MAPS Project Research Scholarships 2025: Apply Now to Conduct Groundbreaking Research on Migration and Forced Displacement in Sub-Saharan Africa

Kabale University, in partnership with the University of Dodoma and Amref International University, is happy to launch the Call for Research Scholarships beneath the Migration and displacement Action Plan for Sub-Saharan Africa (MAPS) challenge. This EU-funded initiative is devoted to enhancing analysis capability, elevating consciousness, and driving evidence-based coverage dialogue round migration and pressured displacement in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Deadline to apply: 25 May 2025, 11:59 PM (East Africa Time)

About the MAPS Project

The MAPS Project is a complete regional collaboration involving analysis establishments in 10 Sub-Saharan African nations, designed to construct capability amongst early-career researchers. It goals to generate authentic, policy-relevant analysis in areas resembling conflict-related displacement, climate-induced migration, gender and vulnerability, and socio-economic integration.

This 28-month scholarship program will start in July 2025 and provides a novel alternative for chosen students to contribute instantly to addressing the basis causes and penalties of pressured migration inside their nationwide and regional contexts.

Who Can Apply?

This name is open to early-career researchers from the next nations:

• Uganda

• South Sudan

• Senegal

• Guinea

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants have to be nationals or authorized residents of Uganda, South Sudan, Senegal, or Guinea.

• Must have accomplished a Master’s diploma throughout the final 7 years, or a PhD throughout the final 5 years in related fields (e.g., Social Sciences, Public Health, Urban Planning, Development Studies, Law, and so forth.).

• Must show tutorial curiosity and potential in the sector of migration and pressured displacement.

• Must be proficient in English (French can also be required for candidates from Senegal and Guinea).

Scholarship Coverage and Duration

Number of Scholarships Available: 13

• Uganda – 4

• South Sudan – 4

• Senegal – 4

• Guinea – 1

Duration: 28 months (beginning July 2025)

Benefits Include:

• Monthly stipend

• Full protection of research-related bills, together with journey and information assortment

• Laptop for analysis work

• Participation in summer time colleges and capacity-building workshops throughout the companion establishments

Research Themes

Applicants might be anticipated to align their analysis proposals with one of many following 4 thematic areas:

1. Peace: Investigating battle, borders, and human rights in the context of migration.

2. People: Focusing on the position of gender, age, incapacity, and vulnerability in displacement.

3. Planet: Studying the affect of local weather change and environmental disasters on migration developments.

4. Prosperity: Exploring socio-economic inclusion in phrases of entry to well being, schooling, housing, and employment.

This cross-disciplinary construction permits for holistic investigation and coverage suggestions to enhance each native and regional responses to displacement.

Application Process

Interested candidates should full the on-line application type offered by Kabale University through the next hyperlink:

Apply Here

Required Documents:

• A Motivation Letter (most one web page)

• A Research Proposal related to one of many thematic areas

• A Letter of Support from a college or analysis supervisor

• Academic transcripts and diploma certificates

• Proof of nationality/residence

• List of publications (if relevant)

Note: Applications have to be submitted in English solely. All supporting paperwork have to be uploaded through the application portal. Late or incomplete purposes is not going to be thought of.

Transparency and Clarifications

In the curiosity of transparency and compliance with EU funding necessities, Kabale University is not going to reply to particular person eligibility questions through non-public e-mail. Instead, all common inquiries despatched to mapsproject@kab.ac.ug might be publicly answered and posted on the official MAPS challenge webpage by 18 May 2025.

For continued updates, comply with the hashtag #kabmapsproject on Kabale University’s official social media channels.

Why Apply?

This scholarship presents a novel alternative for early-career researchers from 4 Sub-Saharan African nations to:

• Gain monetary and institutional help to conduct unbiased subject analysis

• Contribute to regional and international conversations on pressured migration

• Build precious skilled networks by MAPS summer time colleges and cross-border workshops

• Influence coverage dialogue and motion at nationwide and regional ranges

If you’re obsessed with migration analysis and want to contribute meaningfully to addressing the urgent problems with pressured displacement in Africa, this program is for you.

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For full particulars and to apply, go to the official Kabale University website.

For extra international alternatives, go to Opportunities for Youth.

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