We are pleased to announce a first research training and proposal development seminar on the history of medical research in Nigeria, to be held at IFRA-Nigeria, The Postgraduate School, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria from November 14-17, 2011 with the support of a grant from the British Academy. This seminar is open to twelve (12) doctoral postgraduate students and recent postdoctoral scholars (PhD awarded after 1st January 2007) from Nigerian universities. It will provide training in the theory and methodology of history of medicine, together with an opportunity to discuss and develop a research proposal for submission to a peer-reviewed competition for four grants of NGN equivalent of €2000 to cover a four-month period of field and archival research in early 2012.Applications for a place at the seminar should be made to IFRA by email (
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) by October 24th, 2011. The application should consist of : _i) a biographical brief including, name, address, contact details (e-mail and phone), date of birth, and educational details
ii) a statement explaining how the seminar and resulting project would fit with the candidate's work ; and
iii) a concise proposal comprising title of proposed research, a description of the main research question, and an indication of the main area, institution, and/or archive under scrutiny. This proposal should also indicate an awareness of methodology and theoretical approach to be used, and evidence of the feasibility of the research from the point of view of planning and budget.
Applications are welcome from participants from all across Nigeria, and a stipend to cover costs of attendance is available for successful applicants. Two more similar workshops are planned for 2012 and 2013 at Nsukka and Ibadan respectively.