International Writing Workshops – New Deadline Issued by British Academy to Support ECRs in Developing Countries
Through the International Writing Workshops programme, the British Academy aims to encourage and support early career researchers working in the humanities and social sciences fields in developing countries to:
- Support and promote the uptake of their research in journals and publications.
- Stimulate professional networks.
- Develop research partnerships.
- Encourage skills development.
- Provide advice on career development.
- Promote the uptake of research emanating from developing countries.
The aim is to cultivate professional networks and mentorship and provide access for early career researchers in developing countries to the academic requirements of journals, including international journals, and to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to publish in these journals. The scheme will enable researchers to develop connections with academics and journal editors based nationally and internationally.
These workshops are required to take place in Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam and/or least developed countries.
This call is supported from the UK’s International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), which is managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). In the context of this call, funding from the ISPF is funded by Official Development Assistance (ODA), therefore applications for this funding must be ODA-eligible.
The lead applicant must be based at a UK university or eligible research institute, and be of postdoctoral or above status (or have equivalent research experience). The lead applicant must either be in a permanent position at the institution or have a fixed-term position for the duration of the award.
Each application must have at least one co-applicant from an institution based in Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam and/or a least developed country.
Up to £30,000 is available for a two year period (this will enable the significant follow-on and follow-up activities required). Funding must be used in the direct delivery of the workshops.
Information sharing webinars are scheduled to take place on 4 and 11 November 2024. Interested parties are requested to register their interest by email.