Last Updated on August 21, 2023


As the first cohort of the Carleton University Queen Elizabeth Scholarship for Advanced Scholars from West Africa (QES-AS-WA) wraps up, we are delighted to announce the second and final call for applications for the second cohort scheduled for 2023-24. The program Wurin ta na yin rubutu – Her own room to write, which runs until October 2024, is open to West African women in the final stage of their PhD program, postdoctoral researchers, and early career academics affiliated to institutions, to participate in a research acceleration experience.
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Aim and Benefits of Queen Elizabeth Scholarship for Early Career Women
Benefits
- Mobility expenses
- Accommodation
- Research placement expenses
- Travel and health insurance
Requirements for Queen Elizabeth Scholarship for Early Career Women Qualification
To be considered for the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship for Advanced Scholars from Africa, applicants must meet the required criteria:
- Applicants must be African women.
- All applicants must be able to communicate in English or French.
- Must be enrolled i a doctoral research, post-doctoral research or early career research.
- Must be from an eligible West African countries.
- Research must fall into the eligible thematic areas.
- Applicants must be mobile and willing to travel. Travel may occur across West Africa and/or to Canada where feasible and permissible.
Application Deadline: September 20, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship on carleton.ca to apply.
If you have any questions, please email us at QESAS.Admin@cunet.carleton.ca.
For more details, visit Carleton University Website.