By Zayed Alzyoud
The School of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Jordan (UJ) has launched the first workshop in its Scientific Writing Programme for Researchers. The programme is supported through a grant secured in partnership with Leeds Beckett University and the University of Bath in the United Kingdom, and funded by the British Academy.
Designed to strengthen academics’ capacity to publish in peer-reviewed journals, the programme combines core publishing concepts with hands-on training and is delivered by a joint academic team from UJ and its UK partners.
The initial phase features an intensive three day workshop series covering key steps in academic publishing, including publication planning, early stage research planning, journal selection, the submission process, and structuring manuscripts in line with journal requirements.
Participants also receive practical guidance on navigating peer review, from interpreting reviewers’ comments and editorial decisions to preparing a structured response to reviewers’ comments and implementing revisions . The programme further addresses research visibility, funding opportunities, and building effective research teams, alongside advisory sessions led by experts and grant reviewers and a structured mentorship component.
A selected cohort of UJ faculty members and researchers is taking part, alongside participants from other Jordanian universities, representing health, scientific, and humanities disciplines to support cross institutional exchange.
Following the in-person workshops, the programme will move into a year-long remote mentorship phase, providing individual follow-up support aimed at accompanying participants through to publication in international peer-reviewed journals.
The School said the initiative represents a model of bilateral cooperation focused on strengthening scientific publishing skills. It aligns with UJ’s vision to enhance research quality, expand its global research presence, and strengthen its standing in international scholarly publishing.