African Initiative Grants and Fellowship Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do current students at the University of Michigan have to be nominated by their departments or can they apply directly to CAAS?

A: Students can apply directly to CAAS for African Initiative Grants. Applications for fellowships must come through the departments along with a nomination letter from the department.

Q: Are there limitations on the expenses that can be covered by this funding? Can it be used to cover living expenses or stipends, or is it restricted to research-related expenses?

A: Grants are intended to cover expenses while in Africa. That may include transportation to/from Africa, housing and meals while there and research related expenses. Equipment such as computers, cameras etc. are not covered.

For more information contact:

African Initiative Program
Center for Afroamerican and African Studies
The University of Michigan
505 S. State St.4700 Haven
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1045, USA

Telephone: (734) 764-5513
Fax: (734) 763-0543
Email: devaca@umich..edu
Website: http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/caas/

Kevin Gaines, Director
University of Michigan Center for Afroamerican and African Studies
505 S. State St.| 4700 Haven | Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1045 | (734) 764-5513 | Fax (734)763-0543

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