Rebecca H. Rhodes African Inclusive Literacy Research Award

Honoring Excellence in Inclusive Literacy Education Research

The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) are proud to announce the decision for purposes for the 2025 Rebecca H. Rhodes African Inclusive Literacy Research Award.

This prestigious award honors the legacy of Rebecca H. Rhodes, a passionate advocate for inclusive schooling, by supporting African students and practitioners devoted to enhancing literacy outcomes for youngsters and youth with disabilities. The award fosters progressive analysis exploring tips on how to assist youngsters and youth with disabilities be taught to learn and write—and to leverage these abilities for lifelong studying.

About the Award

The Rebecca H. Rhodes African Inclusive Literacy Research Award was established in 2024, with its inaugural recipient being Zelalem Wondimu from Ethiopia. Now in its second yr, this initiative continues to help impactful analysis geared toward addressing literacy challenges amongst youngsters and youth with disabilities or particular schooling wants throughout Africa.

The 2025 award will present a $5,000 USD grant to a single major applicant to help analysis bills associated to foundational studying abilities, and optionally, writing and written communication abilities. The funds might also be used to cowl bills for different study workforce members, supplied they meet the eligibility standards.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to African students and practitioners conducting analysis within the discipline of literacy schooling for youngsters and youth with disabilities.
• Proposed analysis should deal with foundational studying abilities and should embody writing or written communication abilities.
• Collaborative purposes involving workforce members are welcome, supplied one major applicant is designated.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: Midnight Pacific Time, Friday, February 28, 2025
• Winner Announcement: March 22–27, 2025, on the CIES Annual Conference

How to Apply

Applicants are inspired to organize and submit their purposes early to make sure consideration. Submissions should embody:

• An in depth analysis proposal
• A price range outlining the meant use of funds
• Evidence of eligibility and prior work within the discipline

Applications might be submitted through [insert submission portal/email].

Why Apply?

This award gives:

• Financial help to conduct groundbreaking analysis
• The alternative to contribute to the rising physique of data on inclusive schooling in Africa
• Recognition on a global stage on the CIES Annual Conference

For extra details about the award, application guidelines, or eligibility requirements, see here.