{"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":"2026-04-21T02:57:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T02:57:58","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=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/4m8ZUnd\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/4m8ZUnd<\/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 (NRF), The Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&amp;T Centre), the University of Venda and Epic-Network are pleased&hellip; 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