<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Dear colleagues, <div>Please post widely. This is an excellent fellowship! Apologies for cross posting— Ari Sherris </div><div><div class="x-apple-outlook-blockquote" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div><div style="border-style: solid none none; border-top-width: 1pt; border-top-color: rgb(225, 225, 225); padding: 3pt 0in 0in;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Dear Colleagues and Friends:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Kindly find the following opportunity below through the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program Spring 2022. Please share with your contacts as well.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(210, 100, 48);"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(210, 100, 48);">DEADLINE: <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">February 28, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST</span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div align="center" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div class="x-apple-transform-wrapper" style="height: 3121.516129032258px;"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width: 620px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250); border-collapse: collapse; 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font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><br>The Institute of International Education (IIE) is pleased to announce that the next round of competition for the CADFP is now open.<br><strong>Apply now or share this message with those who might be interested. </strong><br><br><strong><span style="color: rgb(210, 100, 48);">What is the CADFP?</span></strong><br>The CADFP is a scholar exchange program for African higher education institutions to host a diaspora scholar for 14-90 days for projects in curriculum co-development, research collaboration and graduate student teaching and mentoring.<br> <br><strong><span style="color: rgb(210, 100, 48);">Who is eligible?</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Accredited universities in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda, and member institutions of the <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiie.us11.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D600a4fde3754366f3cc267029%26id%3D5ad61d2f38%26e%3Da3b5d4fb4d&data=04%7C01%7CParkerMX%40state.gov%7Cebd22666953f4a2f316708d9ceb91977%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637768116686268078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Q0d6TgzLBWnrwXBWIdfPpUgrk0SXzYwb3dHOfvEQ%2BwM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);">African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA)</span></a> (including Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia; the University of Rwanda; Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal; and University of Mauritius) can submit a <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiie.us11.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D600a4fde3754366f3cc267029%26id%3D474d5533c3%26e%3Da3b5d4fb4d&data=04%7C01%7CParkerMX%40state.gov%7Cebd22666953f4a2f316708d9ceb91977%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637768116686268078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ozglCCBUvot69Vz3vWm5Pd2yxMxV0SVzI5YxQoXSwpg%3D&reserved=0" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);">project request</span></a> to host a scholar.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Scholars born in Africa, who live in the United States or Canada and work in an accredited college or university in either of those two countries, can apply <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiie.us11.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D600a4fde3754366f3cc267029%26id%3Dd28b43871b%26e%3Da3b5d4fb4d&data=04%7C01%7CParkerMX%40state.gov%7Cebd22666953f4a2f316708d9ceb91977%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637768116686268078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ad7mcrwWPJwTUUY8cFMTQ9rlPTzvWpmt1D%2FzjQEp9ck%3D&reserved=0" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);">online</span></a> to be placed on a roster of candidates for a fellowship. Scholars must hold a terminal degree in their field and may hold any academic rank. <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(210, 100, 48);">How do I apply?</span></strong><br>Links and information about the African host institution project request application, scholar roster application and review guidelines are posted on the <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiie.us11.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D600a4fde3754366f3cc267029%26id%3D29db229bc3%26e%3Da3b5d4fb4d&data=04%7C01%7CParkerMX%40state.gov%7Cebd22666953f4a2f316708d9ceb91977%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637768116686268078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=RH8TXoPB%2Bqnr%2BhF7sQgfpBKXMnoIpht42qE31eQvZRE%3D&reserved=0" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);">CADFP website</span></a>. Interested parties are invited to register for one of our informational webinars:<br> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiie.us11.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D600a4fde3754366f3cc267029%26id%3D51af2bc615%26e%3Da3b5d4fb4d&data=04%7C01%7CParkerMX%40state.gov%7Cebd22666953f4a2f316708d9ceb91977%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637768116686268078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=wGLZ6j3nmqW0gMZZlGdlfLsLqk0x0T133a7W7hhup4U%3D&reserved=0" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);">Information for Diaspora Scholars, Webinar #1: Thursday, January 13 at 11 AM Eastern US Time</span></a><br><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiie.us11.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D600a4fde3754366f3cc267029%26id%3D41d4980967%26e%3Da3b5d4fb4d&data=04%7C01%7CParkerMX%40state.gov%7Cebd22666953f4a2f316708d9ceb91977%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637768116686268078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=AfDK5uxuWhrIzwh2ZKvrjDXDTxbq6rHtpI5adufjv5Q%3D&reserved=0" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);">Information for Potential Hosts: Wednesday, January 19 at 10 AM South Africa Standard Time</span></a><br><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiie.us11.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D600a4fde3754366f3cc267029%26id%3D9533a6557e%26e%3Da3b5d4fb4d&data=04%7C01%7CParkerMX%40state.gov%7Cebd22666953f4a2f316708d9ceb91977%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637768116686268078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=%2BNo9cGOVNohJBJfvjbUNkYQZlyDk4Kp0JqXM6ZBbLJ0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);">Information for Diaspora Scholars, Webinar #2: Thursday, January 27 at 12 noon Eastern US Time</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><br>After the webinars, we will post a recording on our <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiie.us11.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D600a4fde3754366f3cc267029%26id%3Ddb0bbe5074%26e%3Da3b5d4fb4d&data=04%7C01%7CParkerMX%40state.gov%7Cebd22666953f4a2f316708d9ceb91977%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637768116686268078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=wTnXA2HrsMIpo8n4zmx1dgEnFe8LTTMnV8mJZrahpWY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);">YouTube Channel</span></a>.<br> <br><strong><span style="color: rgb(210, 100, 48);">Timeline</span></strong><br>The deadline for project requests from host universities and scholar applications for diaspora scholars is <strong><span style="color: rgb(210, 100, 48);"><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">February 28, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST</span></span></strong>. Selection decisions will be made in <strong><span style="color: rgb(210, 100, 48);">March-April 2022</span></strong>; project visits can begin as early as <strong><span style="color: rgb(210, 100, 48);"><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">June 1, 2022</span></span></strong> and must be completed by <strong><span style="color: rgb(210, 100, 48);"><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">November 30, 2023</span></span></strong><strong>.</strong><br> <br><strong><span style="color: rgb(210, 100, 48);">Benefits</span></strong><br>Selected fellows receive a $150/day stipend, visa costs, limited health insurance, round-trip international air travel and ground transportation costs to and from home and the U.S./Canadian airport. Selected Host Fellows and Diaspora Fellows can apply for supplemental funds to be used for fieldwork, publication costs and workshops. The CADFP Team manages the fellowships and payments to fellows. 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