The FAS opens a call for grants for the prevention of violent extremism

The Fundació Autònoma Solidària (FAS) is opening a new call for grants to finance three official master's positions and a research position at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) for the 2020-2021 academic year.

The call is open to women in refugee situations, belonging to the refugee or displaced community from Syria, Iraq or Iraqi Kurdistan. At the same time, the squares are aimed at generating knowledge in the field of prevention of violent extremism, with a gender focus.

In this way, interested parties will be able to enroll in a master's degree, doctorate or UAB research program of their choice as long as it corresponds to an area of ​​knowledge directly applicable to the prevention of violent extremism, peacebuilding and / or gender studies.

The scholarship will cover the complete exemption from tuition and other associated academic management fees, a monthly allowance for accommodation expenses (preferably at the UAB Villa), living expenses and a monthly allowance for student support. study (transport, teaching materials, etc.). The sum of the last three points will not, in any case, exceed € 950 per month per student.

The period for receiving applications will close on July 17, 2020, at 00.00h.

You will find more information on the FAS website.