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Poynor Student Travel Fund Awards Summer 25

The Center for African Studies is offering awards to support UF student study for research in Africa on African cultures during Summer 2025.

These awards are supported by the Robin Poynor Student Travel Fund, established to honor UF Emeritus Professor Robin Poynor’s lifetime of achievements in the field of African cultural research.

Who Can Apply?

  • University of Florida (UF) students (both graduate and undergraduate)
  • US citizens and international students
  • Students from any program at UF
  • Students whose research or study in Africa focuses on African cultures

Awards will be for a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $1,500

Funds may be used for travel to/from and accommodation and living expenses occurred in Africa for the purposes of research or study of African cultures during the Summer of 2025, up to and including August 15th, 2025.

Post-Award Requirements

  • All expenses must be receipted and reported to CAS by September 30th
  • Provide a short video highlighting their research or study in Africa for CAS website and social media to publicize the Poynor Fund and your research.

Applicants must submit the completed application form by February 28th. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by March 15th.

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