Background

Postgraduate study is a rigorous yet transformative phase in any academic journey. However, many students find themselves overwhelmed and under-supported, leading to delays, frustrations, and at times, incompletion. The Institute for Research and Knowledge Translation in Africa (IRKTA) recognized this gap and launched the Post Graduate Academy (PGA) in 2023 a holistic initiative dedicated to empowering PhD and Master’s students to successfully navigate their academic and research journeys with clarity, confidence, and community.

 

Vision

To create a thriving, well-supported community of postgraduate scholars who are equipped with the skills, confidence, and network to succeed in research and beyond.

Mission

To offer structured, relevant, and flexible academic support that enhances the postgraduate research experience through tailored mentorship, expert-led training, peer engagement, and practical learning opportunities.

What We Offer

At the Post Graduate Academy, we focus on every stage of the academic journey from proposal development, data collection, analysis, interpretation, report writing, to publication. We believe higher education doesn’t have to be a lonely journey, and we aim to make it fulfilling rather than stressful.

 Through our hybrid model of interactive and non-interactive support, students receive a blend of academic guidance, professional mentoring, and peer-led collaboration tailored to their unique needs.
  1. Quarterly Community of Practice Workshops

    1. Format: Peer-led with expert participation
    2. Activities: Student presentations, peer reviews, five-point expert guidance
    3. Platform: Physical/Virtual
    4. Fee: Free/Open Access

  2. Fortnight Webinars

    1. Format: Expert-led knowledge sessions on general academic or research topics
    2. Platform: Virtual
    3. Fee: Free/Open Access

  3. Meet the Expert Special Sessions

    1. Format: Focused teaching by subject matter experts on practical and thematic issues
    2. Platform: Physical/Virtual
    3. Fee: Session-based fees may apply

  4. Mentor-Mentee Pairing

    1. 1:1 Mentorship: One mentor per student (Fee: ZMW 600 per session / block fee available)
    2. 1:4 Mentorship: One mentor for four students (Fee: ZMW 350 per student / block fee available)
    3. Platform: Virtual

  5. Scientific Forum

    1. Format: Collaborative platform for students and experts to engage on practical issues and best practices
    2. Activities: Discussions, panel presentations, feedback sessions
    3. Platform: Physical/Virtual
    4. Fee: Session-based fees may apply

Our Commitment

IRKTA is committed to supporting mentees throughout their academic journey but the student remains at the center of their success. Our model is built on empowerment, not substitution. We do not write for students we coach, teach, and mentor, because you cannot defend what you did not write. The mind remembers what the hand inputted.

 At IRKTA’s Post Graduate Academy, we don’t just guide students to completion we help them emerge as scholars who are ready for real-world research, collaboration, and impact. By offering a nurturing yet structured academic environment, we bridge the gap between uncertainty and confidence, loneliness and community, intention and completion.

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