Mawazo PhD Scholars programme 2018 for African female PhD students at Kenyan universities

PROGRAMME COMPONENTS

In 2018, the Mawazo PhD Scholars Programme will support up to six female PhD students at Kenyan universities.  Mawazo PhD Scholars receive the following benefits:

  • A research grant worth Ksh 500,000 on average (precise value will vary depending on the amount needed for each Scholar’s research)
  • Training in research methods, academic writing, grant writing, public engagement, and the publication process
  • Research and editorial support from the Mawazo staff
  • Travel grants for participation in regional or international conferences
  • Connections to mentors, and industry and government leaders, in their field
  • A dedicated desk at Mawazo’s office at Ikigai, Spring Valley, Nairobi

Mawazo PhD Scholars are expected to achieve the following goals during their fellowship year:

  • Make substantial progress in collecting data for and/or writing up their current research project
  • Develop a plan for identifying suitable journals and submitting their article for publication once it’s complete
  • Identify outside research grants or post-docs, and submit at least two grant applications
  • Participate in at least one academic conference
  • Regularly attend training sessions and networking events in Nairobi (travel funding is available for Scholars who are based outside Nairobi)
  • Publicise their work by speaking at public lectures arranged by Mawazo, writing blog posts and op-eds, and (if possible) making radio or TV appearances