University of Nigeria

                           University of Nigeria, Nsukka.       

African Studies Association of Africa Second.                                                Biennial Conference

African Studies Review Pipeline for Emerging African Scholars Workshop
In Conjunction with the African Studies Association of Africa
October 11, 2017
University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana

The African Studies Review (ASR) convenes Pipeline for Emerging African Scholars (PEAS) Workshops, in conjunction with the African Studies Association of Africa (ASAA http://www.as-aa.org), to encourage , solicit, and further develop high quality journal submissions from Africa-based scholars under the close mentorship of senior Africanists from the continent and beyond. In conjunction with the ASAA the ASR will sponsor a PEAS program at the University of Ghana, Legon, on October 11, 2017. Brilliant students who wish to submit a proposal are, ideally, post-doctoral researchers, newly minted PhDs with works-in-progress currently underway, and soon-to-submit PhD students. Upcoming brilliant students will have an opportunity to work closely with senior scholars to re-work a pre-circulated draft article.

Preliminary List of Scholar Mentors:

·         Jean Allman, University of Washington,               St. Louis

·         Akosua .A. Ampofo, University of                           Legon

·         Brenda Chalfin, University of Florida (TBC)

·         Akosua Darkwah, University of Legon

·         Wangui wa Goro, African Development                 Bank, Abidjan (TBC)

·         Walter Hawthorne, Michigan State.                       University (TBC)

·         Benjamin Lawrence, Rochester                         Institute of Technology

·         Patricia .M., University of Botswana

    The Main Aims of PEAS are:

1)   To maximise the submissions from upcoming  African based scholars to high rated journals, especially ASR;

2)   To increase the quality of submissions from upcoming African based scholars;

3)   To maximize the R&R (revise and resubmission) rate from upcoming African based scholars;

4)   To increase access to the ASR for upcoming African based scholars; and, 

5)   To improve the participation of upcoming  African based scholars in review course. 

Eligibility and Application Criteria:

1)   Applications may be submitted in English, French, or Portuguese by JULY 31, 2017;

2)   All applicants shall be members of ASAA [http://www.as-aa.org/index.php/membership] and shall submit an abstract for the ASAA 2017 annual conference to be held at the University of Ghana, Legon [see http://www.as-aa.org/…/a…/call-for-papers-posters-and-panels in English, French, and Portuguese];

3)   PhD student applicants shall be in the second year of their program or higher;

4)   Early career applicants shall have finished their PhD within the past five years; and

5)   Priority shall be given to applicants from less resourced institutions; women are particularly advised to apply.

Submission Process:

Applicants for a  PEAS must prepare the following BY JULY 31, 2017:

1)   A cover letter which outlines the applicant’s broad academic goals and objectives , and gives an express commitment to revise and submit the material of the workshop to the ASR for peer review and possible publication;

2)   An updated curriculum vitae(CV) listing all educational qualifications, research funding received, pending applications, publications, and employment history;

3)   A polished draft article of between 5000-10,000 words, with complete citations;

4)   One letter of recommendation from an individual familiar with the applicant, addressed to the ASR’s Editor-in-Chief, Benjamin Lawrance, that includes, but is not limited to (a) confirmation that the recommender has read either the submission or previous work by the applicant; (b) an evaluation of the draft work; (c) confirmation that the recommender considers the work well enough developed to be on the path to submission to a journal; and (d) confirmation of the academic standing and progress of the applicant as represented in the accompanying CV;

5)    Either, evidence of status as a PhD student, including year in program, or, for early career applicants, a letter from their Head of Department indicating their status;

6)   For early career applicants ONLY, a copy of PhD certificate/diploma awarded; 

The entire dossier shall be compiled as a single PDF file and submitted by email to ASAA Conference Secretariat asaaconference@gmail.com with ASR PEAS workshop in the subject line.

Selection Criteria:

Applicants selected for participation will be notified by the ASR’s Managing Editor after confirmation of the applicant’s ASAA registration, by SEPTEMBER 1, 2017. 
All successful applicants shall receive the following:

1) Payment of ASAA conference registration fee;
2) Accommodation for three nights (workshop and ASAA meeting); and,
3) Food for three days and nights (workshop and ASAA meeting).

All applicants are responsible for their own travel and all other costs incurred. However, limited funding for travel within the continent courtesy of the Royal Air Maroc, and accommodation courtesy of the African Studies Association (USA) is available. Priority will be given to applicants from less resourced institutions. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

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