Building Global Health Justice Research Capacity in Africa
The Africa Bioethics Network (ABN), in partnership with King’s College London and the African Journal of Bioethics (AJB), invites applications to a prestigious, fully funded writing workshop aimed at early-career African researchers working on global health justice.
The programme features:
An in-person workshop (October 2025, Nairobi)
A 12-month virtual mentorship programme (October 2025 – September 2026)
Participants will receive tailored guidance from senior researchers and editors, develop publication-ready manuscripts, and join a supportive peer network.
You are eligible to apply if you:
✔ Are based in Kenya
✔ Completed your most recent degree within the past seven years
✔ Are actively working on or developing a manuscript or research idea
✔ Work in areas such as:
✔ Bioethics and health policy
✔ Gender and reproductive justice
✔ Environmental or climate ethics
✔ Digital health, AI, or health equity
✔ Can attend the full in-person workshop
✔ Are committed to ongoing virtual mentorship
✔ Have support from your institution (letter required)
✔ Have reliable internet access
In-Person Workshop (October 2025 – Nairobi)
✔ Writing and publication strategy sessions
✔ Peer review and manuscript development
✔ Grant writing and policy engagement training
✔ Editorial mentorship
✔ Peer networking]
Virtual Mentorship (Nov 2025 – Sept 2026)
✔ Monthly writing circles
✔ Quarterly skill-building webinars
✔ Editorial guidance and peer review
✔ Mentorship support to prepare for publication
✔ Opportunity to mentor the 2026 cohort
Please submit the following by 31 July 2025:
☐ Motivation Letter (max 500 words)
☐ CV (max 2 pages)
☐ Research Summary (max 300 words)
☐ Letter of Institutional Support
Contact programs@africabioethicsnetwork.org
Deadline to Apply: 31 July 2025
Notification: Early September 2025
Workshop Dates: October 2025
Virtual Mentorship: Nov 2025 – Sept 2026
Applications will be reviewed by a panel from ABN, King’s College London, and AJB based on:
✔ Quality and relevance of the proposed manuscript
✔ for publication and career impact
✔ Commitment to the full programme
✔ Diversity and representation across disciplines and institutions
A: Yes. The workshop includes full accommodation, meals, materials, and mentorship support.
A: No. A solid research idea or draft is sufficient
A: Yes. Researchers from NGOs, government, or independent sectors are welcome.
🎓 Acknowledgement
This workshop is supported by the British Academy’s International Writing Workshops 2025 Programme, funded under the UK Government’s International Science Partnerships Fund.
