Year: 2019
Birmingham Business School Doctoral Scholarships 2020/2021 Academic Year
Birmingham Business School is pleased to announce a series of full-time PhD scholarships commencing in the 2020-21 academic year. These are focused on the School’s three core research themes: responsible business; work inclusivity; and regional economic development. Birmingham Business School is renowned for its research contributing to academic debates worldwide. As a research student at Birmingham […]
Read MoreBrand New: APA 7th Edition- What you need to know
We all know the popular phrase “Change is constant”… this change is also experienced in the academics, especially in research writing. The American Psychological Association (APA) has introduced the 7th Edition of the APA Publication Manual, which replaces the 6th edition published in 2009. Citing online material has become more common, the use of inclusive […]
Read MoreCall for PhD Position “African History (Late 15th – Early 19th Century)”
The Department of History invites applications for a PhD position in “African History (Late 15th – Early 19th Century)”. The successful candidate will be a member of the research group lead by Prof Roberto Zaugg, which includes scholars working on different topics and geographical areas. The Department of History of the University of Zurich, Switzerland, […]
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Peer-Review: Upbuilding or Destructive?
I saw the picture above and couldn’t help but laugh! Though true to some extent, peer review is not actually such a bad thing. I found three keys to successful peer review: 1. Let the paper be reviewed by ‘peers’… those in your circle. In this case, those in your area of interest or specialization […]
Read MoreCall for Applications for the Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program, 2020/2021 Academic Year
Applications are invited for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, 2020/2021 academic year. The primary funding for the fellowship is provided by the U.S. Congress and it is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Hubert Humphrey Fellowship is a specialized exchange program for accomplished mid-career professionals. The […]
Read MoreAH Lecture Series III: Research Gaps- How To Identify Them
‘Research gap’ is a common term in every academic study. Identifying a research gap to be filled by your study is the key to achieving originality and can be regarded as the first and most important step in writing a research paper. This article discusses some useful approaches to identifying research gaps as proposed by […]
Read MoreCall for Internship- The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) (Volunteer work)
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is recruiting interns and/or volunteers for a minimum period of 3 months between April-June 2019 and the interns and/or volunteers will work remotely. These opportunities are not based in the FIP Headquarters (The Hague). The interns/volunteers will be working on cross-functional FIP Global Projects and will gain wide-experience in different […]
Read MoreAH Lecture Series II: BE VISIBLE (Increasing Academic Visibility)
For university lecturers, the promotion process takes into account the achievements and reputation of their scholarly activities. As a promotion criterion, most universities demand that lecturers have both national and international reputation. Having a national (and international) reputation means that their academic publishing has been disseminated widely and is frequently cited by other scholars. But […]
Read MoreJob Openings: World Vegetable Center (4 positions available)
World Vegetable Center welcomes you to bring your talent and skills to bear on the Center’s many multidisciplinary research and development activities to increase vegetable production and consumption. Working at WorldVeg will expand the breadth and depth of your research experience. The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters […]
Read MoreCall for Editors: Canadian Journal of African Studies (CJAS)
Applications are invited for the post of Editor for Canadian Journal of African Studies. The role is for a three-year appointment, renewable by mutual consent for a second 3-year term. Start Date: July 2019 About the Journal Canadian Journal of African Studies (CJAS) is the official publication of the Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS). Launched […]
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