Faculty Funding

Matching grants are available from ISP's area studies centers to strengthen strategic partnerships with particular universities and institutions of higher education and research. These partnerships will generally involve multiple departments and/or colleges at MSU. Collaborations that enhance multidisciplinary work across Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences to the STEM and health disciplines are especially encouraged.

Partnerships may involve collaborative research, regular exchange of faculty and students, co-developed distance learning courses, co-sponsored dual degree or sandwich programs, and other forms of cooperation that build the institutional partnership.

Use the online application to submit your proposal.

Proposals should include:

1. A narrative that addresses these questions:
   1. What activities are proposed and what is their importance?
   2. What short term outcomes are expected from funded activities?
   3. What are the long-term goals of this partnership and who will be involved?
   4. What is the rationale for partner/institution selection, MSU faculty team members, collaborating units abroad, and is there any prior collaboration?
2. A written endorsement from the applicant's dean or department chairperson committing to a minimum of 20% matching funds.
3. A detailed budget.

Awards typically range from $3,000 to $5,000 and we offer two funding cycles per academic year.

If you have any questions, email africa@msu.edu.

Curriculum Development Grants support faculty interested in developing a new course or seminar related to Africa or revising an existing course or seminar to include at least 25% Africa-related content. Up to $3,000 is available for faculty summer stipends, and support may also be available for consulting services for faculty who need content assistance.

*We are not currently accepting applications for this funding

Conference awards are provided to Core Faculty members to defray costs for domestic conference expenses on topics related to Africa. Award amount is up to $1,000. Previous funding of applicant is considered in funding decisions.
*We are not currently accepting applications for this funding

The African Studies Center (ASC) collaborates with units at MSU to co-sponsor events relevant to the Center’s mission. Please fill out and submit the application below if requesting financial support from ASC for your event.
Submit an application