We are excited to announce that the Future Earth Africa Hub, through its Leadership Centre and The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC), will launch their joint capacity-building program. The first event in this program is the "Southern Africa Regional Workshop on Mastering Research Proposals: Integrating Transdisciplinary Approaches for Impactful Research." 

This event will be held on 14-17 October 2024, at Future Africa Campus and the National Research Foundation in Pretoria, South Africa. The Initiative aims to nurture emerging researchers by providing training courses that offer a platform to stay updated, build capacities, and reinforce the skills, abilities, processes, and resources of research institutions and infrastructures across Africa.

Esteemed experts will join as trainers. The training will adopt a hybrid format, with all sessions recorded and made accessible on our website, allowing a broader audience of emerging researchers to benefit from the knowledge shared.

We look forward to your participation and the potential impact of this seminar on the research community. 

The training sessions will be in a hybrid format.

Online participation is free

A few scholarships will be offered by ISTIC, Future Earth Africa Hub Leadership Centre, and National Research Foundation for onsite participation. 

To apply for a scholarship, please submit your application online following these instructions

Visit www.aphrikeresearch.com. Click on ‘Register’ and follow the instructions.

Instructions for how to register

Once registered, please log in. Go to the “Events” tab and on the dropdown list, click ‘Mastering Research Proposals’

Complete the form, click ‘Summary’ and then click ‘Submit’

Eligibility Criteria for Program Scholarships

1. Geographical Location:

• Applicants must be based in Southern African countries.

1. Career Stage:
• Applications from Early Career Scientists (within 5 years of completing their PhD) will be prioritized.
• Applications from Mid-Career Scientists (5-10 years post-PhD) will also be given priority.
2. Professional Focus:
• Applicants should be actively engaged in research or academic work related to sustainable development.
3. Commitment:
• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to enhancing South-South cooperation and contributing to sustainable development in Africa.
4. Availability:
• Applicants must be available to participate in the training sessions on October 14, 15, and 16, 2024, onsite in Pretoria, South Africa.
5. Application Submission:

• Complete applications must be submitted by September 11, 2024.