Report on The African Research Career Development Workshop

The Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) in the United Kingdom in partnership with NASAC and the Academy of Sciences of South Africa (ASSAf) held a three-day “African Researcher Career Development” workshop on 13-15th November 2024 at the Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers in Johannesburg, South Africa. The workshop aimed to provide career development and collaboration opportunities for early career researchers and emerging research leaders in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). It was attended by approximately 60 researchers, with speakers being drawn from leading research institutions in Africa and Europe.

The workshop was designed to support health-focused early career researchers post-doc (Doctorate) with up to seven years post-PhD experience in advancing their careers. During the three days, they focused on grant writing, delivered by experienced researchers from across Africa. The workshop also featured complementary sessions on relevant themes, presentations by accomplished senior researchers, and networking opportunities to facilitate peer interaction and relationship building.