2019 University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program in USA -Guideline

2019 University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program… Applications are invited from qualified candidates for 2019 University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program in USA.

Thus, program supports development of the next generation of African scholars by integrating them into international academic networks, and promotes U-M’s international commitment to research and teaching collaborations across diverse disciplines, from engineering to literature to economics.

Eligibility for 2019 University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program in USA

• Be an early career faculty member who has taught in the higher education system for less than ten years, presently teaching in a college or university in Africa
• Be able to demonstrate support from home institution with letter of recommendation from head of department, dean, or vice chancellor
• Be able to remain in residence from four to six months

2019 University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program in USA Guideline – Benefits.

Benefits for successful applicants include:

• Four to six months residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, paired with a faculty mentor with full access to the university’s resources
• Round-trip airfare from their home country to Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Free housing, medical insurance, a research allowance, and a modest stipend to cover living (Important note: The UMAPS program is unable to accommodate spouses and/or dependents)
• Office/Laboratory space
• Opportunity to present research to the U-M community

How to Apply for University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program.

All applicants must:

• Complete the online application form » (This link can only be used by applicants from the following countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, South Africa, or Uganda)
• Submit a curriculum vitae
• Submit a scholarly program/research proposal (not to exceed five pages)
  Applications from a wide range of disciplines and schools are welcome; applications that align with the center’s initiatives—AHHI, ASRI, and STEM-Africa—are encouraged
• Provide complete name and contact information of the department head, dean, or vice chancellor at the applicant’s home institution who will be writing their letter of support

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Application Deadline: 15th October, 2018

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