THE CHIEF MUKORO MOWOE RESEARCH SCHOLARS FUND
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Urhobo Historical Society (UHS) hereby calls for applications from suitably qualified candidates for the third edition of The Chief Mukoro Mowoe Research Scholars Fund.
Purpose: This fund, Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000.00) per researcher, administered by UHS, is intended to provide financial assistance to Urhobo Studies scholars (maximum of six) who are engaged in field research on Urhobo.
Eligibility: A grantee must:
(i) be a research scholar (Master or PhD candidate) in Urhobo Studies at the time the application is submitted.
(ii) have developed personal contacts in Urhobo community or communities where the field research work is to be conducted.
(iii) have an official connection to an institution of higher learning such as a University, a Research centre or Research organization, except where the Review & Evaluation Committee, at its sole discretion, elects to waive this requirement.
Supporting Documents:
To apply for a grant from this fund, the grantee must provide the following information
- Letter of Recommendation: A letter of recommendation from an individual who can comment on the candidate’s scholarly work in Urhobo Studies.
- Personal Statement: A one-page statement that describes the research project, an overview of the grantee, including area of strength and any work experience and skill.
- Abstract: A 300-word abstract stating research problem, methodology, significance and contributions to knowledge.
Deadline for submission of Application is July 30, 2023
Application Form and Submission: Click on the link below to apply
Application Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecnlR0Wbp6aXHS7aeqnu4kswa1nhuQ21H9btL74cAEQAN0vg/viewform?usp=sf_link
For further inquiries, contact:
Urhobo Historical Society Headquarters,
No. 3 Ekeh Street (opposite the Catholic Church), Okpara Inland,
Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 07060647530 & 07037982410
Email: uhshqtrsecretary@gmail.com
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