AfricaLics Ph.D. Academy

Summary:

The AfricaLics network is an academic research and capacity-building network that focuses on the process of innovation—the introduction of new or improved goods, procedures, organizational structures, and modes of operation into previously unexplored environments—and how it relates to the social and economic development of African nations. This kind of research is starting to be referred to in the network as “innovation and development studies” since it is at the nexus of innovation studies and development studies.

For PhD students (and a select few master’s students) concentrating on innovation and development studies who are presently enrolled in African universities, the 10th AfricaLics PhD Academy presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They can interact with eminent scholars in the field, deepen their grasp of this expanding topic, and get insightful input on their ongoing research endeavors thanks to this chance.

The 10th AfricaLics PhD Academy is scheduled to take place virtually through the University of Thomas SANKARA, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and FasoLics, a national chapter of AfricaLics. Through the online format, participants will have the chance to network with colleagues and professionals in the field of innovation and development studies.

This is an invitation to apply to participate in this one-week program for PhD students working on the subject of innovation and development studies at an African university. The call is equally pertinent to master’s students, as well as those who have earned a master’s degree and are thinking about applying to Ph.D. programs in innovation and development studies. Applicants who are PhD students will be given priority.

Qualification:

The target audience for this online academy is mostly second and third-year Ph.D. students studying innovation and development, with a focus on the relationship between innovation and social and economic development in Africa.

About twenty to twenty-five African students and a small number of international students studying the challenges of innovation and development facing African nations will be housed at the Academy.

PhD students

• be at least in the beginning of his/her second year at the time of the academy.
• work explicitly on issues related to policy-oriented analysis of science, technology and innovation.
• be able to present an original paper reflecting his/her research and/or thesis work those fits within the thematic areas of the AfricaLics network. The thematic areas of AfricaLics are available here – https://africalics.org/thematic-areas/

Master’s students

Master’s degree students who wish to participate will need to fulfil the following requirements:

• be a registered student in an African university on a master’s degree programme in the area of innovation and development studies, economics, business or management studies, sociology or development studies or similar.
• have a Masters project that focuses on an aspect of innovation studies (i.e. innovation management, innovation systems, science, technology and innovation policy)

How to Apply

Please send the following documents to the AfricaLics Secretariat (phd-academy@africalics.org) on or before 23:00 hours East Africa time on Friday 22nd March 2024

Deadline:

22 Mar 2024

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