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WORKSHOP 2026

ARUA HOSTS THE INAUGURAL REGIONAL WORKSHOP FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) will host a three-day workshop for the first cohort of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) from 28–30 January 2026. The workshop, hosted by the University of Ghana, brings together 34 early-career researchers who are currently at different stages of their six months fellowships which are sponsored by either Mastercard Foundation or the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The participants are drawn primarily from ARUA member universities and are attached to ARUA Centres of Excellence located across the Alliance’s 23 member Universities.

The event will be officially opened by Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana and Vice Chair of the ARUA Board.

Supported by the Mastercard Foundation, the workshop seeks to build core research competencies, strengthen proposal and grant-writing capabilities, enhance collaboration and networking among ARUA researchers, and foster career development strategies. The workshop programme features well-curated sessions led by seasoned and accomplished scholars drawn from ARUA Centres of Excellence as well as research-intensive institutions in Ghana. The practical and interactive workshop will incorporate plenary discussions, group activities, case studies, self-learning activities, and a networking cocktail.

A major highlight of the workshop will be a moderated panel discussion titled “Scaling the Heights in Academia and Research – Lessons for Early Career Researchers”, The panel discussion features distinguished researchers, mostly women, whose professional journeys and impact are expected to inspire the ECRs majority (70%) of whom are female.

At the end of the workshop, participants are expected to be better equipped with the tools, networks, and strategic insights needed to advance impactful research careers and contribute to Africa’s development agenda. The initiative underscores ARUA’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of African scholars and strengthening research ecosystems across the continent.

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ARUA Hosts Maiden Information Webinar for Early-Career Researchers in Africa

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WORKSHOP 2026

ARUA HOSTS THE INAUGURAL REGIONAL WORKSHOP FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS

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