A global mentorship and publication fellowship for emerging researchers

Supporting early-career scholars through mentorship, conference presentation, and scholarly publication across diverse academic and professional fields.

About the Fellowship

The GARI Research Mentorship & Publication Fellowship (RMPF) is a structured international fellowship pathway designed to support emerging researchers in developing conference-ready and publication-ready scholarly work under the guidance of experienced mentors. 

The fellowship also serves as an entry point into the GARI Global Research Collaboration Network (GRCN), connecting mentors and researchers across multiple countries.

4-Month Fellowship Cycle

Mentorship + Conference + Publication + implementation

Global & Interdisciplinary

Fellowship Model

How the Fellowship Works

Mentor registers own mentee(s)

Research development and guided mentorship

Conference presentation opportunity

Journal publication pathway

Mentors nominate and work with their own mentees. GARI does not assign mentees under this fellowship.

Who Can Participate

Research Mentors

  • GARI Fellows and Members
  • Qualified external scholars and professionals
  • Doctoral degree or equivalent senior expertise
  • Experience in research, supervision, or scholarly publishing

Emerging Research Fellows

  • Graduate students
  • Early-career researchers
  • Junior colleagues
  • Research assistants
  • Research-oriented professionals

Fellowship Duration

2026 Founding Cohort March – June 2026 Duration: 4 months

March: Registration and onboarding
April: Research development
May: Drafting and revision
June: Conference / publication pathway

GARI Publication & Funding Framework (2026)

Global Association for Research and Innovation (GARI)

Supporting Research Development, Publication, and Global Visibility

Overview

The GARI Research Mentorship & Publication Fellowship operates a structured publication framework designed to support researchers at different stages of development while maintaining academic quality, global visibility, and accessibility.

The framework is mentor-driven, flexible, and aligned with international scholarly standards.

1. Mentor-Driven Publication Model

Publication decisions are guided by the Research Mentor, who determines the most appropriate journal pathway based on:
•research quality and maturity
•disciplinary alignment
•publication goals (visibility, impact, indexing)
GARI provides the platform, structure, and quality assurance, while mentors retain intellectual and strategic leadership over publication direction.

2. Dual Publication Pathway Model

Pathway A — GARI-Affiliated Journals

Suitable for:
•developing or emerging research
•interdisciplinary and exploratory work
•cohort-based outputs
Features:
•structured submission process
•peer-reviewed publication
•Crossref DOI registration
•indexing in Google Scholar and other academic databases

Primary outlet:
CogNexus: A Multidisciplinary Journal of Research and Innovation

Pathway B — External Indexed Journals (High-Impact Route)
Encouraged for:
•mature and high-quality manuscripts
•graduate and doctoral-level research
•targeted journal strategies (including Scopus-indexed journals, Q1–Q3 where appropriate)
GARI Role:
•research development support
•pre-submission refinement
•conference presentation and feedback
•optional internal review prior to submission

3. Editorial and Review Structure

All manuscripts submitted through GARI pathways undergo:
  • internal editorial screening
  • structured peer review by qualified reviewers
  • alignment with academic and ethical publication standards

Final publication decisions remain independent and journal-based.

4. Publication Support and Accessibility

GARI recognizes that publication in some high-impact journals may involve Article Processing Charges (APCs).

To ensure inclusive participation, the framework supports:
  • identification of journals with varying APC structures
  • guidance on cost-effective publication options
  • collaborative approaches among co-authors or research teams
  • development of sponsor-supported publication pathways (in progress)

This approach ensures that financial constraints do not limit participation or research dissemination opportunities.

5. Conference–Publication Integration

The framework integrates:
  • conference presentation (GARI International Conference Series)
  • manuscript refinement
  • journal submission
This creates a structured pipeline from:
research development → presentation → publication

6. Strategic Objective

The GARI Publication Framework is designed to:
  • support high-quality research development
  • enable global dissemination of scholarly work
  • provide flexible publication pathways
  • balance accessibility with academic rigor
  • position researchers for both internal and external publication success

Fellowship Thematic Areas

Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Innovation
Applied Science, Engineering, and Technological Innovation
Innovation Policy, Governance, and Institutional Frameworks
Digital Transformation, Organizations, and Economic Change
Ethics, Society, and Responsible Innovation
Education, Knowledge Systems, and Research Methodologies
Health, Public Service, and Social Innovation
Sustainability, Environment, and Data-Driven Solutions
Interdisciplinary Case Studies and Practice-Based Research
Emerging and Cross-Cutting Research Themes

Interdisciplinary and cross-thematic mentorship proposals are encouraged.

Expected Outputs

Fellows may produce:

Conference presentations

Journal manuscripts

Collaborative research outputs

Practice-based or policy-oriented research contributions

Selected outputs may be presented at GARI conferences and considered for publication in GARI-affiliated journals and awards.

Recognition

Mentors

GARI Research Mentor

Mentors

GARI Emerging Research Fellow

Participants receive

Official fellowship certificate

Official fellowship certificate

Recognition on the GARI website

Conference presentation pathway

Publication consideration

Eligibility for selected research and presentation awards

Outstanding Research Mentor Recognition

Outstanding Mentored Research Award

Why Join

For Mentors

  • Formal international recognition
  • Research collaboration opportunities
  • Visibility within GARI’s global ecosystem
  • Priority consideration for reviewer, editorial, and speaking roles

For Fellows

  • Guided research development
  • Conference visibility
  • Publication pathway
  • Fellowship recognition

Sponsorship & Institutional Support

GARI welcomes institutions, foundations, and organizations interested in supporting the fellowship through sponsorship of mentorship activities, research development, and recognition awards.

Support the Fellowship

Apply

Apply as a Research Mentor

Required:

  • Full name and title
  • Affiliation
  • Thematic area(s)
  • Name(s) of mentee(s) being nominated
Mentor Registration & Mentee Nomination Form

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026

Contact

GARI Research Mentorship & Publication Fellowship (RMPF)

Global Association for Research and Innovation (GARI)