ESCANET brings together scholars, students, mentors, research institutions and development partners committed to using knowledge, technology and collaboration to address real-world challenges.
Joining the network gives you an opportunity to connect with a multidisciplinary scholarly community, share your work, discover partnerships and contribute to research with meaningful social and institutional impact.
Who Can Join?
We welcome expressions of interest from:
- Master’s and PhD students.
- PhD holders and early-career researchers.
- Academic supervisors and mentors.
- University departments and research centres.
- Independent scholars and practitioners.
- Public, private and civil-society organisations.
- Development partners and research funders.
- Professionals interested in research, innovation and knowledge exchange.
Ways to Participate
Members and partners may participate by:
- Contributing publications, reports and learning resources.
- Joining seminars, workshops and research events.
- Sharing calls for papers, grants and other opportunities.
- Participating in collaborative research projects.
- Mentoring students and emerging researchers.
- Supporting institutional and international partnerships.
- Contributing expertise to ESCANET programmes.
- Promoting the practical use of research findings.
Participation depends on the relevance of each activity, available capacity and any applicable eligibility requirements.
Benefits of Joining
As part of the ESCANET community, you may gain access to:
- A network of scholars and partner institutions.
- Research collaboration and knowledge-exchange opportunities.
- Academic and professional mentorship.
- Events, seminars and learning activities.
- Calls for papers, conferences, grants and fellowships.
- Greater visibility for eligible research and scholarly work.
- Opportunities to contribute to projects addressing development priorities.
Membership does not automatically guarantee funding, publication, mentorship or placement in a particular project.
Information to Request
The application form could collect:
- Full name.
- Email address and telephone number.
- Country and institution or organisation.
- Current role or academic level.
- Research area or professional expertise.
- Type of participation requested.
- Short biography.
- Reasons for joining ESCANET.
- Website, ORCID or professional profile.
- Relevant CV, publication or supporting document.
- Consent to store and review the submitted information.
Application Process
- Complete the Join the Network form.
- Select the role that best describes you.
- Explain your interests and intended contribution.
- Attach any relevant supporting document.
- Submit the application for review.
The ESCANET team will review your submission and contact you using the details provided. Additional information or a short introductory meeting may be requested.