The Early Career Researcher (ECR) Winter School, co-hosted by the Global Change Institute (GCI) at the University of the Witwatersrand, in collaboration with the Transformations Community and Earth System Governance, offers a pre-conference activity for TC/ESG 2025.
Designed for Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral fellows, the Winter School focuses on exploring transformations through the lens of justice and equity. This year, it will take place in Skukuza, Kruger National Park, providing a unique environment for deep intellectual engagement.
🗓️ Application deadline: June 15, 2025
🗓️ Selected candidates notified by: June 30, 2025
We’re offering 20 places, with 10 reserved for African candidates and 10 for the global community. A diverse lineup of academics will lead the sessions, with further details coming soon. Limited scholarships will be available to support participation.
Key Themes:
🌐 Bridging and Bonding: Strengthening Interdisciplinary Collaborations
🌱 Transformative Culture and Learning: Exploring cultural shifts in sustainability
💡 Disruptive Change: Understanding innovation and structural shifts
⚖️ Democracy and Multilateralism Under Pressure: Examining governance challenges
Who Can Apply?
- PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career faculty in relevant fields
- Practitioners working on sustainability and governance
- Scholars with a strong interest in justice and equity in sustainability transformations
Fees:
- For African candidates: US$500
- For the global community: US$550
🎓 Limited scholarships available
For academic inquiries, contact Gwinyai Taruvinga at gwinyai.taruvinga@wits.ac.za.
🌿 Join us for a transformative learning experience in the heart of Kruger National Park!
