Pre-conference workshop · 4 November 2026
From Research to Global Impact
Writing, Publishing, AI, and Grant-Winning Skills for the Contemporary Scholar
Fee
₦10,000
Spaces
40 only
Modes
Physical · Live online · Asynchronous
Certificate
Yes
About the workshop
Practical skills, not theory alone
Doing good research is only one part of becoming a successful researcher. Many postgraduate students and academics have valuable research ideas and findings but experience difficulties turning them into publishable journal articles, identifying reputable international journals, using emerging research technologies responsibly, managing references, finding funding opportunities, and preparing competitive grant proposals.
The EBSULING 2026 Pre-Conference Research Development Workshop is designed to address these practical challenges. Unlike a conventional lecture, the workshop is built around demonstrations, practical examples, guided exercises and real research problems. Participants will learn not only what to do but also how to do it.
Who should attend
- Postgraduate students
- Early-career researchers
- Lecturers and other academics
- Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers
- Research supervisors
- Independent researchers
- Research and grants officers
- Journal editors and editorial assistants
- Professionals involved in research and knowledge production
Participants from all academic disciplines are welcome.
The programme
Three intensive tracks
Track 1 · 2 hours
From Research to Publishable Article
Writing for International Journals
You have completed a thesis, dissertation, conference paper or research project. You believe the work is good enough to publish — but how do you turn it into an article an international journal will take seriously?
Practical session
Manuscript Clinic: from weak draft to publishable paper
Participants work with a sample weak abstract, introduction or manuscript section, identify its problems, and examine with the facilitator how it can be transformed into a clearer and more publishable version. Bring an abstract or short section of a paper you are currently developing.
By the end of track 1 you should be able to
Identify the publishable contribution of your research, structure an effective journal article, select an appropriate reputable journal, prepare a manuscript for submission, and respond more confidently to editorial and peer-review decisions.
Track 2 · 2 hours
AI-Smart Research
Responsible AI, Referencing, Research Tools and Scholarly Visibility
Artificial intelligence can make some research tasks faster, but it can also generate false information, invent references and create serious problems of authorship and research integrity. The question is no longer whether researchers should use AI, but how they can use it intelligently, ethically and verifiably without surrendering scholarly responsibility.
Practical session
Live demonstration: the AI-smart research workflow
A worked demonstration from research question through search strategy, literature discovery, source verification, reference manager, in-text citation and bibliography, to responsible AI-assisted editing. Bring a laptop or internet-enabled device.
By the end of track 2 you should be able to
Use AI more responsibly in your research workflow, recognise the risks of AI-generated information, verify sources and references, use reference-management tools more effectively, and strengthen your scholarly identity and research visibility.
Track 3 · 2 hours
From Research Idea to Funded Project
Finding and Winning Research Grants
A good research idea does not automatically become a fundable project. Funders support projects that fit their priorities, address clearly defined problems, propose credible solutions and demonstrate achievable outcomes and meaningful impact.
Practical session
Grant Clinic: turning an idea into a fundable project
Working with a real or simulated funding call, participants follow the sequence from eligibility and funder priority through problem, objective, activity and output to outcome and impact — seeing how an ordinary research idea is reframed into the foundation of a competitive application.
By the end of track 3 you should be able to
Search more strategically for funding, determine your eligibility, interpret funding calls, align research ideas with funders’ priorities, develop the major components of a competitive proposal, prepare basic project budgets, and approach potential collaborators more effectively.
Schedule
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
What to bring
- A laptop or suitable internet-enabled device
- Reliable internet access where applicable — limited on-site internet will be provided
- An abstract, manuscript or research idea you are currently developing
- One research problem or project you would like to develop for funding
- Willingness to participate in practical exercises
Participation
Three ways to take part
Option 1
Physical participation
Attend at Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki on 4 November 2026.
- Access to all three tracks
- Live demonstrations and practical exercises
- Interaction with facilitators and other participants
- Workshop materials
Option 2
Live online participation
Join synchronously in real time from anywhere.
- Follow the training in real time
- Watch demonstrations as they happen
- Participate in designated interactive activities
- Ask questions during the sessions
- Access the workshop learning materials
Option 3
Asynchronous online participation
For participants constrained by location, work schedules or time zones.
- Time-limited access to workshop recordings
- Approved presentation materials
- Practical exercises and designated learning resources
- Prescribed learning activities completed within the period specified by the organisers
Certification
Verifiable digital Certificate of Participation
Awarded on completion of the workshop requirements, covering academic writing and international publishing, responsible AI and research tools, and research grant development.
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Enquiries
LOC Secretary · 08037904577
Tagline
Practical skills. Better research. Greater global impact.