British Academy Writing and Mentoring Workshop for Early Career Researchers in West Africa – 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- Apr 30
- 2 min read
If you are an early career researcher in West Africa seeking to enhance your academic writing skills, publish in international journals, and receive personalized mentorship, the British Academy Writing and Mentoring Workshop is now accepting applications. This program offers a unique opportunity to engage with leading scholars and journal editors, providing the tools and support necessary to advance your research career.
🎓 Workshop Overview
Locations & Dates:
University of Lomé, Togo: 25–26 June 2025
Central University, Mile 91, Sierra Leone: 30 June – 1 July 2025
Organizers: The workshop is funded by the British Academy and organized in collaboration with the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) and esteemed institutions in West Africa.
Target Audience: Early Career Researchers who have completed their PhD within the last 8–10 years or are nearing completion.
Participant Capacity: Fewer than 30 academics will be selected to ensure personalized attention.
Application Deadline: 15 May 2025 (17:00 GMT).
🧠 Workshop Goals
Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals: Equip participants with strategies to publish in high-impact international journals.
Grant Proposal Writing: Provide tools for writing successful grant proposals to secure research funding.
Personalized Mentorship: Offer feedback on submitted manuscripts from experienced academics and journal editors.
Networking Opportunities: Facilitate connections with peers, leading scholars, and journal editors to foster collaborative research.
Sustained Support: Provide follow-up assistance for submissions to international journals post-workshop.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification: Completed PhD within the last 8–10 years or nearing completion.
Research Proposal: Submit a 1,500-word proposal outlining the study's motivation, research question, theoretical background, and methodology.
Discipline: Open to all social science disciplines, including but not limited to Finance, Management, Accounting, Marketing, Tourism, Sustainability, Public Health Management, International Business, and Human Resources.
Publication Commitment: Intention to submit a paper to an international conference and/or journal following the workshop.
Application Submission: Complete application online by 15 May 2025 (17:00 GMT).
💼 Application Procedure
Prepare Documents:
Updated CV.
Research proposal (maximum 1,500 words).
Submit Application:
Selection Notification:
Successful applicants will be notified by 30 May 2025.
Workshop Participation:
Engage in the two-day intensive workshop at the designated location.
💰 Financial Support
Bursaries: Successful applicants will receive bursaries to cover accommodation and meals during the workshop.
Travel Support: Travel expenses may be covered, depending on the applicant's location and available funding.
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