University of Ghana MIASA Writing Workshop 2024

Call for Applications for MIASA Writing Workshop on Governance, Democracy and Green Energy on 22-26 April 2024 at the University of Ghana

The Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) seeks to provide Africa-based early career researchers working on the themes of governance, democracy and green energy on the continent with the space and intellectual community to transform a draft paper into a publishable journal piece. The 5-day writing workshop is designed to provide early career scholars with the opportunity to contribute to knowledge production in one of the three fields of research focus for this workshop: governance, democracy and green energy.

Programme

The 5-day programme will be organised as a writing retreat, with daily seminars and writing sessions. The seminars will include practical guidance on academic writing and publishing in high quality journals. The daily writing sessions will be supported by academic mentors and editors with research interests in governance, democracy and green energy.

• Table of Content
• About University of Ghana
• University of Ghana MIASA Writing Workshop
• Aim and Benefits of University of Ghana MIASA Writing Workshop
• University of Ghana MIASA Writing Workshop Courses
• Requirements for University of Ghana MIASA Writing Workshop Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Ghana MIASA Writing Workshop
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Ghana

The University of Ghana, the premier university and the largest university in Ghana was founded as the University College of the Gold Coast by Ordinance on August 11, 1948 for the purpose of providing and promoting university education, learning and research. As a University poised to distinguish itself in the area of research to make an impact at the national and international level, the University has launched a new Strategic Plan. http://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publication/ug-strategic-plan This new strategic plan (2014-2024) is intended to consolidate the gains made from the review of the ... continue reading

University of Ghana MIASA Writing Workshop

Aim and Benefits of University of Ghana MIASA Writing Workshop

Aim:

• To strengthen the academic writing skills of African early career scholars, with particular attention to female scholars,
• To enhance the success rate of early career African scholars’ submissions to high quality journals,
• To build a network of Africa-based scholars working on the themes of governance, democracy and green energy.

Benefits:

• Successful applicants will be provided with funding to cover travel expenses to Ghana from Sub-Saharan Africa along with accommodation and subsistence costs for the duration of the workshop.

University of Ghana MIASA Writing Workshop Courses

• Journalism

Requirements for University of Ghana MIASA Writing Workshop Qualification

Applications are welcomed from early career researchers who meet the following eligibility criteria:

• A doctorate which was awarded within 5 years of the application deadline, i.e. doctoral certificate awarded after January 2019 to date,
• Employed at a recognised university or research institute in Sub-Saharan Africa,
• Fluency in written and spoken English (there will be no translation services provided).

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Ghana MIASA Writing Workshop

Selection

Applications will be assessed and selected through a strictly merit-based procedure. The main selection criteria are:

•  A PhD certificate granted between January 2019 and January 2024,
• Employment at a university or research institute on the African continent,
• Excellence, relevance and originality of the draft research paper,
• Fit of the research with the themes of governance, democracy and green energy.

The workshop is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research through the Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) based at the University of Ghana, Legon. The organisers of the workshop are MIASA at the University of Ghana in cooperation with ZIAF/University of Frankfurt, Germany.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Application

The application should include the following:

• A motivation letter (1-page maximum) outlining reasons for wishing to attend the writing workshop and the benefits to be gained,
• A draft research paper (5,000-8,000 words in English) that contains original data and preliminary data analysis in the areas of governance, democracy and green energy, and which is aimed at journal submission,
• An abstract of the paper (max. 500 words),
• A full CV,
• A PhD award certificate,
• Applications should be filled using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/XT6v5m03EP
• Motivation Letter/Research Paper/Abstract of Paper/ Full CV/PhD Award Certificate should be sent in pdf format to email: [email protected]
• Submission deadline: 10th February 2024

For more details visit: University of Ghana website.