Empowering Early-Career Researchers in Africa
The Network of Early Career Researchers on Digitalisation and Internationalisation (NECREDI) is a Community of Practice under the African Network for Internationalisation of Education (ANIE).
We provide a platform for young African researchers to connect, collaborate, and thrive in the global academic space. NECREDI emerged from the EU-funded DigiGrad Project (2023–2026), which focuses on enhancing postgraduate training and research in African universities through digitalisation and internationalisation.
Our vision is to strengthen Africa’s role in global research by empowering early-career researchers with the tools, partnerships, and opportunities they need to drive innovation and address Africa’s unique challenges.
What We Do & Who Can Join
Network Formation & Membership
- Open membership platform for early-career researchers across Africa.
- Clear guidelines to encourage active engagement.
Capacity-Building
- Training workshops and webinars on proposal writing, grant applications, and international research collaborations.
Research Exchanges
- Partnerships with African and global institutions.
- Exchange programs for skills development and networking.
Conferences & Symposiums
- Annual conferences and regional forums on internationalisation and digitalisation.
Collaborative Research
- Support for joint projects between African and global researchers.
- Mentorship for initiating and managing collaborations.
Policy Advocacy
- Engagement with policymakers to amplify the role of young scholars.
- Development of policy papers to promote internationalisation in Africa.
Postgraduate Students
Master’s and PhD students seeking to expand their research skills and networks.
Early-Career Researchers (under 40)
Emerging scholars building their academic careers and global presence.
Young Faculty Members
Lecturers and academic staff keen to strengthen research and teaching through internationalisation.
Research Managers & Administrators
Professionals supporting research projects, grants, and collaborations within institutions.