Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Science Diplomacy Summer School 2025 – YOA

Deadline: September 22, 2025

Applications are open for the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Science Diplomacy Summer School 2025. Science diplomacy is rising as a vital instrument for addressing shared world challenges. Leveraging the ideas of worldwide collaboration, mutual belief, and proof-knowledgeable policymaking, science diplomacy provides distinctive pathways for advancing sustainable improvement.

The 10 day programme developed in collaboration with authorities departments (DIRCO, DSTI), native and regional suppose 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 data, expertise, and networks to leverage science-coverage-diplomacy interfaces for Africa’s sustainable improvement and world engagement.

Programme Structure

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

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

Benefits

• The programme is obtainable for free of charge to chose members. Limited assist in the 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 of their application in the event that they wish to be thought-about for such assist. Kindly notice that HSRC sponsorship won’t cowl private bills, visa charges, medical prices, or incidental bills.

Eligibility

Open to:

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

Application

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 assist and availability for the ten-day programme.

For extra info, go to Science Diplomacy Summer School.