Daryl and Glenda Minor Tanzania Fellowship
Deadline Tomorrow, February 28, 2024
The Daryl and Glenda Minor Tanzania Fellowship will support a first-time two-year master’s degree program for an entering Michigan State University (MSU) student from Tanzania with interests in a field related to international development. The Minor Fellow will be committed to working towards understanding and contributing to inclusive social and economic development in Tanzania. Individuals with an interest in furthering girls’ education and economic opportunities for women are strongly encouraged to apply. Please visit the link to learn more about this opportunity
Transforming Institutions Strategic Funding Program
Deadline March 01, 2024
The Alliance for African Partnership is now accepting proposals for the Transforming Institutions Strategic Funding Program. Successful applicants will receive up to $20,000 in seed funding to develop international strategic partnerships with universities, institutions of higher education and research, and/or organizations in the public or NGO sectors. Please visit the link to learn more about this opportunity
Center for Genocide and Human Rights Research in Africa and the Diaspora: 10th Annual Conference
March 7-8, 2024
"The Center for Genocide and Human Rights Research in Africa and the Diaspora (GHRAD) is hosting its 10th Annual Conference on March 7 & 8, 2024. GHRAD, is a center dedicated to researching and examining the genocide phenomena in Africa. It is composed of an interdisciplinary team of faculty, students, and concerned scholars working to provide solutions and prevention techniques for the human rights abuses occurring in Africa and the Diaspora." Please see the flyer for more information
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA)
Application available between Jan. 29 and March 29, 2024
"Students may request funding to support overseas research for a period of no less than six months and no more than 12 months. Funds support travel expenses to and from the residence of the fellow and the country or countries of research; maintenance and dependent allowances based on the location of research for the fellow and his or her dependent(s); an allowance for research-related expenses overseas; and health and accident insurance premiums. Projects may focus on one or more of the following geographic areas: Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (excluding the United States and its territories)." More information can be found at this link
Call for Proposals: Senegambian Studies Annual Conference
Deadline March 15, 2024
"This conference seeks to open dialogues from and about the Senegambian region and beyond from multi-disciplinary perspectives as it pertains to circulation in its many forms (physical and virtual) as exemplified above. We seek abstracts that engage with intellectual and practical examination of historical and contemporary modes of circulation within the region and other parts of Africa and the diasporas, given that Senegambia is connected to a global circulatory nexus. The conference will be an opportunity to create new collaborations with scholars, activists, and publishers working on and outside the African continent. We will have two full days of panels, roundtables, speakers, and a local publishing book fair at the West African Research Center. On the third day, we will have several cultural activities for attendees, which will be decided on." More information at this link
Career Conversation with Dr. Matthew Kirwin, Division Chief at US State Department
March 21, 2024
The African Studies Center, in partnership with the Asian Studies Center and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, will host a career conversation with Dr. Matthew F. Kirwin, Division Chief in the Office of Opinion Research at the US Department of State and Professorial Lecturer of International Affairs at the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University. Dr. Kirwin has over 20 years of work and research experience on politics, development, and security in Africa. He will give insights into his career path, highlighting the impact of Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships on language learning and cultural understanding and ways in which these skills prepare students for successful careers in various sectors. Please see the flyer for more information
Call for Proposals: Indiana University International Conference on Africa
March 22-23, 2024
"To brainstorm on the possibilities in the continent, we are pleased to extend an invitation to the 10th Indiana University International Conference on Africa, taking place in Bloomington, Indiana, United States on March 22-23, 2024. We invite individuals from various disciplines, including students, scholars and practitioners with an interest in Africa, to submit proposals that showcase the continent’s diversity and explore future prospects. For additional details about the conference, see the attached flier and click on the link provided below. We look forward to your submissions and participation, as we collectively contemplate Africa’s path towards a prosperous and impactful future." More information
Symposium on Pan-Africanism, Africana Feminism and Orature: The Life and Work of Micere Mugo
April 9, 2024
9am-5pm EST
303 International Center
The Michigan State University African Studies Center, Department of African and African American Studies, and The Institute of Ubuntu Thought and Practice invite you to a one-day symposium exploring the rich intersections of Pan-Africanism, Africana feminism, and orature within the life and works of the esteemed Micere Mugo, a distinguished Pan-African feminist and storyteller.
