Are you a PhD candidate or early-career researcher from or based in Africa, working on agrarian and food systems under climate change? This is for you!
Apply now for the fully-funded Africa Writeshop in Critical Agrarian Studies and Scholar-Activism.
🗓️ 29 September – 6 October 2025
📍 University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
The Journal of Peasant Studies (JPS), together with its esteemed partners, is excited to announce the Africa Writeshop in Critical Agrarian Studies and Scholar-Activism taking place from 29 September to 6 October 2025 at the University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa.
This initiative is a collaboration among the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Collective of Agrarian Scholar-Activists from the South (CASAS), Initiatives in Critical Agrarian Studies (ICAS), and the International Institute for Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam.
The Writeshop aims to empower PhD students and early career researchers who are based in or originally from Africa by enhancing their understanding of international journal publications in the field of Critical Agrarian Studies.
Position Overview
The Africa Writeshop seeks a maximum of 25 participants consisting of PhD researchers in their post-fieldwork phase and early career researchers (up to eight years from PhD completion).
Participants will engage in strategic discussions and practical workshops focusing on critical aspects of scholar-activism specific to agrarian and food systems, particularly under the pressures of climate change.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend eight days of intensive workshops that will cover topics including journal selection, manuscript preparation, navigating peer reviews, and improving publication strategies.
- Participate in field visits and peer review sessions throughout the Writeshop.
- Circulate a draft manuscript (based on an accepted abstract) of 8,000-10,000 words prior to the Writeshop.
Application Criteria
Interested candidates must submit the following:
- An abstract of 500 words related to critical agrarian studies as per the JPS aims and scope.
- A short bio of 250 words.
- Names and contact information of two academic references.
Successful applicants will be required to confirm their acceptance and submit their draft manuscript before the Writeshop.
Important Dates
- Deadline for applications: 18 April 2025
- Application results announced: 16 May 2025
- Draft paper due: 31 August 2025
Logistics
Selected participants will receive comprehensive logistical details ahead of the Writeshop, including information regarding accommodation and visa requirements.
Participants will arrive on 28 September 2025 and depart on 6 October 2025.
Opportunity for Continued Engagement
Workshop participants are also invited to stay for a second week to attend the Land, Life and Society Conference organized by PLAAS, happening from 7-9 October 2025.
For inquiries, please contact one of the organizing partners or email the Writeshop team at jpsafrica@plaas.org.za (please do not send applications to this address).
This event is exclusively in-person; there will be no online participation option. For regular updates, follow JPS through their website and social media platforms.
Embark on this journey to enhance knowledge, refine skills, and contribute to the vibrant discourse in Critical Agrarian Studies. The world of academic activism awaits your voice!
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