The commencement of the 5th edition of the African Scholars Mentorship Network (ASMN 5.0) virtual bootcamp organised by DePECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre (DIaDeRC), in partnership with the Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre (C-SET), at the University of Regina, Canada, and in collaboration with Theatre Emissary International and its Social Enterprise, Mobile Research Lab, is scheduled to hold from May 11 to June 8, 2025.

The selection of the dates for DIaDeRC’s premier training and capacity development initiative, aptly designated ASMN 5.0, was determined following consultations with its partners, alongside an acknowledgement of the necessity to facilitate the integration of the diverse participants, which will concurrently serve as a platform for the commemoration of the second anniversary of ASMN (i.e. ASMN @2).

One of the core mandates of (DIaDeRC), chaired by Prof Evans Osabuohien, is to strengthen and empower scholars and professionals in Africa and beyond by enhancing their capacities and promoting human development through meaningful discussions, workshops, publications, access to funding, educative materials, and training.

As it was done in ASMN 4.0, this edition is hosted in conjunction with Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre (C-SET), University of Regina, Canada. The ASMN is a bootcamp that covers grant writing, winning, and execution; publication in rated outlets; networking and collaborating in building a successful research career. The live sessions are run in five different Episodes.