The ICLRS Young Scholars Fellowship on Religion and the Rule of Law 2024 is a three-week training course for international faculty, graduate students, and government officials who are interested in the field of religion and the rule of law from an international and human rights perspective. The program is hosted by Christ Church, Oxford and funded by the US State Department.
The application period closed on January 31, 2024.
1. Application requirements:
- – Applicants must be US citizens with a Ph.D. and an affiliation with an academic institution or a related domain, or advanced-level graduate students working on a dissertation or thesis related to religion and the rule of law.
- – Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project that aligns with the mission of WARA and their academic field, along with an abstract, a resume or CV, an itemized budget, a bibliography, two letters of reference, and a proof of citizenship.
2. Fellowship benefits:
- – WARA will cover the round-trip travel costs of the selected fellow up to $2,500 and provide a stipend of up to $3,500 for meals and local transportation.
- – The host institution in West Africa will provide additional support such as housing, office space, library privileges, laboratory facilities, or other resources.
- – The fellow will have the opportunity to complete or elaborate on an earlier project, initiate a new research project, or enhance their understanding of a particular topic.
3. Fellowship type:
- – The fellowship is a short-term exchange program that is not intended to fill faculty positions.
- – The fellowship is open to scholars from any discipline and any West African country.
- – The fellowship duration is 2 to 3 months, depending on the availability and preferences of the fellow and the host institution.
4. Award Fellowships:
- – The number of fellowships awarded each year depends on the availability of funds and the quality of applications.
- – The selection of fellows is based on a competitive and peer-reviewed process by a committee of WARA board members and staff.
- – The selected fellows will be notified by April 15, 2024 and are expected to complete their residencies by September 30, 2024.