The French Institute for Research in Africa (IFRA-Nairobi) is currently inviting masters and doctoral students for its Fieldwork Grants 2018 to conduct their research in one of the five East African countries covered by the Institute: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda.

Themes

IFRA’s main research themes include:

• Political Dynamics
• Culture and Society
• Economy
• Land Issues

Topics

The following topics are IFRA’s priority areas:

• Devolution: Public policy, Identity and Politics
• Violence & security : police violence, daily security practices
• Labor and Informal trade
• Social inequalities, morality and authority

Grant Amount

500 to 1000 euros depending on the place of residency.

How to Apply

The duly filled application form should be sent via email at the address given on the website.

Note: All applications will be reviewed and that some of the grants will be given to students of non-priority topics.

Eligible Countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda.

For more information, please visit Fieldwork Grants 2018.