By Karen Kelly
Carleton University’s Institute of African Studies will host 17 West African women academics over the next three years as part of the highly competitive QES Advanced Scholars West Africa program. Only 11 proposals including Carleton’s were retained this year.
The institute received $287,360 for the Queen Elizabeth Scholars program, which is supported by the International Research Development Centre (IDRC), Rideau Hall and Universities Canada.
City of Ottawa declares Carleton University — Queen Elizabeth Scholar Day in May 2019
First created in 2014 to improve global talent exchange between Canada and other nations, the QES program aims to develop the next generation of innovative leaders and community builders by providing enriched academic, professional and cross-cultural experiences and by facilitating lasting local and global community engagement.
This particular initiative will offer exchanges for doctoral researchers and postdoctoral fellows between Carleton and West African countries with a focus on gender equality.
“It is an honour to be selected for the QES program, and a wonderful opportunity to build on Carleton’s long-standing commitment to African scholarship,” said President Benoit-Antoine Bacon.
“This important partnership between the Institute for African Studies and West African academics will open an exciting new chapter of collaboration.”
Friday, December 18, 2020 in Institute of African Studies, News
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