Episode 4 - African Scholars Mentorship Network (ASMN) 3.0 Anchored by DIaDeRC

Host: Professor Evans Osabuohien
Guest Facilitator: Berit Stoppa
I have heard so much about the host of this popular Virtual Grant Writing Series, but who is Berit Stoppa?
Berit Stoppa works for the German Academic Exchange Service, as senior desk officer in the DIES programme team (Section development cooperation: partnership programmes, Alumni project and higher education management). She studied German and English linguistics and has undergone further training in Higher Education Management.
After having worked as director of the DAAD Information Center Accra and lecturer at the University of Education Winneba in Ghana and Université d’Abomey-Calavi in Benin, she worked as scientific manager for the FIW, a research institute of the University of Bonn. In January 2020, she joined the DAAD head office in Bonn, being responsible for Quality Assurance Projects and the collaboration with African partner institutions in the DIES programme team. She is also conducting research on sociocultural diversity and gender strategies in (Ghanaian) Universities and has been involved in various empowerment projects for female scientists in African higher education systems.
Why should I attend this episode?
In this episode of the free Virtual Grant Writing Series 3.0, Berit Stoppa will be discussing the importance of collaboration and partnership in building a successful career, while drawing from her rich experience working across Africa and Europe and managing international collaboration and partnerships between DAAD and top tertiary institutions in Africa.
What is in it for me?
Learn strategies for successful international collaboration and partnership in research and academia.
Gain knowledge about DAAD’s partnership programs and how they can benefit your career.
Receive practical advice on how to initiate and sustain effective collaborations with diverse partners.
Connect with peers and potential collaborators interested in international partnerships.
Learn from Berit Stoppa’s experiences managing partnerships across Africa and Europe.
Bonus learning opportunities include the chance to ask questions and get clarification on any concern you have about building and maintaining successful collaboration and partnership for career success. Additionally, participants will be able to complete assignments and assessments and get a certificate upon completion of the series to assess their level of learning and meeting other requirements.