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Elisabeth
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*Post-doc for Africa-based Scholars*

The Program of African Studies and the University Press of Northwestern
=A0University invite applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship
generously supported by the Mellon Foundation. Applications are invited
from Africa-based scholars who have completed their PhD in African
universities within the past five years. The successful applicant will
be expected to revise his/her dissertation for publication by the
Northwestern University Press subject to external peer-review, teach one
course in his/her field of study, and participate in the intellectual
life of the Program of African Studies and Northwestern University.=3D20
Discipline and field are open, and scholars working in the broad area of
Islam in sub-Saharan Africa are especially encouraged to apply. The
tenure of the fellowship starts from January 2010 and ends September
2010. Amount of the fellowship is $40,000 + benefits. Applicants should
send a letter of interest explaining research and scholarly interests;
current curriculum vitae; a five-page description of how they intend to
revise their dissertation for publication; a dissertation chapter; and
three (3) letters of recommendation, including one from the dissertation
advisor. Applications should be submitted in pdf electronic format to
the address below not later than August 15, 2009.

M. Sani Umar
Program of African Studies
Northwestern University
620 Library Place
Evanston, IL 60208-4110
United States of America
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