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Date : March 11-12, 2025
Location : Hotel La Falaise Yaoundé, Cameroon (Apply NOW)

About the course

The Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a two-day intensive training course on scientific writing and publication, aiming to improve the scientific writing and publishing skills of young academics, researchers and professionals. The course is specifically designed to enable participants to:

  • Write high standard research papers
  • Master the editorial and peer review processes
  • Learn how to efficiently manage references
  • Pitch their research for different audiences
  • Understand ethical issues and good practices related to scientific publication

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Why should you attend?

  • Acquisition of knowledge and skills to produce high standard research papers and publish in top-ranked journals
  • Acquisition of lifetime and game changing skills
  • Highly interactive and practical training format
  • Certificate of participation awarded at the end of the training
  • Post-training follow-up

Expected outcomes

At the end of this course, we expect participants to:

  • Master the principles of writing high-quality scientific manuscripts.
  • Gain practical strategies for publishing in high-impact journals.
  • Understand ethical guidelines and best practices for scientific publication.
  • Build confidence to lead as first authors and co-authors in global research.
  • Be part of an active mentorship network supporting ongoing professional growth.

Target audience

The course is tailored for:

  • Master’s and PhD students.
  • Early-career researchers and professionals in academia and related fields.

Course delivery

Lectures, simulations, case-study discussions, group work.

Course Registration

Once selected to join this special training program, participants shall pay a registration fee.

  • XAF 15,000 for students
  • XAF 30,000 for non-students.

The number of participants is limited to 25 and some targeted participants may receive sponsorships.

Payment: Once selected, participants can pay via Mtn Mobile Money, Eventbrite, cash, bank transfer or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, and PayPal). All bank charges and commissions are the responsibility of the participant. On-site payment is not allowed.

Attendees are required to provide drafts of abstracts or manuscripts they would like critiqued, and they will be given opportunity to discuss it with a faculty member.

As part of the training program, candidates will receive training materials during the 2 days.

Selection Process and Timeline

  • November 27, 2024: Online application opens.
  • January 8, 2025: Application deadline.
  • January 9 – 10, 2025: Review and selection of successful applicants.
  • January 13, 2025: Notice and announcement of selected candidates.
  • March 11 – 12, 2025: Scientific and Manuscripts Writing Course in Yaoundé.

 Scholarship Application

The foundation offers a SCHOLARSHIP to sponsor 5 free seats for the training.

About the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation

The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation was established to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology innovation, public health, and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. The Foundation partners with local governments, policymakers, private enterprises, civil society organizations, and development partners to expand resources available to entrepreneurs, farmers, and small business owners, improving individual livelihoods.

About the Nkafu Policy Institute

The Nkafu Policy Institute is an African think tank with a mission to provide independent, in-depth, and insightful policy recommendations that enable all Africans to prosper in free, fair, democratic, and sustainable economies. The Institute’s team of analysts, experts, and researchers works on governance and democracy, health and education, peace and security, science and technology, and economic policy.

Contacts

Questions related to the organization of this event can be sent to:

Ms. Solange Dabou, Policy Analyst – Health Division, Nkafu Policy Institute  [email protected]
Nkafu Policy Institute : P: (+237) 222 31 15 84 / (+237) 654 86 72 54 – www.nkafu.org