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The WASMF is for 2 to 3 month\u2019s research in West Africa during the summer of the current year for the purpose of preparing a doctoral research proposal or conducting doctoral research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The West African Scholar Mobility Fellowship program will award one pre-doctoral grant of $4,000 for travel to West Africa to conduct research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open to West African citizens who are currently enrolled in graduate programs at institutions of higher education in the United States. 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