CAPSI PhD Writing and Methodology Workshop 2025: (Deadline 30  May, 2025)

Applications are invited for the CAPSI Ph.D Writing and Methodology Workshop 2025. This workshop is ideal for students who require coaching with framing and submitting successful proposals, as well as candidates who are seeking guidance from seasoned academic supervisors in developing their thesis. Delegates will gain practical knowledge on aspects such as writing skills training, developing research questions, developing research methodology, writing time and supervision.

The retreat’s objectives are aimed at improving academic writing and specifically at:

• Developing research problem statement, objectives, and questions
• Conducting literature reviews
• Developing conceptual framework
• Developing the research methodology – quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods
• Research ethics issues
• Data collection, analysis, and presentation (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method)
• Writing for academic publishing
• Academic Project management

Costs

• CAPSI will cover expenses including accommodation, food, and transport from WBS Campus in Parktown, Johannesburg, to Wits Rural Campus.

Eligibility

• Open to PhD students registered at African universities at any research stage.
• Priority will be given to registered students in any of the following disciplines: Humanities (history, languages, literature, and philosophy); Social Sciences (anthropology, education, geography, law, political science, psychology, sociology, development and international relations); and Business (accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing), especially those working on:
  • Non-profits
  • Philanthropy and social investments
  • Civil society
  • Social enterprises
  • Non-profit sectors contribution to African economies
  • Technology and philanthropy
  • Any other cognate areas

Application

To apply, submit the following documents:

• A motivation letter indicating how this workshop will be beneficial to you.
• Proof of registration
• Letter of support from your supervisor
• Your current research proposal/draft thesis

Successful applicants should prepare to be away in Mpumalanga for the whole week beginning 14 September 2025. They must be available and able to participate throughout the workshop.

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For more information, visit CAPSI Ph.D Writing and Methodology Workshop.