Write to Publish: A Writing Workshop for Early-Career Researchers in Gender-Based Violence

The Gender Violence Research and Collaboration Network (GVR-CN) is proud to announce the Write to Publish workshop collection—a singular alternative for early-career researchers devoted to advancing scholarship in the sphere of gender-based violence. Designed to information contributors by means of the often-complex technique of scientific publishing, this intensive six-part workshop collection gives a supportive, small-group surroundings to equip contributors with the abilities and confidence wanted to produce and submit a peer-reviewed journal article in 2025.

Led by Dr. Astha Ramaiya, a seasoned researcher and Assistant Scientist on the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the workshop gives customized steerage on educational writing and publication technique. With solely 15 spots out there, this program is very selective, aiming to present every participant with tailor-made mentorship and detailed suggestions all through the collection.

Who Should Apply?

This alternative is open to early-career researchers who meet the next standards:

• Have accomplished a bachelor’s diploma, or

• Are presently pursuing or have accomplished a grasp’s diploma inside the previous 5 years, or

• Are in the first 12 months of a PhD program, and

• Are presently engaged on or planning to develop a manuscript targeted on gender-based violence, and

• Can commit to attending all six periods of the workshop.

Preference will likely be given to candidates who haven’t but revealed a peer-reviewed article, in order to higher help rising students navigating their first educational publication.

What the Workshop Covers

Participants will obtain complete steerage on every stage of the publication course of:

• Identifying acceptable journals for submission

• Structuring and drafting every part of a manuscript, from summary to conclusion

• Understanding submission necessities and publication prices

• Responding to peer assessment and revising drafts

• Navigating authorship and moral issues

The construction of this system permits contributors to construct their manuscripts step-by-step, with accountability mechanisms constructed in by means of biweekly writing teams and direct suggestions periods. Writing accountability teams—hosted each different Friday—may also present ongoing, casual help, although attendance is optionally available.

Workshop Schedule

Each session will run for one hour and happen at globally accessible instances. The full schedule is as follows:

• 3 September 2025

• 17 September 2025

• 1 October 2025

• 15 October 2025

• 29 October 2025

• 12 November 2025

All periods are held at:

• 9:00 AM-10:00 AM EDT

• 2:00 PM-3:00 PM BST

• 4:00 PM-5:00 PM EAT

• 6:30 PM-7:30 PM IST

• 11:00 PM-12:00 AM AEST

In addition, each two weeks, the GVR-CN, alongside Astha, will likely be out there at Friday writing accountability teams to assist reply any questions and supply ongoing suggestions. These periods will not be necessary.

Please be aware:

• Only 15 contributors will likely be chosen.
• You should be out there to attend all 6 periods.
• Applicants must be early-career researchers (publish or current-MA/MPH/PhD candidates or inside 5 years post-degree).
• You should be presently engaged on or planning to work on a paper associated to gender-based violence.
• We will give choice to those that haven’t revealed any peer assessment publications earlier than.

About the Workshop Lead: Dr. Astha Ramaiya

Dr. Astha Ramaiya is an esteemed scholar in sexual and reproductive well being, adolescent well-being, and gender-based violence in low- and middle-income international locations. Originally from Tanzania, Dr. Ramaiya has revealed over 35 peer-reviewed articles in journals similar to The Lancet, PLoS Medicine, and Social Science & Medicine. Her expertise as each a researcher and mentor makes her exceptionally well-suited to information new voices in educational publishing.

Application Process

Applications at the moment are open and should be submitted by July 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM EDT.

To apply, potential contributors should full the net application type linked beneath, which would require:

• A temporary assertion of motivation

• Confirmation of eligibility standards

• A abstract of the paper concept or subject associated to gender-based violence

Apply now

Successful candidates will likely be notified by the finish of July 2025.

Why This Matters

Research in gender-based violence is important to informing coverage, bettering service provision, and selling justice and fairness worldwide. Yet many early-career researchers—notably these from underrepresented or under-resourced backgrounds—face challenges in navigating the scientific publishing course of. The Write to Publish workshop goals to shut that hole by providing focused, hands-on coaching led by an skilled in the sphere.

By collaborating in this collection, you not solely enhance your individual capability to contribute meaningfully to the educational discourse on gender-based violence—you additionally be a part of a community of rising students dedicated to producing analysis that issues.

If you’re prepared to take the subsequent step in your educational profession, we encourage you to apply for this transformative studying alternative.

For questions or extra info, please contact the Gender Violence Research and Collaboration Network.

For extra alternatives, please go to the web site of Opportunities For Youth.