International Writing Workshop 2025 (IWW25)

Building Global Health Justice Research Capacity in Africa 

 About the Program

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 

APPLICATIONS CLOSED!!!
☐ 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 September 2025
Notification: Early November 2025
Workshop Dates: November 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 

FAQs

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. 

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Africa Bioethics Network (ABN)
King’s College London
African Journal of Bioethics (AJB)

🎓 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. 


📍 Nairobi, Kenya | 27 November 2025
🕓 Applications Closed