Application of the 2023 Center for West African Studies（CWAS） Research and Innovation Fund

1. Eligibility

(a) Application for teachers at UESTC.

(b) Application as team or individual. If applied by a team, the applicant has to be the leader of the project.

(c) Be capable of innovative research work, problem analysis and problem solving.

2. Categories: key projects and non-key projects

3. Requirements

（1）Project titles for key projects:

The key project is "China's participation in the development of digital economy in West Africa". The project includes six sub-topics, from which applicants may choose one to submit.

1. Current status of development of the digital economy in West Africa.

2. International competitiveness of digital economy development in West Africa.

3. Impediments to the growth of the digital economy in West Africa.

4. Case study of cooperation in the digital economy in China-Africa.

5. Risks of cooperation in the digital economy in China-Africa.

6. Implementation path for China's participation in the development of digital economy in West Africa.

（2）Project titles for non-key projects:

Research relevant to West Africa studies and not limited to the topics above.

4. Criteria

(a) Unique ideas.

(b) Specific Research goals and content.

(c) Feasible Research Methodology.

(d) Innovative outcomes.

5. Research Funding

(a) A total of 15,000 RMB for each sub-project.

(b) A total of 7500 RMB funding for non-key project.

6. Research Period: From March 15, 2023 to June 30, 2023

7. Review & Submission

(a) Reviewed by experts organized by CWAS.

(b) Please send the electronic version of the "2023 Center for West African Studies(CWAS) Research and Innovation Fund Application Form" to: cwasuestc@163.com

Application can be Submitted no more than ：March 15, 2023

Center for West African Studies of UESTC

February 15, 2023