Get Involved | Do Research in or about Nigeria
Grace Foundation aims to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing across cultures, peoples and nations. As such, we provide free consulting services to individuals or organizations interested in doing research in Nigeria or conducting research about Nigeria. Research related costs such as: traveling, accommodation, feeding and transportation shall be the responsibility of the researcher or sponsoring agency.
Requirement
We require prospective researchers to meet the ethical and regulatory requirements for the responsible conduct of research.
Please note that the suggestions outlined below are general tips and not the official Nigerian Government or Institutions’ requirements for the ethical conduct of research.
| If you plan to . . . | You need to . . . |
|---|---|
| Conduct research involving human subjects (including human biological specimens) | Submit your project proposal and obtain approval or exempt determination from the appropriate agency before initiating your research |
| Conduct research or activities involving animals | Obtain approval for your animal use from the appropriate agency. |
| Bio hazards or chemicals | Have a written proposal that addresses: safe use, proper storage and disposal. |
Overall, have a contingency plan to deal with unforeseen circumstances, be aware of possible conflicts of interest that may arise. More importantly, be prepared to conduct your research and publication activities according to accepted national and international ethical standards of research.
Funding Opportunity: Wara Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
Applications are invited from graduate students for the WARA Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, for research in West Africa during the summer of 2008. Awardees will conduct research for a 2 to 3 month period in order to 1) prepare a doctoral research proposal; or 2) carry out research related to the completion of another terminal degree program (e.g. MFA or MPH). Funded through the bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. State Department, this competition is open to U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled in graduate programs at institutions of higher education in the United States. Priority will be given to applicants who are at the pre-dissertation stage, that is, who will be returning to their institution to complete course work, exams, etc. before beginning their fieldwork.
Each fellowship will provide round trip travel to a West African country and a stipend of up to $3,000. The West African Research Center (WARC) in Dakar, Senegal may assist with academic contacts and affiliations and recommendations for lodging in the country chosen by the fellow.
WARA
African Studies Center
Boston University
270 Bay State Road
Boston MA 02215
Tel: 617-353-8902
Fax: 617-353-4975
Email: Jennifer Yanco ()