Are you an early-career researcher in West Africa seeking to improve your academic writing, get published in top journals, and connect with experienced mentors? The British Academy Writing and Mentoring Workshop is currently accepting applications for its 2025 edition.
This prestigious program offers tailored training and support to researchers across various social science fields—helping build the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary for academic success.
Backed by the British Academy and organized by experts from the University of Birmingham, the initiative specifically supports early-career researchers (ECRs) who are often underrepresented in global academic publications, especially in West African regions.
Summary of the Article
| Key Information | Details |
| Application Deadline | 15 May 2025 at 17:00 GMT |
| Workshop Dates | 25–26 June (Togo), 30 June–1 July 2025 (Sierra Leone) |
| Location | University of Lomé (Togo) and Central University, Mile 91 (Sierra Leone) |
| Eligibility | West African ECRs within 8–10 years of completing their PhD or nearing completion |
| Disciplines | Social sciences: management, finance, HR, marketing, health, etc. |
| Support Provided | Bursaries (accommodation & meals), mentorship, training, follow-up |
| Notification of Selection | 30 May 2025 |
| Application Link | HERE |
About the Workshop
This workshop aims to:
- Strengthen research skills in academic writing and publishing
- Support grant proposal development
- Connect researchers with experienced mentors and editors
- Build long-term academic capacity through follow-up support for journal submissions
The event is part of the British Academy’s global efforts to close academic publishing gaps, especially for researchers in underrepresented regions.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 15 May 2025 (by 17:00 GMT)
- Notification of Acceptance: 30 May 2025
- Workshop Dates and Venues:
- 25–26 June 2025 – University of Lomé, Togo
- 30 June–1 July 2025 – Central University, Mile 91, Sierra Leone
Each location will host less than 30 participants for focused, in-person sessions.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility Criteria)
Applicants must:
- Be an Early Career Researcher (ECR) based in West Africa
- Have completed their PhD within the last 8–10 years or be nearing PhD completion
- Be engaged in research within the social sciences
- Submit the required documents (see below)
Fields of Study
Proposals are welcome in fields such as:
- Accounting
- Business and Management
- Finance
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- International Business
- Public Health Management
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Sustainability Studies
- Development Studies
Special Encouragement
- Women ECRs are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
Applicants must provide:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research Proposal or Idea Paper (max 1,500 words) including:
- Motivation for the research
- Research question(s)
- Theoretical background
- Proposed methodology and data sources
Workshop Structure
Participants will receive:
- Hands-on training in academic writing and publishing
- Personal mentorship from scholars and journal editors
- Guidance on grant proposal writing
- Peer feedback on research work
- Follow-up support for journal submissions for up to two years
This is not just a one-time training—it’s a full development package for emerging researchers.
Financial Support
Selected participants will receive:
- Bursaries covering accommodation and meals during the two-day event
- Support with participation costs so that finances are not a barrier to access
Travel costs may not be fully covered, so applicants are encouraged to check the details with the organizers if they require assistance with transport.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through the official portal by 15 May 2025 at 17:00 GMT.
Apply and find more details here on their official website page.
Once on the page, scroll down and click on the apply button and follow the onscreen process for easy application.
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