2008 Carl Rosberg and Judith Geist
Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
Application Instructions and Forms
Deadline: Monday, January 28, 2008
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The Center for African Studies is pleased to announce the 2008 competition of two undergraduate fellowships of up to $3,000 each to support undergraduate travel to Africa for research and study. The award is a memorial to Carl Rosberg (1923-1996), former professor of Political Science, Director of the Institute of International Studies, and founder of the Center for African Studies at the University of California at Berkeley; and to his student, Judith Geist, who followed in his footsteps with her work in East Africa.
Eligibility: Current UC Berkeley Undergraduate Students with an interest in Africa who will be registered in the 2008-09 academic year (i.e., one must return to campus as a registered student following the research trip). Students with training in African studies and foreign languages, particularly African languages, will be given priority. ONLY UC BERKELEY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE.
Funding: Fellowships of up to $3,000 are available to defray the costs of travel to Africa to conduct research focused on Africa-related topics. Generally, such travel will take place during summer 2008, but other arrangements, such as during winter break 2008-2009, may be possible. If costs are to exceed $3,000, students are expected to find additional funds to cover the balance.
Visit http://research.berkeley.edu/ for links to other research funding opportunities and support for UC Berkeley undergraduates.
Rosberg/Geist Fellowship Committee
International and Area Studies
Center for African Studies University of California, Berkeley
342/356 Stephens Hall #2314 Berkeley, CA 94720-2314
Phone: 510.642.8338 / fax: 510.642.0721
email: africa_center_fellowships@berkeley.edu
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