Tools for Thriving in Academia
Guides, templates, and connections to help African and Afro-descendant scholars navigate and succeed in academic careers.
Publishing in African Languages: A Practical Guide
Step-by-step guidance on navigating journals, publishers, and peer review processes for multilingual scholarship.
Tenure & Promotion Dossier Templates
Customizable templates and examples for building a compelling tenure case, including teaching statements and diversity contributions.
Black Women Scholars Mentorship Network
Connect with experienced academics offering guidance on research, publishing, and navigating institutional politics.
Grants & Fellowships for African Scholars
Curated list of funding opportunities specifically for African and Afro-descendant researchers, updated monthly.
Decolonizing Your Literature Review
Recorded workshop on diversifying citations and centering African scholarship in academic writing.
Navigating the Academic Job Market
Insights on crafting applications, preparing for interviews, and evaluating offers as a Black woman scholar.
Writing Accountability Groups
Join structured writing groups with fellow scholars to maintain momentum on dissertations, articles, and books.
Grant Writing for Humanities Scholars
Templates and strategies for crafting competitive grant applications in the humanities and social sciences.
Academic CV Templates
Field-specific CV templates designed for scholars at different career stages, from graduate students to full professors.
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We welcome contributions from scholars across the diaspora. Submit guides, templates, reading lists, or other materials that have helped you navigate academia.
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