Side Event • 5th TUK International Conference

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS

Building Postgraduate Capacity in Research Communication, Grant Writing, Publishing & Mentorship

16th November 2026
Technical University of Kenya
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Deadline Applications close on 4th November 2026 at 23.59 (EAT)

One-day workshop

Workshop Training Topics

A full-day programme for early career researchers, organised by the British Academy TU-K Journal Club and sponsored by The Technical University of Kenya.

Academic Writing & Publishing

Mastering article structure, peer-review standards, and manuscript preparation for scholarly journal acceptance.

Grant Writing & Research Funding

Identifying funding sources, framing competitive research proposals, and managing grant budgets.

Research Communication & Presentation

Effectively conveying research findings to academic panels, conferences, and public audiences.

Mentorship & Navigating Postgraduate Study

Building strong faculty advisory relationships and strategically managing advanced degree timelines.

Who can apply

Eligibility & Scholar Benefits

Eligibility Criteria

  • Enrolled in or recently completed a Masters or PhD programme at The Technical University of Kenya.
  • Must possess an unpublished abstract and a draft manuscript ready for development.
  • Must commit to full-day in-person attendance on 16th November 2026.

Participant Benefits & Support

  • Fully covered support. Includes all daily meals and a one-day participant stipend.
  • Formal recognition. Certificate of Participation issued upon completion.
  • Expert feedback. Direct critique on work-in-progress draft manuscripts.
  • Academic networking. Evening networking cocktail with senior mentors.
How to apply

Application & Deadline

Application Requirements

  1. Abstract. Maximum 300 words, single paragraph, single-spaced formatting.
  2. Keywords. At most five relevant search keywords.
  3. Statement. Expression of interest, maximum 500 words.

Applications are evaluated on academic merit and manuscript publication potential.

Application Deadline

4th November 2026 at 23.59 (EAT).

Abstract submission is mandatory.

Submit your application online. Attach your document as a single PDF with your abstract, keywords, and expression of interest.

Contact: journalclub@tukenya.ac.ke

Sponsors: The Technical University of Kenya
Organizers: British Academy TU-K Journal Club

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