We amplify the voices of African researchers and scientists

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Rethé offers practical training and mentorship so early-career researchers in Africa can gain confidence to publish their research, and contribute to global scientific progress.

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Contextualized Training

Our resources and training are tailored to the unique needs and experiences of African researchers and scientists.

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Local Partnerships

We partner with local universities and institutions across Africa so that our work and impact remain sustainable over time.

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Engaged Alumni

When you join the Rethé Fellowship, you gain access to our network of alumni who actively help one another succeed.

Does publishing your scientific research feel out of reach?

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With many barriers to entry, even the most dedicated early-career researchers struggle to publish their work:

Lack of structured writing support

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Often being the “only one” in the room

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Teaching is often prioritized over research

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Few experienced mentors to lean on

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It’s easy to doubt your expertise when publishing scientific research seems reserved for the privileged few.

African voices are underrepresented in scientific conversations, and this needs to change.

Your research matters, and it’s time to get it published.

Providing you with tools and confidence.

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At Rethé, we believe in your expertise. Your work and your voice matter. We’ve lived the experience of being the “only one” in the room, of not seeing our voices reflected in scientific literature, and of wondering if our ideas would ever make it past draft form. We created Rethé to change that story for you.

Led by award-winning data scientist Dr. Elaine O. Nsoesie (pictured above center), Rethé provides the tools, training, and mentorship researchers in Africa need to publish their work with confidence. Since 2019, we’ve partnered with universities and organizations across Africa to support more than 1,000 early-career researchers through hands-on workshops, digital resources, and community-centered fellowships.

We partner with major universities and research institutions across Africa

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How Rethé amplifies your voice…

Scientific Writing Resources

Rethé offers accessible, practical resources for scientific research and writing.

Our 13-part video series, developed in partnership with Data Science Nigeria, introduces early-career researchers to core topics in scientific writing, research ethics, and publishing.

Each video includes contextualized examples relevant to researchers in Africa. Topics include:

  • Introduction to scientific research

  • Research and data ethics

  • Conducting a literature review

  • Writing different sections of a scientific paper

  • Choosing the right journal

  • Understanding the publication process

  • Responding to rejection

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In-Person Writing Workshops

To complement our digital resources, we host in-person writing workshops in partnership with universities and research institutions across Africa.

These five-day retreats are designed to help researchers complete and submit scientific papers for publication. Workshops are facilitated by senior researchers from African institutions and Rethé mentors.

Participants are eligible to attend once they have:

  1. Completed the full video series and a short quiz

  2. Submitted a draft manuscript

During the workshop, participants share their drafts, receive peer feedback, and work with facilitators on editorial improvements. Together, they develop clear, measurable goals to submit their papers within six months.

Ongoing support continues after the retreat. Facilitators check in every three months to review progress and provide feedback on draft revisions.

Research Fellowships

We also offer fellowships that support early-career researchers in building their research, writing, and career development skills.

Our flagship program, the Data Science to Advance Women’s Health Fellowship, launched in 2024 in collaboration with Data Science Africa and funded by the Gates Foundation.

This nine-month fellowship serves two cohorts of twenty women: the first from West and Central Africa, and the second from East and Southern Africa. The fellowship includes:

  • Mentorship from leading experts in data science and health research

  • Participation in the Data Science Africa Summer School and Workshop

  • Scientific writing training

  • Professional development to increase research impact

  • Support for publishing research findings

  • A collaborative environment focused on advancing women’s health through AI and data science

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Getting started is simple.

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Watch our Write & Publish Series

Click below to learn practical strategies for writing and publishing your research.

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Join a Workshop

Receive hands-on guidance to complete and submit your scientific paper.

Dates coming soon…

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Publish Your Work

Share your research and contribute your unique experiences and perspectives to science.

What participants are saying…

  • Dr. Neema Mduma

    I work as a senior lecturer at the School of Computational and Communication Sciences and Engineering at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, in Arusha, Tanzania.

    As a student from Africa, I recognized the importance of contributing to global scientific discussions, but I also understood that the barriers to publishing could be challenging. Rethé provided me with the necessary tools and mentorship to overcome those obstacles. From the Rethé workshops, I learned how to effectively structure scientific papers, from the abstract to the conclusion, to meet journal standards. 

    I improved my academic writing style, focusing on clarity, precision, and avoiding unnecessary jargon. The workshops enhanced my ability to conduct literature reviews and properly cite sources, making my research more credible. 

    Learning about the peer review and publication process gave me the confidence to submit my work to journals with a higher chance of acceptance. I enjoyed engaging with peers and facilitators from diverse scientific backgrounds to gain new perspectives and ideas that enriched my research.

  • Ifeoluwa E. Oluwatuase

    My PhD research was at the proposal stage before the fellowship, and I had many unanswered questions about writing and publishing impactful work.

    The Fellowship scientific writing workshop transformed my approach to scientific communication by teaching me how to position myself as an expert in my field, techniques to simplify complex ideas for diverse audiences, the art of tailoring content for journals, grants, and policymakers and strategies to overcome common barriers in scientific writing.

    The editorial feedback was a game-changer for me; the sharp but constructive critiques on my draft paper showed me exactly how to structure papers for publication readiness.

    Now, I actively review other papers to refine my skills further. I am grateful for this growth, and excited to keep applying these lessons!

  • Roseline Ogundokun, PhD

    I am a Postdoctoral Fellow at Tshwane University of Technology and a Lecturer and Researcher at Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria. Before being selected for the 2025 DSA Data Science to Advance Women’s Health Fellowship, I possessed a largely self-taught background in scientific writing and often found it challenging to align my manuscripts with international journal standards.

    Through the intensive workshop, personalised mentorship, and editorial feedback provided by Rethé, I acquired invaluable skills in structuring manuscripts more strategically, enhancing clarity, and strengthening the logical flow of ideas.

    The fellowship experience has been truly transformative, equipping me with greater confidence, precision, and a deeper understanding of how to communicate my research effectively to both scientific and general audiences.

    I am sincerely grateful to the organisers for selecting me once again to participate in this impactful, insightful, and intellectually enriching programme.

Publishing your research isn’t just an academic milestone. It’s a turning point.

It’s time to move from unsure and isolated to confident and published. Researchers and scientists who work with Rethé are leading, contributing, and creating change through scientific research.

Gain structured writing support

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Join a supportive community of African researchers

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Prioritize your research alongside others

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Lean on experienced mentors

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Don’t stay isolated.

With the right support, you can grow into a leader in your field and influence global science.

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