Deadline: April 22, 2024.

The TYRLP is an initiative of the University of Pretoria in partnership with the Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP), Inclusive Innovation, and the Robert Bosch Stiftung. It serves early career researchers in basic and applied sciences, engineering, social sciences, arts and the humanities.
The programme aims to grow early career academics at UP in the areas of thought leadership, team development, engagement, and collaboration, to enable them to solve the complex issues that face society.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The programme follows a highly interactive approach to training, including the application of skills to a leadership project, peer support, and mentorship. Fellows will attend a two-day intensive on‐site programme at Future Africa Campus. The process involves an approach that cycles between theory, application, and reflection. Participants will be challenged to work collaboratively to design initiatives that advance a new paradigm for their science.

The training will cover elements of:
● Core elements of collective leadership
● Creative and systems thinking
● Development of effective networks
● Stakeholder engagement for change
● Maximising the efficiency and impact of collaborative efforts
● Advanced dialogue and communication skills
● Effective problem-solving and decision-making

Following the initial training, the ASLP team will engage with fellows for a year, sharing information on resources and stimulating further interaction.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The following criteria are used as a guide for the nomination and selection of fellows:
● A research fellowship with one year of experience or a faculty position at UP
● Outstanding scientific potential and outputs
● A desire to nurture a culture of research excellence
● Internationally influential, but South Africa and Africa focused
● A desire to work collaboratively on inter‐ and transdisciplinary problems
● An appetite for multiple stakeholder engagement and research communication
● Commitment to participate in all the activities of the fellowship.

APPLICATION

To apply click here: https://forms.gle/vcqZte215Mx12TqA9

Apply through the OFFICIAL LINK