Scholarship
WARA Post-Doctoral Fellowships
Fellowships for scholars who have completed their dissertation and are conducting high-level research. The program supports summer travel to Burkina Faso for academic projects.
About this scholarship
WARA Post-Doctoral Fellowships is offered by West African Research Association (WARA) for study in Burkina Faso at phd level. The award is valued at Travel costs plus $3,000, provided as other support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive Travel costs plus $3,000. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Nationality requirements apply: United States.
Eligibility
Scholars who are no longer working on a dissertation or thesis and demonstrate a need for research travel to West Africa.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Nationality requirements
United States
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- West African Research Association (WARA)
- Study destination
- Burkina Faso
- Eligible applicant countries
- United States
- Award
- Travel costs plus $3,000
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- United States
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22