{"id":3451,"date":"2026-04-17T08:05:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T08:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/istic-unesco.org\/v3\/?p=3451"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:47:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T07:47:17","slug":"call-for-applications-foundations-of-science-diplomacy-a-training-programme-for-early-and-mid-career-researchers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/istic-unesco.org\/v3\/2026\/04\/17\/call-for-applications-foundations-of-science-diplomacy-a-training-programme-for-early-and-mid-career-researchers\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications : Foundations of Science Diplomacy : A Training Programme for Early and Mid-Career Researchers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3451\" class=\"elementor elementor-3451\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8248adb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8248adb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-206717f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"206717f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC), in collaboration with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.futureafrica.science\/our-challenge-domains\/sustainability-transformations-in-africa\/the-future-earth-africa-hub-leadership-centre\/\"> Future Earth Africa Hub and its Leadership Centre (FEAHLC)<\/a> the National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF), The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.namstct.org\/\">Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&amp;T Centre)<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.univen.ac.za\/\">University of Venda<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epicn.org\/\">Epic-Network<\/a> are pleased to invite applications for a <strong>3-day Training programme for Early and Mid-Career Researchers.<\/strong><\/p><p>The training will convene 25-30 participants onsite, with a similar number expected to join virtually.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Dates:<\/strong> 21-23 June 2026<\/p><p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Venue:<\/strong> Cape Town, South Africa<\/p><p>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> 30 April 2026<\/p><hr \/><p>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Programme Objectives<\/strong><\/p><p>This programme aims to:<\/p><ul><li>Provide a solid introduction to <strong>science diplomacy<\/strong><\/li><li>Explore the <strong>science\u2013policy\u2013diplomacy interface<\/strong><\/li><li>Strengthen <strong>practical skills<\/strong> for engaging in this field<\/li><li>Apply concepts to <strong>real-world global challenges<\/strong><\/li><li>Encourage <strong>regional and international perspectives<\/strong><\/li><li>Foster <strong>networking and career development<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Who Should Apply<\/strong><\/p><p>This call is open to researchers who:<\/p><ul><li>Are <strong>early- or mid-career<\/strong> (within 10 years of a PhD or equivalent experience)<\/li><li>Work on <strong>global or regional challenges<\/strong> (e.g. climate, health, food systems, water, energy, digital, SDGs)<\/li><li>Show an interest in <strong>policy, governance, or international collaboration<\/strong><\/li><li>Are fluent in English<\/li><li>Are <strong>based in Africa<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0Download the brochure for more information :<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4u1vreJ\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/4u1vreJ<\/a><\/p><p>\ud83d\udd17 <strong>Apply Now:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4vouYom\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/4vouYom<\/a><\/p><p>\ud83d\udcec Successful applicants will be notified by <strong>15 May 2026<\/strong><\/p><p>Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply and to disseminate this opportunity within their professional networks.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: a3f371dd-7317-4a1b-b52e-40455209355e --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC), in collaboration with Future Earth Africa Hub and its Leadership Centre (FEAHLC) the National Research Foundation of South Africa&hellip; 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