The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Science Diplomacy Summer School 2025 for early to mid-career Researchers (Funded to Johannesburg, South Africa).

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Application Deadline: 22 September 2025

Applications at the moment are open for the 2025 Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Science Diplomacy Summer School. Science diplomacy is rising as a essential instrument for addressing shared world challenges. Leveraging the ideas of worldwide collaboration, mutual belief, and evidence-informed policymaking, science diplomacy presents distinctive pathways for advancing sustainable growth.

The 10 day programme developed in collaboration with authorities departments (DIRCO, DSTI), native and regional assume tanks (The Science Diplomacy Capital of Africa (SDCfA), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR,) Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS), the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) goals to equip members with the information, expertise, and networks to leverage science-policy-diplomacy interfaces for Africa’s sustainable growth and world engagement.

Program Structure

The Summer School will comprise keynote lectures, and sensible workouts to apply classes learnt. The programme will likely be structured as follows:

• Online Introductory classes: 15-17 October
• In-person content material classes: 19-24 October (hybrid)
• Online analysis classes: 24 October

Eligibility Requirements

Applications are invited from:

• Researchers (early to mid-career) within the social and pure sciences based mostly in Africa;
• Policymakers and authorities officers engaged in worldwide cooperation and evidence-informed policymaking throughout the continent;
• The diplomatic neighborhood

Support

• The programme is obtainable for gratis to chosen members. Limited help in direction of journey and/or lodging could also be thought-about for members based mostly exterior South Africa, topic to availability.
• Applicants are requested to point out of their application if they want to be thought-about for such help.
• Kindly notice that HSRC sponsorship won’t cowl private bills, visa charges, medical prices, or incidental bills.

Application Process

Interested candidates are requested to submit:

• A accomplished online application form.
• A motivation letter (most 200 phrases) explaining curiosity, relevance to their profession, and anticipated contribution.
• A brief CV (most 3 pages).
• Endorsement letter from their employer/host establishment confirming help and availability for the 10-day programme.

Applications ought to be submitted on-line by way of Science Diplomacy Summer School no later than 22 September 2025 (23:59 SAST).

For enquiries, please contact: Lumka Luzipho at [email protected]

Timeline:

• Call for Applications Opens: 05 September 2025
• Deadline for Applications: 22 September 2025
• Notification of Selected Participants: 26 September 2025
• Programme Dates: 15–24 October 2025

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the HSRC Science Diplomacy Summer School.