the FACE Foundation, NYC and the Embassy of France to the United States with the aim to promote innovative and sustainable partnerships between French and US institutions for research and education. PUF supports emerging transatlantic partnerships with the potential to continue beyond the initial 3 years grant and currently supports 55 multifaceted partnerships in all fields of study, including projects initially generated under the Alliance program.

Partnerships may combine elements such as:
- Joint initiatives in Research and publications
- Faculty and postdoctoral mobility
- Collaboration in teaching
- Shared programs
- Joint and dual degrees at the master's and PhD levels
Research partnerships established within the Alliance network are eligible.

Project proposals must be submitted by February 6th, 2012.
Funding decisions will be announced in May 2012 for the 2012-2013 academic year.

How to submit a project? http://facecouncil.org/puf/application/how-to-submit/

For more information:
Isabelle Schöninger
Program Coordinator - PUF, Embassy of France
isabelle.schoninger@ambafrance-us.org

Lauranne Bardin
Assistant Director - Alliance Program
lb2808@columbia.edu
DUAL DEGREES AND JOINT PROGRAMS

Three new Alliance programs in 2011-2012:

Dual BA Program (Sciences Po-Columbia University)
An innovative dual degree program offering students a global undergraduate educational experience. More info

Dual Certificate in African Studies (Universite Paris 1-Columbia University)

A year-long program to examine critical issues and perspectives about Africa and its relationship to its past as well as its place in today's global world. More info

Dual Master's Degree in Art History (Universite Paris 1-Columbia University)
This dual degree offers students a unique opportunity to learn from two of the best Art History graduate programs in the world. More info

Scholarship Opportunities

Ecole Normale Supérieure in Lyon: 2012-13 Ampère scholarship program
Deadline: February 6th, 2012.

The Ampère scholarships are available for applicants to Master programs at ENS - Lyon and consist in providing students with a financial support of 1,000 Euros per month for twelve months. The scholarships are available to non-French nationals. Ten scholarships will be given in the sciences and ten in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

For more information, please visit this link.
Stanley J. Tarver Memorial Scholarship

The community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, located in Poughkeepsie, New York, is pleased to offer the Stanley J. Tarver Memorial Scholarship. The Stanley J. Tarver Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by the Tarver family in memory of their son, Stanley. This fund provides a scholarship to a graduate student of African descent, an African American, or a Black person of another nationality who is matriculating toward a Doctorate or a Masters Degree in African History and/or Culture, and who has completed at least one year of graduate study at a college or university in the United States.

The Stanley J. Tarver Memorial Scholarship will be a $1,000 per semester award, for a maximum award of $2,000 per academic year.

Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2012. Applications can be obtained from the Community Foundation website at www.cfhvny.org. Applicants will receive notification of the scholarship decision by the end of May. Please contact the Foundation if you have any questions in regard to this scholarship. Questions can be directed to Nevill Smythe, Vice President, Programs at (845) 452-3077 or at nsmythe@cfhvny.org.

Completed applications and attachments should be sent to:
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Stanley J. Tarver Memorial Scholarship
80 Washington Street, Suite 201
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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