RESOURCES

Tools for Thriving in Academia

Guides, templates, and connections to help African and Afro-descendant scholars navigate and succeed in academic careers.

Guide01

Publishing in African Languages: A Practical Guide

Step-by-step guidance on navigating journals, publishers, and peer review processes for multilingual scholarship.

By Blackademia DiariesDownload
Toolkit02

Tenure & Promotion Dossier Templates

Customizable templates and examples for building a compelling tenure case, including teaching statements and diversity contributions.

By Dr. Fatou DialloDownload
Directory03

Black Women Scholars Mentorship Network

Connect with experienced academics offering guidance on research, publishing, and navigating institutional politics.

By BD CommunityAccess
Database04

Grants & Fellowships for African Scholars

Curated list of funding opportunities specifically for African and Afro-descendant researchers, updated monthly.

By Blackademia DiariesAccess
Workshop05

Decolonizing Your Literature Review

Recorded workshop on diversifying citations and centering African scholarship in academic writing.

By Prof. Chiamaka ObiAccess
Guide06

Navigating the Academic Job Market

Insights on crafting applications, preparing for interviews, and evaluating offers as a Black woman scholar.

By Dr. Thandiwe MoyoDownload
Program07

Writing Accountability Groups

Join structured writing groups with fellow scholars to maintain momentum on dissertations, articles, and books.

By BD CommunityAccess
Guide08

Grant Writing for Humanities Scholars

Templates and strategies for crafting competitive grant applications in the humanities and social sciences.

By Prof. Aminata TraoréDownload
Template09

Academic CV Templates

Field-specific CV templates designed for scholars at different career stages, from graduate students to full professors.

By Blackademia DiariesDownload

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