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Africana Studies Summer Institute to Advance Equity through Research on Women and Girls of Color at the University of Connecticut

Africana Studies will host a four-day, residential institute held in-person on the UConn, Storrs campus from August 4-8, 2024. Participants will be responsible for their own travel to and from the University as well as ground transportation from the airport. Housing will be provided, along with meals. Registration fee is $350 US Dollars. Applicants will come from a diverse and competitive pool, including faculty from various disciplines at any stage of their careers who wish to advance equity through the study women and girls of color. The Institute is designed to promote collaboration in developing plans for cutting-edge scholarship, and facilitating ongoing discussions of methodology, data collection, funding sources, and ethical issues. Registration is due June 8, 2024 11:59 pm.

Africana Studies Summer Institute

Summer Institute 2024