African Studies Center

Faculty Funding


Course Development Awards

Deadline: February 1
Award amounts: $2000-4500
With these grants, the ASC supports faculty who are interested in developing Africa related courses for the curriculum in any field. Courses should have at least 75% Africa-related content. A course syllabus and submission for new course approval must follow the award.
Information and Application Instructions


Faculty Travel Awards

Modest funds are available for faculty conference travel. These funds are awarded on a first-come basis, and priority is given (but not limited) to paper presentations. Information and Application


Speaker Funds

The ASC offers limited funds to help bring Africanist speakers and presenters to campus and to North Carolina communities. The ASC welcomes collaboration and cooperation with other campus organizations. We are interested in hearing your ideas for events and speakers. Information and Application