British Institute in East Africa (BIEA) 2022 Graduate Attachment Scheme

The GAS scheme runs in 2 cohorts per year: 1st June – 31st August; mid-October – mid-December. Applicants should indicate their preferred cohort although this cannot be guaranteed. 

Graduate attachés will be involved in three types of work while at the BIEA:

• Attachés will develop specific research interests in the region, gain practical experience of conducting research by working as a research assistant on a number of innovative historical, archaeological, anthropological, political science and legal projects, gain trainings in research methods, and meet a variety of active researchers;
• Assist with the administration of the BIEA including website, library, reading groups focused on key texts in African studies, workshops and seminars; and,
• Conduct their own research usually leading into developing a plan for a Masters or PhD. Their attachment involves the presentation of a paper in the BIEA Completion Seminar Series upon some aspect of the research they have carried out during their time at BIEA;
• Have the opportunity to take beginner’s Kiswahili classes.

• Table of Content
• About British Institute in East Africa (BIEA)
• Graduate Attachment Scheme
• Aim and Benefits of Graduate Attachment Scheme
• Requirements for Graduate Attachment Scheme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About British Institute in East Africa (BIEA)

The British Institute in Eastern Africa has been active since 1960 and has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The Institute exists to promote research in all the disciplines in the humanities and social sciences within the wider region of eastern Africa. It has a strong tradition of research in anthropology, archaeology, history and linguistics, and recent projects have embraced political, environmental and development studies, geography, public health, and art and performance. Its renovated research centre in Nairobi provides work space and accommodation for researchers and visiting acade... continue reading

Graduate Attachment Scheme

Aim and Benefits of Graduate Attachment Scheme

Graduate attachés receive a monthly stipend towards living costs while staying in Nairobi for the duration of their attachment. Successful applicants will be accommodated together near the institute in accommodation provided by the BIEA. Successful applicants can choose to opt out of this shared accommodation although no other funding or opportunities are provided by the BIEA. The BIEA will cover the cost of travel to and from Nairobi, a visa if required, and insurance for the period of the attachment.

Requirements for Graduate Attachment Scheme Qualification

• You will need a strong academic record, some experience of studying/researching Africa, and a clear interest in developing your own research.
• You should also be able to show significant initiative and that you are equally adept at working and living alone or as part of a large team.
• You should be ready to offer enthusiastic assistance for various field projects and subsequent data analysis. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To Apply, applicants should send a  CV  and  Cover Letter  to  [email protected]  detailing any research experience that you have (including methods used) and explaining how participation in the scheme will assist the development of your career. You will need to arrange for  two academic references  to be sent directly to BIEA.

For more details, visit BIEA website.