Scholarship Overview
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Overview
The IFRA-Nigeria Research Grants 2027 support individual and collaborative research projects in the humanities and social sciences across nine West African nations. Hosted by the French Institute for Research in Africa at the University of Ibadan, this grant funds fieldwork missions and archival research from January to October 2027.
For researchers based in Zimbabwe and the broader SADC region, this represents a valuable opportunity to conduct research in West African contexts, though applicants must self-fund travel from their home countries to the research site as the grant is modest and intended for in-country expenses.
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Funding Details
The grant provides a maximum of €1,000 per project. The amount awarded depends on the nature and budget of the proposed research. This funding covers fieldwork missions and/or archival stays within the nine eligible countries.
Payment is structured in two installments:
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- First half: Paid by January 2027 upon project commencement
- Second half: Paid after submission of a final report, due by 15 November 2027
Applicants must disclose all other funding sources in their budget proposal. The grant does not cover international travel to West Africa from outside the region.
Eligible Countries
Research must be conducted in one or more of these nine countries under IFRA-Nigeria’s geographical mandate:
- Nigeria
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Ghana
- Niger
- Chad
- Togo
Research Axes
Projects must align with at least one of four research axes:
- Axis 1: Beliefs, bodies and health
- Axis 2: Citizenship, gender and mobilisation
- Axis 3: Heritage dynamics and environment
- Transversal axis: Digital Humanities
All projects must include a valorisation component—such as publications or oral communications—linked to IFRA-Nigeria’s editorial and research activities.
Eligibility Requirements
The call is open to:
- Second-year master’s students
- Doctoral students
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Established researchers
No nationality restrictions apply. However, sustainable partnerships with institutions and/or researchers in the host country are strongly encouraged. Disciplines outside humanities and social sciences are not eligible.
Application Documents
All documents must be combined into a single PDF file and submitted via the Google Form. Required materials include:
- Cover letter: Maximum 1 page, Arial 12 font, automatic margins
- CV: Maximum 3 pages
- Budget: Total project cost with detailed explanation of IFRA-Nigeria funds usage and other funding sources. Use the provided template.
- Research proposal: Maximum 4 pages (excluding bibliography and budget), including scientific project, detailed work plan with dates and itinerary, institutional partnerships, valorisation perspectives, and bibliography. Use the provided template.
For collaborative projects, all participants and their roles must be identified. For individual projects, the applicant must personally conduct the research.
Scientific Integrity Requirements
IFRA-Nigeria enforces strict scientific integrity rules:
- Proposals cannot be written by third parties
- Artificial intelligence tools may not be used without clear disclosure and justification
- Applicants must read IFRA-Nigeria’s position on AI use, available on the “calls & grants” page
Violations result in automatic disqualification and potential exclusion from future collaboration.
How to Apply
- Download the budget and proposal templates from the IFRA-Nigeria website
- Prepare all required documents following format specifications
- Combine into a single PDF file
- Complete the Google Form at: https://forms.gle/Um3CLMHSV8v3nBza8
- Upload the PDF and submit before the deadline
Incomplete applications are automatically rejected. For questions, contact IFRA-Nigeria via the email addresses provided on their official website (JavaScript-protected on the source page).
Timeline
- Application deadline: 30 October 2026, 23:59 WAT
- Notification: By email in December 2026 at the latest
- Project period: January 2027 to October 2027
- Final report due: 15 November 2027
Strategic Considerations for SADC Applicants
Researchers from Zimbabwe and SADC countries should note that this grant is designed for research conducted within West Africa, not for travel from southern Africa. Successful applicants from the region will need to secure separate funding for international airfare and consider the €1,000 maximum when planning project scope. The emphasis on local partnerships means SADC-based researchers should establish connections with West African institutions before applying.
Official scholarship page: https://ifra-nigeria.org/opportunities/calls-grants/806-ifra-nigeria-research-grants-2027
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