Post-Congress Training — 4th Congress APS 2026, Yaoundé, Cameroon

🎓 APS 2026 Post-Congress Training Programme

Ethical Conservation: Integrating Community-Based Approaches in Primate Research and Conservation

📅 Dates 12–13 September 2026 — immediately after the congress
📍 Venue To be confirmed — in or near Yaoundé, Cameroon
🎓 Capacity building Core APS mission — designed for students and early-career researchers

💡 Building the capacity of the next generation of African primatologists is a central APS mission. In keeping with previous congress traditions (workshops on bioinformatics, scientific writing, grant applications and field methodologies), APS 2026 will offer a post-congress training programme specifically designed for students and early-career researchers.

🟢 Applications open

📋 Submit my application Post-congress training application form

Application deadline: to be confirmed — results communicated by end of June 2026

🎯 Training objectives

Strengthen the practical skills of young African primatologists in research and conservation.
Provide hands-on experience of methods applicable to primate conservation in Africa.
Build networks among young African primatologists and connect them with senior mentors.
Equip participants with tools to design ethical and participatory conservation projects.

📚 Training modules (planned)

Module 1: Ethical Frameworks in Primate Conservation

Introduction to ethical considerations in the field, including research with indigenous and local communities, data ownership, community consent protocols and equitable partnerships.

Module 2: Field Methodologies for Primate Surveys

Hands-on training in standard survey and monitoring techniques: distance sampling, camera trap protocols and habitat assessments.

Module 3: Scientific Writing and Publication

Structuring a scientific paper, targeting appropriate journals, responding to peer review and communicating findings to non-specialist audiences.

Module 4: Grant Writing and Project Development

Identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, budget management and donor reporting. Particular focus on funders active in African conservation.

✅ Eligibility

Master's and PhD students in primatology or related disciplines
Researchers who obtained their PhD within the last 5 years
Early-career practitioners working in primate conservation in Africa

⭐ Priority will be given to applicants from African institutions. Applicants must also be registered for the main congress (APS 2026, 8–11 September 2026).

💰 Fees and support

✨ Thanks to sponsor support, participation in the training is free of charge for selected applicants.

Where possible, accommodation during the training days will be subsidised.
A limited number of travel bursaries covering travel within Africa to Yaoundé will be available for participants who could not otherwise attend.

📝 How to apply

1. Register for the main congress — see the REGISTRATION page.
2. Complete the application form by clicking the button below.
3. Attach your CV (2 pages max) and write your cover letter (300 words max) in the form.
4. Successful applicants will be notified by end of June 2026.

✍️ Access the application form CV + cover letter required

📢 Prepare your CV (2 pages max) and cover letter (300 words max) before filling in the form. Make sure you are registered for the main APS 2026 congress.

📧 For any enquiries: africanprimatesociety@gmail.com
All questions about the training programme, eligibility or the application process.

🗓️ Training Programme — 12–13 September 2026 Immersive workshops on community conservation

Date	Activities and modules
Saturday 12 Sep 2026	Morning: Module 1 – Ethical frameworks (Central and West Africa case studies) and group discussion on community consent. Afternoon: Module 2 – Field methodologies for primate surveys (practical session near Yaoundé). Evening: Networking and mentoring session with senior primatologists.
Sunday 13 Sep 2026	Morning: Module 3 – Scientific writing and publication (peer review simulation, writing clinic). Afternoon: Module 4 – Grant writing and project development (proposal workshop + funder panel). Closing ceremony: Certificate distribution and feedback session.

📌 The final detailed programme (venue, precise timetable and preparatory materials) will be communicated to selected participants. All modules incorporate community-based and participatory approaches.

ℹ️ Important reminder: To be eligible for the training, you must register for the main APS 2026 congress (8–11 September 2026). See the REGISTRATION page for fees and deadlines. Training is free of charge for selected applicants.

🐵 Join the next generation of African primatologists — develop your skills, ethics and networks for a lasting conservation impact.
African Primatological Society — Advancing primate research and conservation across Africa.