Empowering African Women: BIGSAS Scholarships 2024 Open for Applications

Exciting news for African women seeking academic excellence! The Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) has officially opened applications for its 2024 scholarships designed exclusively for women. This opportunity beckons exceptional African women to join an international community of early-career researchers specializing in African Studies.

BIGSAS, operating within the dynamic Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence at the University of Bayreuth, offers a unique platform for women scholars to explore, engage, and contribute to cutting-edge research in African Studies.

Application Deadline:

   - December 31, 2023

Financial Coverage

   - Fully Funded

Eligibility

   - African citizenship or residency

   - Master’s degree or equivalent qualification

   - Commitment to full-time research

   - Proficiency in English or German (depending on the language of instruction)

Benefits of the BIGSAS Scholarships 2024

- Access to an interdisciplinary research environment

- Integration into an international community of early career researchers

- Opportunity to receive the prestigious DAAD Graduate School Scholarship

- Monthly stipend of 1,200 euros for living expenses

- Annual research allowance of 460 euros

- Affiliation with the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence

Application Process

1. Visit the official BIGSAS application portal:https://baydoc.uni-bayreuth.de/bigsas/index.php?lang=en)

2. Complete the online form and submit supporting documents (certified copies in English, French, or German).

3. Ensure you meet all the requirements outlined in the BIGSAS Scholarships for African Women.

4. BIGSAS will automatically nominate applicants through the DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Program (GSSP).

Application Deadline

December 31, 2023

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to shape your future in the vibrant field of African Studies. Apply for the BIGSAS Scholarships 2024 before the deadline and step into a world of academic excellence and global collaboration. Elevate your career, contribute to groundbreaking research, and be a part of the thriving community at BIGSAS!