About this opportunity
The Gender and Justice Mentorship Programme, Transnational Pathways to Inclusive Feminist Scholarship, was created by the journal's editorial board to widen access to academic publishing for writers the system has historically under served. Selected participants are paired with an Editorial Board member for three to four months of structured mentoring aimed at turning a near complete article into a submission ready manuscript for the journal.
The call is written for writers currently based in the Global South who have not undertaken master's or doctoral level graduate research in the Global North. That opens a real door for Nigerian and African scholars, independent researchers, activists, practitioners and writers working on gender, feminist theory, queer studies, social theory and feminist knowledge production, including people who have never published in an international journal.
Each mentee receives three to four online sessions on conceptual development, writing structure and clarity of argument, editorial guidance on responding to peer review, and connection to a cohort of peers. Between sessions the expectation is honest work, mentees commit to independent writing and revision, and mentors and mentees agree a flexible schedule around time zones and access needs. The programme is free of charge and provides no financial support, and it does not guarantee publication, since every article still goes through the journal's usual double anonymous peer review.
To apply, complete the official application form with a statement of interest of up to 300 words, an article abstract and outline of up to 500 words, a writing sample and a two page CV, then email the package to GenderandJustice@lexnetwork.org with the subject line Gender and Justice: Transnational Pathways to Inclusive Feminist Scholarship. The
Application timeline
for the current round is 18 November 2026.
What you receive
- A mentorship pairing with a Gender and Justice Editorial Board member for three to four months
- Three to four structured online mentoring sessions on conceptual development, writing structure and clarity of argument
- Editorial guidance on responding to peer review and positioning work within transnational feminist debates
- Capacity strengthening workshops and resources on the peer review and publication process
- Connection to a cohort of feminist scholars, activists and practitioners across the Global South
- Everything is free of charge
Who can apply
- Currently based in the Global South
- Have not undertaken graduate research at master's or doctoral level in the Global North
- Early career and postgraduate researchers, independent scholars, activists, practitioners and writers are welcome
- Work engaging feminist theory, praxis or knowledge production, across academic, activist and creative contexts
- Applicants who have not yet published in international academic journals are explicitly encouraged
Who should not apply
- The programme does not provide financial support or a stipend
- Participation does not guarantee acceptance or publication, all submissions face the usual double anonymous peer review
- Writers who completed graduate research in the Global North at master's or doctoral level are outside the target group
Documents to prepare
- The completed official application form
- A statement of interest of maximum 300 words covering your background, current research and what you hope to gain
- A short abstract and outline of maximum 500 words of the article you want to develop
- A sample of academic writing, such as a draft paper, thesis chapter, conference paper or published work
- A two page CV
How to apply
- Download the official application form from the Gender and Justice call page on the publisher website
- Complete the form with your statement of interest, article abstract and outline, writing sample and two page CV
- Email the package to GenderandJustice@lexnetwork.org with the subject line Gender and Justice: Transnational Pathways to Inclusive Feminist Scholarship
- Submit before the current round deadline of 18 November 2026
Selection process
- A selection panel meets regularly to review proposals against the submission deadlines for upcoming panels
- Selected participants are paired with an Editorial Board member and begin three to four months of mentoring
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Questions applicants ask
Is this a funded scholarship?
No. It is a free mentoring and capacity building programme. It provides no financial support, and all mentoring and resources are free of charge.
Does being selected mean my article gets published?
No. Mentorship helps develop the article to submission standard, but every submission still passes the journal's usual rigorous double anonymous peer review.
I have never published in an international journal, can I apply?
Yes, the programme is designed especially for writers who have not yet published internationally and want support developing research into publishable form.
What is the deadline?
The current round closes on 18 November 2026, with the application form and documents sent by email.
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