The Nkafu Policy Institute, a branch of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation, invites applications for its 2025 Scientific and Manuscripts Writing Course Scholarship. This intensive 2-day training program is designed to enhance scientific writing and publication skills for young academics, researchers, and professionals.
About the Course
Participants will receive hands-on training to:
- Write high-standard research papers.
- Navigate editorial and peer-review processes effectively.
- Manage references efficiently.
- Pitch research ideas to diverse audiences.
- Understand ethical and good practices in scientific publication.
The course offers an interactive format, including lectures, case studies, group discussions, and simulations, ensuring practical and lifelong skills development. A Certificate of Participation will be awarded upon completion, and participants will benefit from post-training follow-up.
Scholarship Benefits
The foundation sponsors 5 full scholarships, covering the course fee. Selected scholars will gain access to this transformative training, which equips participants with skills to publish in top-tier journals and advance their academic careers.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for:
- Master’s and PhD students keen to improve their research capabilities.
- Recent PhD graduates aiming to enhance their publishing potential.
- Researchers affiliated with public or private organizations.
- Professionals involved in research-related activities.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program.
- Demonstrate strong motivation to attend the course.
- Submit a recent, unpublished paper or conference abstract, including:
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
- Keywords.
Application Process
Applications are exclusively accepted via the online portal https://www.foretiafoundation.org/call-for-application-for-scholarship-2025-scientific-and-manuscripts-writing-course/.
- Application Deadline: December 20, 2025
- Announcement of Results: January 13, 2025.