Call for IASSIST- Africa Research Grant Applications 2025

The International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology (IASSIST) cordially invites interested IASSIST African members to apply for the above research grant. IASSIST is an international organization that provides professional development, communication and conferences for data librarians, archivists, and social science aligned information specialists. IASSIST further supports young and mid-career professionals to recognize the value of new and innovative ideas of data in the social sciences, who may not otherwise have the funding to travel.

This research grant will facilitate one (1) African IASSIST members to conduct regional research on how Data literacy secures the future of Africa. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate a deeper understanding of data management issues in Africa. The grant winner will be expected to present the paper at the IASSIST Africa Regional Workshop scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana from 20th to 22nd October 2025 and later submit for consideration for publication in the peer reviewed IQ journal

The research grant is supposed to cater for resources that will go into design of the studies, field data collection, data analysis experts and support during report writing.

Research Grant Offer

  • $500
  • Registration to present a paper at the IASSIST Africa workshop in Accra, Ghana in October 2025

Note:

Please, be aware that this funding is not intended to cover the entire cost of the research project. The applicant’s home institution may provide some level of financial support to supplement on IASSIST’s research grant.  Strong preference will be given to first time applicants and applicants from those countries currently with insufficient representation at IASSIST. Only fully completed applications will be considered.

Eligibility

Must be a paid up member of IASSIST. To become a member Click on the link: https://www.iassistdata.info/application

  • Should possess a Research Concept of five pages detailing the research problem, aim, objectives, justification, methodology, budget and work plan.
  • The applicant must be willing to share their data literacy experience at the IASSIST Africa regional workshop.
  • The applicant must be eligible to travel to Ghana.
  • The applicant should be in a position to support his or her travel to Ghana to present the paper.

All those interested and possess the above can apply through the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/157QZKvvxCbylyNZwV3TPhSB5LoxP8ndbenwGR1d029M/preview

 

* Deadline for responding to this call is 15 March, 2025

What is expected from the research grant holders?

The successful candidates will be required to conduct successful studies and present the paper at the 5th IASSIST Africa Regional Workshop in Accra, Ghana in October 2025.

All applicants will receive notification of award status not later than 15th April 2025.

Note that this research grant is possible because of the generous sponsorship by IASSIST.

In case of any inquires:

 Please contact: secretariat@iassistafrica.org  , copy: Dr.Robert Buwule: burosta@gmail.com