Fall 2008 Newsletter
WARA is now accepting submissions for fall 2008 issue. We are interested in brief reports from our members on research and other projects. Reports should be brief (500 words) and should include name, institutional affiliation, and contact information for the author. We are also accepting book and film reviews, and announcements for conferences and meetings that will take place in 2009. Deadline for submissions is August 30. Questions? Contact wara@bu.edu.

Online Membership Renewal
You can now renew your WARA membership online!!! WARA has teamed up with Network for Good, a secure online payment service for non-profits, so that you can pay dues and make charitable contributions to WARA the easy way click here to pay your dues or make a contribution. New members can also use this option, but should in addition fill out and mail in the WARA Membership Form.

Announcements
Do you have announcements you would like to post on the WARA website? Please send your proposed announcements to wara@bu.edu.

Call for Applications: UPEACE-IDRC Doctoral Research Award
26 June-12 September 2008

The UPEACE Africa Programme has secured funding from The Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC). This funding will be strictly allocated to African students studying at African institutions and in particular for those, who are in the final stage of their PhD studies. The award is intended to support PhD candidates in their field research, data analysis, associated travel and production costs. In addition, part of the award may be used to access updated scholarly materials and disseminate research findings through publications and conference presentations. The maximum award is US $10,000 per eligible student.

WARA/WARC Fellowships for 2009
See Funding page

WARA Institutional Members' Study Abroad Programs
Click here for a list of programs offered by WARA institutional members