Researcher Development Academy

The Researcher Development Academy (RDA) supports the advancement of scholarship in Africa by providing professional training and development to researchers at all stages of their careers. Based at the University of Cape Town (UCT), Africa’s leading university, the RDA offers capacity building programmes aimed at developing research capacity and excellence. Our approach is collaborative and involves forging partnerships and working together with institutions on the continent. The programmes we offer are built on the extensive experience we have gained in developing and delivering the successful Emerging Researcher Programme at UCT since 2003. Our programmes run between two to five days with content customised to suit the needs of the host institution. All our programmes are presented by expert facilitators in the field of researcher development who are PhD-qualified and have research and publishing experience. Through our programmes, we are committed to strengthening the representation of African scholars internationally by ensuring that researchers across the continent reach their full potential.