Building Research Skills for Impact

The African Alliance for Research, Advocacy and Innovation (AARAI) invites qualified researchers, academics, research professionals, and experienced practitioners to express their interest in serving as facilitators for the AARAI Research Bootcamp 2026, scheduled for 30–31 October 2026 via Zoom.

The bootcamp is designed to equip early-career researchers, students, and emerging scholars with practical skills to develop researchable ideas and transform them into well-structured research proposals. We are seeking facilitators who are passionate about research capacity development, academic mentorship, and strengthening the quality and impact of research.

Areas of Facilitation

Facilitators are invited to contribute to one or more of the following sessions:

Research Thinking and the Fundamentals of Good Research

Finding the Evidence: Literature Searching, Identifying Research Gaps and Using Research Databases

From Research Problem to Research Questions, Aim and SMART Objectives

Choosing the Right Research Methodology: Study Design, Sampling, Data Collection and Research Ethics

Academic Writing, Referencing, Research Integrity and Responsible Use of AI

Bringing It All Together: Structuring a Research Proposal, Planning the Analysis and Pitching Your Idea

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from individuals with relevant academic qualifications, research experience, practical expertise, and a demonstrated interest in mentoring emerging researchers. Applicants should be able to communicate complex research concepts clearly and incorporate practical examples, interactive discussions, or exercises into their sessions.

Facilitator Responsibilities

Selected facilitators will be expected to deliver an engaging, practical, and well-structured online session within the allocated time. They should provide relevant learning materials or exercises where appropriate and help participants develop skills they can apply to their own research projects.

How to Express Interest

Interested candidates should indicate the topic or topics they wish to facilitate and provide a brief professional profile highlighting their qualifications, relevant experience, and areas of research expertise.

Event details

Dates: 30–31 October 2026

Format: Online via Zoom

Organiser: African Alliance for Research, Advocacy and Innovation (AARAI)

Registration and event information: https://aaraihub.org/research-bootcamp-registration/

We particularly encourage researchers and professionals who are committed to mentorship, collaborative learning, and making research more accessible to emerging scholars to participate.

Join us in building research capacity, nurturing emerging talent, and advancing Research for Impact.