The Research Committee on Sociological Association invites early-career researchers from the Sub-Saharan Africa region (or PhD candidates whose studies focus on the region) for an online workshop aiming to produce high-quality articles for publication in international agri-food journals.
The aim of this workshop is to support early-career agri-food researchers in moving their papers for successful publication in international journals. The objective is to provide feedback on the works-in-progress (i.e., constructive feedback on draft papers), and advise the authors on some strategies to adopt for publishing. This is NOT a traditional research seminar with presentations/ questions. Successful participants will submit their papers and receive individual comments on them before and during the workshop from both mentors and peers. During the workshop, participants will spend time examining some of the common issues and opportunities identified in reviewed manuscripts as well as tactics that can improve the manuscript’s publication success. After the workshop, participants will receive continued support from faculty mentors to ensure they successfully publish their papers.
Who can apply:
We welcome applications from RC40 members, African Rural Sociologists, and people interested in contributing towards the development of a strong interdisciplinary food systems research network.
• Early-career agri-food researchers from Africa whose works are focused on food systems (production, processing, packaging, distribution, marketing, purchasing, consumption, and waste of food).
• Ph.D. candidates, young faculty & researchers working and living in Africa, and those who have earned their PhDs in the last seven years and not managed to publish their works in international journals are highly encouraged to apply.
Workshop Format
This workshop will follow six phases:
Application (Deadline Jan. 30th, 2023): Interested participants submit an online application form that will include a short bio (up to 200 words), a CV (including any published work), and an abstract (up to 400 words) of a paper proposition focusing on contemporary agri-food/ food systems issue;
Invitation to participate in the workshop (Feb.10, 2023): Successful applicants will be notified and invited to submit well-written draft papers that will be supported by the workshop;
Working papers (Mar. 30th,2023): Workshop participants will submit well-written draft papers (6,000 – 9,000 words) that will be reviewed by faculty mentors and peers ahead of the workshop;
Online workshop (Apr. 2023): Participants will participate in a two-day intensive workshop;
Conference presentation (Jun. – Aug. 2023): Workshop participants will receive support to attend and present their working papers at an international conference;
Special issue publication: Participants will receive continued support to ensure the successful completion and publication of their final papers in The International Journal of Sociology of Agriculture and Food.
Submit your application here using the following link: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DPNqkFGhWMirP0
If you have questions, please contact:
Dr. Manka N. Sheila épse Nkamta: manka_ngoh@yahoo.com
Dr. Fridah Mubichi-Kut: mfm96@Cornell.edu