2025 British Academy Writing and Mentoring Workshop for Early Career Researchers in West Africa

The British Academy is pleased to announce two interactive workshops aimed at supporting Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in West Africa.

These workshops will take place in Lomé, Togo, and Mile 91, Sierra Leone, in June and July 2025, and are designed to provide cutting-edge research training and development opportunities for ECRs in the region. The workshops are part of a broader initiative to address the gap in capacity development for early career academics in Africa, which has emerged despite the increasing demand for higher education.

The specific goals of the workshops are to:

1. Equip participants with the mechanisms and tools to publish in international, impactful peer-reviewed journals and write grant proposals.
2. Provide personalized mentorship and feedback on submitted manuscripts from experienced academics and journal editors.
3. Provide participants with opportunities to network and collaborate with their colleagues, leading scholars, and journal editors to produce impactful outputs over the period of two years.
4. Provide follow-up and sustained support to participants for their submissions to international journals after the workshop.

Eligibility Criteria for 2025 British Academy Writing and Mentoring Workshop for Early Career Researchers in West Africa

The British Academy is pleased to announce two interactive workshops aimed at supporting Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in West Africa.

These workshops will take place in Lomé, Togo, and Mile 91, Sierra Leone, in June and July 2025, and are designed to provide cutting-edge research training and development opportunities for ECRs in the region. The workshops are part of a broader initiative to address the gap in capacity development for early career academics in Africa, which has emerged despite the increasing demand for higher education.

The specific goals of the workshops are to:

1. Equip participants with the mechanisms and tools to publish in impactful international peer-reviewed journals and write grant proposals.
2. Provide personalized mentorship and feedback on submitted manuscripts from experienced academics and journal editors.
3. Provide participants with opportunities to network and collaborate with their colleagues, leading scholars, and journal editors to produce impactful outputs over the period of two years.
4. Provide follow-up and sustained support to participants for their submissions to international journals after the workshop.

Benefits of 2025 British Academy Writing and Mentoring Workshop for Early Career Researchers in West Africa

1. Fully funded workshop attendance
2. Mentorship from journal editors and experienced scholars
3. Long-term support for research output
4. Networking and collaboration opportunities

How to Apply

For more details, visit AERC webpage

Application Deadline

May 15, 2025

Application Link(s)

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