Call for Applications

Digital Research Methods Training

Deadline: May 25, 2024

The Arab Political Science Network (APSN) in collaboration with Arabi Facts Hub (AFH) are pleased to announce a call for applications for Digital Research Methods Training.

The training program is aimed at researchers in the Arab world interested in the intersection of social science and disinformation research using digital research tools. The training will take place virtually via Zoom in June 2024 and the exact date of each training will be shared at a later date. The deadline for applications is May 25, 2024.

The short intensive program provides participants with foundational knowledge on the use of empirical methods and digital tools that are applicable for broad research use. The program offers participants the following training:

(R) language,

Network Analysis,

Web Scraping,

Textual Analysis,

Digital Ethnography and

Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Each applicant can sign up for one or more training courses, but please note that R language is a prerequisite for Network Analysis, Textual Analysis and Web Scraping. The main language of instruction is Arabic.

All selected participants are expected to attend the full program, read assigned materials, actively contribute to the discussions, and participate in hands-on projects that are designed to provide them with experience utilizing these tools. At the conclusion of the program, participants will receive a certificate of attendance and will have an opportunity to complete a simple project and / or publish a short research analysis on a topic of relevance.

All interested applicants must complete the online form, and should be:

Student currently enrolled in a graduate-level program, OR

Researcher at a national or regional institute / center in an Arab country,

Knowledge of English is preferred,

Experience in R is not a must.

Selected applicants will be notified before the end of May 2024 and informed of the training dates. If you have any questions, please contact us at workshops@arabpsn.org