Call for Applications
The UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction is receiving applications for the International Writing Workshop for Early Career Researchers from the Global South, to be held at the Institute of International Relations at PUC-Rio, Rio de Janeiro, from 8 to 10 April 2026.

We welcome applications from:
– PhD candidates and early career researchers (within 10 years of PhD, excluding caregiving breaks)
– Based in Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam, or Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
– With limited experience in high-impact publishing
– Proficient in written and spoken English

Focus of the workshop
The event will support researchers working at the intersection of Peace and Conflict Studies and Humanitarian Studies, with the aim of:
– Strengthening academic writing and publication strategies
– Promoting interdisciplinary dialogue and co-learning
– Building capacity in academic leadership and grant writing

We strongly encourage applications from women, LGBTIQ+ researchers, and scholars with diverse lived experiences.

Application deadline: 15 September 2025
More information is available in the full call.