About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
Applications are currently open for the Research Communication Program 2026, a flagship initiative of the Leaders of Africa Institute.
The program is designed to help researchers strengthen their ability to communicate research effectively, develop strategic communication skills and build a stronger professional research profile.
The opportunity is open internationally and welcomes applicants from all academic and research fields.
About the Research Communication Program
Research can have significant value, but communicating research findings clearly to different audiences is an essential skill for researchers who want their work to have greater visibility and impact.
The Leaders of Africa Institute's Research Communication Program provides participants with personalized mentorship and practical skills focused on strategic research communication.
Through the program, participants can work on improving how they present and communicate their research while developing a stronger professional profile.
What the Program Offers
Participants in the Research Communication Program can benefit from:
Personalized mentorship to support their research communication development
Training in strategic communication skills
Guidance on how to communicate research effectively
Support in developing a stronger research profile
Opportunities to improve professional visibility
Skills that can help researchers communicate their work to wider audiences
The program is intended to support researchers who want to become more effective communicators and increase the visibility of their academic or research work.
Who Can Apply?
The Research Communication Program is open to applicants internationally.
Importantly, the program welcomes applicants from all fields, meaning researchers do not need to belong to a particular academic discipline to be considered.
If you are involved in research and are interested in improving your communication skills, strengthening your research profile and increasing professional visibility, this program may be relevant to you.
Why Research Communication Skills Matter
Researchers increasingly need to communicate their work beyond academic publications and specialist audiences.
Strong research communication can help professionals explain complex ideas more clearly, share findings with broader audiences and present their expertise effectively.
Developing these skills may also help researchers build professional networks and create opportunities for collaboration, recognition and career development.
Application Process
Interested applicants can begin their application through the Research Communication Program 2026 application portal.
The application system also provides a "Save and Resume Later" option. This allows applicants to start completing the form, save their progress and return to the application at a later time.
When using this feature, applicants can have a secure application link sent to their email so they can resume the form later
How to apply