The Social Justice Research Fellowship is an award-winning programme by Access Academia.

The programme aims to nurture mentorship between university students and early-career researchers, and incubate interdisciplinary research on social justice and intersectionality. Over 10 weeks, Fellows will be guided by Senior Fellows to produce independent research of publication quality, and present research outcomes at a conference.

Aims and Objectives

To enable interdisciplinary research on social justice and intersectionality by university students
To offer teaching experience for early-career researchers through equitable work
To build academic skills and facilitate networking of university students through fellowship and conference activities
To provide a platform to publish student research on social justice and intersectionality

Our Impact

120+

Applications

30

Fellows

15

Senior Fellows

100%

Happy with mentorship and matching

100%

Likely to recommend to friends

Making a Difference Award for Social Responsibility - Commended Award

University of Manchester

This programme has inspired me to pursue further education, I didn't realise how important it was for my perspective to be heard until doing the fellowship. Getting to discuss my interests with my Senior Fellow and hearing the work of other fellows, has brought back my passion for academia, writing and reading.

Christevie Ngoma, University of Manchester

Why Join Us

📚 Fellows - Undergraduate Year 2+

Enhance academic skills to develop research project of publication quality
Receive personalised mentorship by current researchers
Build professional networks
Opportunity to present research at conference and Journal of Intersectional Social Justice
Receive Certificate of Participation

🎓 Senior Fellows - PhD Candidates

Gain paid teaching experience for professional career
Contribute academic expertise to shape emerging research
Build professional networks
Opportunity to present research at conference and Journal of Intersectional Social Justice
Receive Certificate of Appreciation