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Date: May 27-28, 2026
Venue: COFE Hotel, Yaoundé
Theme: “Writing to Inform, Inspire, and create Impact”
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About the workshop

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

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

Who should attend?

This workshop is intended but not limited to:

  • Master and PhD students
  • Recent PhD graduates
  • Researchers with public and private organisations
  • Professionals involved with research-related activities

Course delivery

Combination of concise presentations, interactive discussions, and hands-on exercises.

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 encouraged 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

  • February 9, 2026: Online application opens.
  • April 30, 2026: Application deadline.
  • May 4 – 8, 2026: Review and selection of successful applicants.
  • May 11, 2026: Notice and announcement of selected candidates.
  • May 27 – 28, 2026: Scientific and Manuscripts Writing Course in Yaoundé.

Scholarship Application

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

Eligibility criteria

  • Be a student at Master or PhD level
  • Demonstrate a strong motivation to attend the course
  • Submit a recent, unpublished paper or conference abstract: It should contain all the following elements: Introduction, Material and methods, Results, Conclusion, Key words.

How to apply?

Application is to be completed entirely online. No application received by any other mean will be considered.

Application deadline for the scholarship:  February 27, 2026

Results notification (for both selected and non-selected participants): March 13, 2026

To apply for a sponsored seat, complete the application form Application form here

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:

Dr. Solange Dabou, Health Policy Analyst, Division of Health Policy and Research, Nkafu Policy Institute
[email protected]

For more information (Agenda, Facilitators…) visit the Workshop webpage