African Studies Center Research Fellows

Research Fellows of the African Studies Center include University staff members and other scholars in New England whose research interests focus on Africa. Such scholars are periodically in residence at the Center, during sabbatical terms or vacation periods, and they take part in Center seminars and activities as well as providing periodic assistance to graduate students.

Individuals interested in applying for affiliation as a Research Fellow at the African Studies Center at Boston University, should read through the affiliation criteria and contact:

Joanne Hart,
Program Administrator
African Studies Center
270 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215

CRITERIA FOR AFFILIATION AS RESEARCH FELLOW
OF THE AFRICAN STUDIES CENTER

The principal purpose of the African Studies Center is to foster research on Africa and disseminate findings through seminars, workshops, conferences and  publications.  Africanist scholars can be appointed Research Fellows of the Center in order to become active participants in the Center's activities and to contribute to the Research output of the Center.

Appointment as Research Fellow of the African Studies Center can be a mutually rewarding venture both to the applicant and to the Center.  Affiliation as Research Fellow  of the Center does not involve salary or fringe benefits.  It does, however, provide access to and involvement with an active community of scholars from around the world, faculty privileges which include full library use, book store discount, access to the Center's many facilities, and support for generating and administering grant and contract activity for further research.  In return, the Center requires active participation in our program (see Part III, below).

Appointments are for a two year period with consideration for reappointment at the end of that period.

I.  Boston University requirements for initial affiliation

1. A letter requesting appointment stating reason for request, research interests, and research plans for the period of appointment.

2. Three letters of reference from colleagues outside of the Boston University community.

3. A copy of your current curriculum vitae.  Please be sure your social security number is on your vitae. (Ph.D required for Research Fellow status).

II.  Boston University requirements for reappointment

1. A letter of request listing  research and publishing activities during your current affiliation as well as your future plans in these areas.

2. A current curriculum vitae.

III.  African Studies Center requirements for initial affiliation or for
reappointment

During the two year period of appointment, a fellow is expected to fulfill both of the following requirements:

1. Either submit a working paper to the Center for publication consideration,
   or Submit a proposal for sponsored research through the Center.

2. Participate regularly in one of the Center's seminar series.

Active Research Fellows: