Academia in Africa

Being a researcher in the African context can be a challenging experience, as we have discussed in previous articles. However, research on and for the continent can be deeply impactful to society at large. Research has many societal and academic impacts which can transform society.  What is your impact as an African researcher? Policy and […]

Are you searching for organizations providing training to help you on your Masters and PhD Journey? End your search at Africa Research Hub! Training programmes are crucial for African Masters and PhD students as they can help broaden their career prospects beyond academia. Such training programs often focus on practical skills like project management, communication,

Are you searching for Organizations offering travel grants for Masters and PhD students? This is just the blog for you! Travel grants are essential for Masters and PhD students, enabling them to attend conferences, conduct research, and collaborate internationally. These grants, offered by universities, professional organizations, and foundations, cover expenses such as airfare, accommodation, and

Here are 10 organizations providing research grants to African ecologists that you don’t want to miss out on this year! Grants for African ecologists: Overview Africa’s biodiversity is vast and uniquely rich, encompassing diverse ecosystems and species. Promoting local research empowers African scientists to address conservation challenges with locally relevant solutions. Organizations offering research grants

Wondering how to write a good literature review for your master’s or PhD in Africa? You came to the right place! In this blog, we share the basics to help you get started on the right foot. Writing a good literature review is a critical skill for any researcher. It involves summarizing, analyzing, and synthesizing

Are you searching for Scholarships and Fellowships for African students in 2024? You came to the right place! We have spoken in previous articles about the challenges facing African researchers doing their graduate studies on the continent. We highlighted key challenges such as funding and mentorship gaps that can hinder career progress for the African

In this blog we discuss the Crucial Role of Mentorship in the PhD Journey, how it’s not just crucial but also a lifeline for the African researcher. Tune it to see how. Embarking on any journey of graduate studies (Masters or PhD) is akin to navigating uncharted waters. It’s a rigorous intellectual adventure filled with

Wondering how to address structural challenges faced by African researchers? You came to the right place! In a previous article, I looked at some structural challenges facing African researchers in building careers on the continent. These challenges can hinder students’ progress, in many cases delaying completion of programmes and in others, causing students to drop

It’s well known that PhD graduation rates in Kenya are low and that Kenyan PhD graduates are older than their counterparts in other countries, on average. We have discussed some challenges facing African researchers at Masters and PhD level in a previous article.  Several articles have explored this issue over the years, pointing out the