• An academic researcher holding a senior rank or position 

• A PhD degree in the social sciences 

• At least 10 years of university level teaching 

• At least 10 years research experience

High publication profile

An application letter should be submitted together with the following supporting documents  

• Copies of academic credentials  

• Evidence of teaching experience and current position from employer  
• A detailed and up to date curriculum vitae  
• Evidence of previous experience in the proposed field of research (sample of publications)  
• A research proposal of 15 pages focusing on any one of the themes listed above. The proposal should have sections on background, objectives, literature review, methodology, scope of the research, limitations of the research, significance of the research, lucid and detailed budget breakdown that reflects on the proposed research instruments, and a bibliography.  
• Proposals that are co-authored are accepted PROVIDED that the proposals are written by only two authors that fulfil the eligibility criteria indicated above,  
• Proposals, which focus on issues of regional significance, are highly encouraged.  
•  Proposals co-authored by scholars in two different countries and focusing on regionally significant issues are also highly encouraged.  

The Budget Breakdown should clearly specify:

• The cost for each item both in local and US dollars;
• Activities entailed in the research and the estimated cost per activity.

For example:  

• If travelling to a certain destination is required, then the destination, the mode of transportation, number of people travelling as well as the distance and number of trips should be clearly indicated,  
• Specific details of stationary required including the unit cost for each item;  
•  Number of research assistants and individual responsibilities together with details of fees to be paid.

Research Grant  

OSSREA plans to award the grant to ten successful scholars during the current year. The total budget of each candidate’s research proposal should not exceed USD 20,000. The proposal should clearly indicate the cost breakdown of the activities entailed and the resources required.  

Expected Output

Each grantee is expected to:

• Finalize the research and present the output 12 months after the signing of the grant award;  

• Report quarterly on the progress of the research;  

• Present the major findings of the research at a forum that will be organised by OSSREA;  

• Submit the research report in the form of a publishable monograph/book.  

Selection Procedure

A jury of senior scholars will select the ten successful applicants after thoroughly examining the research proposals.  

Application Deadline

The application and research proposal should reach the OSSREA headquarters not later than 31st August 2003.   Inquires and applications should be forwarded to:

The Co-ordinator
The Senior Scholars Research Grant Program
OSSREA
P.O.Box 31971
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Telephones:  2511 55 11 63
                   251 1 553281
Fax:             251 1 551399
Email:          ossrea@telecom.net.et
Website:      http://www.ossrea.net