The symposium celebrates Micere Mugo's bridging of Africana and African American Studies, recognizing her literary works and pioneering contributions. Through engaging panels led by esteemed scholars, it honors Mugo's legacy, emphasizing diverse forms of storytelling and interdisciplinary dialogue in preserving African oral histories. Please see the flyer for more information
InVision Africa Photography Contest
Deadline April 30th, 2024
InVision Africa is a photography project of the Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) and the African Studies Centre (ASC) at Michigan State University that seeks to showcase, inspire, and contribute to positive images of and stories about Africa in the context of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The project will be open to student photographers and students with an interest in photography from 10 African universities that are part of the AAP consortium. Students may collaborate with researchers at their universities to develop a photography project that is aligned to AAP research priority areas; or they may work on it alone. Projects will highlight research trends, innovation, and key developments in science, entrepreneurship, and arts and culture. The goal is to inspire creative engagement between research/science and culture and art. More information about the project
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Africa and Caribbean Relations: Pop-Up Event
Thursday, March 7, 2:00–4:00 P.M.
"African and Caribbean ties run deep. Join us as we examine the intersecting histories of Africa and the Caribbean through rare Special Collections materials and music posters! The transatlantic slave trade ironically helped shape African and Caribbean relations through a shared slave history, culture, and sense of a common identity. Additionally, during their quest for independence, liberation movements from colonized African countries formed strong political and historical connections with Cuba, Jamaica and Latin America. Jamaican reggae music, poetic statements on human rights, justice, peace, love and harmony resonated with the views of the oppressed people on the African continent from the 1960s through the 1990s. African music scholars also claim that, although reggae music first developed in Jamaica, it has its roots in ancient African musical forms. Reggae has strong rhythmic and thematic associations with Africa and analysts often call it “the quintessential African/third world/black musical form”. There is culinary overlap too: enslaved Africans are credited as the first to use foods in Caribbean cuisine like breadfruit, ackee, plantains, pigeon peas, ochro, and many more, that have become staples and national dishes of the Caribbean. Curated by Area Studies Librarians Chenjerai Mabhiza and Janette Núñez with assistance from Isaac Kalumbu (African Studies Center)." See the flyer for more information
Please do not hesitate to contact the African Studies librarians: Erik Ponder (ponderer@msu.edu) and Chenjerai Mabhiza (mabhizac@msu.edu).
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Learn Swahili and Zulu!
Noncredit Summer 2024 African Language Program
May 13-June 27, 2024
Courses open to all including: MSU faculty, staff, and students (in or out-of-state OR international) Non-MSU affiliated persons from anywhere in the world. The African Studies Center is offering non-credit Swahili and Zulu language instruction this summer on Zoom. This is a non-intensive virtual course (about 8 hours per week) for a low-cost administrative fee of $50. Everyone who completes the course will obtain a certificate of
completion. These courses are perfect for ANYONE who wants to learn a new African language or to brush up on their African language skills. ( flyer)
Browse Africa-related courses here:
africa.isp.msu.edu/students/course-offerings
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Center Funding Opportunities
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Curriculum Development Grants ($3,000 summer stipends): to support faculty interested in developing a new course or seminar related to Africa or revising an extant course or seminar to include at least 25% of Africa content.
Curriculum Enhancement Grants ($1,000): for purchase of Africa related curricular materials, payment of guest speakers.
Conference Travel Grants ($1,000): to support Africanist Faculty for domestic conference expenses.
Special Programming Grants (amount varies): to bring a guest speaker; host a panel discussion or workshop; plan a social event etc.
To learn more and to apply visit:
African Studies Center: Applications for Faculty Programs (msu.edu)
Most applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Global IDEAS: Global Innovations in Development, Engagement, and Scholarship curates external funding opportunities for international research from a comprehensive suite of sources, along with our knowledge of the donor landscape. These opportunities are compiled in one weekly email newsletter, available only to MSU faculty, staff and students.
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