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ACAARC · Research Support for Master's & PhD Students
Advance your research with informed, ethical support
Expert guidance from the Africa Centre for Advanced Academic Research and Consultancy (ACAARC), tailored to your stage, your topic and your university's requirements. From the first draft of your proposal to a journal submission.
You keep full ownership of your research. We coach, train, guide and edit — we never write it for you.
Who it's for
Master's and PhD students, at any stage
Whether you're refining a research question or responding to examiners' corrections, support is shaped around where you are now.
Proposal development
Methodology & design
Data collection & analysis
Thesis & dissertation writing
Corrections & formatting
Journal publication
What we offer
Support tailored to you and your institution
Pick one area or combine several. Every engagement follows your institution's guidelines.
01
Research planning
Developing and refining your research questions, objectives, scope and methodology.
02
Research-methods training
Instruction in qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods approaches.
03
Data support
Guidance on survey design, sampling, data collection and the right approach to analysis.
04
Academic writing development
Coaching on proposals, literature reviews, theses, dissertations and journal articles.
05
Editing & formatting
Language editing, referencing support and formatting to your university's guidelines.
06
Research-skills development
Training in literature searching, critical appraisal, research ethics and academic presentation.
07
Publication guidance
Advice on choosing suitable journals and preparing manuscripts for submission.
08
Professional development & networking
Seminars, mentorship opportunities and connections with researchers and relevant organisations.
Our ethics commitment
Responsible academic support, by design
“ACAARC is committed to responsible and ethical academic support. Students retain full ownership of their research and are responsible for the work they submit.”
“The Centre does not fabricate, falsify or misrepresent data; complete assessed work on a student's behalf; or guarantee academic approval, research outcomes or publication.”
Dr William MisatiHead, ACAARC
What we do
- Coach, train and mentor
- Guide your methods and analysis
- Edit language, referencing and formatting
- Advise on journals and submissions
What we never do
- Write assessed work for you
- Fabricate or falsify data
- Promise approval or publication
How it works
From enquiry to support in four steps
1
Send an enquiry
Use the form below or WhatsApp us. Tell us your level, your stage and what you need.
2
Scoping conversation
We discuss your topic, your institution's requirements and your timelines.
3
Written quote
You get a tailored fee breakdown in writing. Nothing starts until you agree.
4
Support begins
Work with an ACAARC specialist through sessions, feedback rounds and reviews.
How pricing works: fees depend on the scope, complexity, duration and location of the support you need, and are agreed in writing before any work begins. Contact us for a tailored breakdown.
About ACAARC
Africa Centre for Advanced Academic Research and Consultancy
ACAARC is currently hosted at Asset Africa Institute. It carries out high-level, specialist research and provides consultancy to academic, public, private and civil-society organisations.
Its work is grounded in rigorous research, ethical practice and a commitment to Africa's diverse development priorities.
For universities, NGOs, government & business
- Academic, social, economic and policy research
- Research consultancy for institutions and development organisations
- Surveys, evaluations and impact assessments
- Research proposal and grant application development
- Data collection, analysis and reporting
- Academic writing instruction, editing and publication support
- Conferences, seminars, workshops and research forums
- Training in research methods, data analysis and M&E
- Policy, strategy and programme development advisory
- Research reports, journals, books and policy briefs
- Partnerships between African and international researchers
- Education and organisational-development consultancy
Commissioning research or consultancy? Email [email protected]
Get started
Tell us about your research
Share a few details and we'll come back within 1–2 working days with next steps and a tailored quote. There's no obligation.
Lillian Ateng'
Training CoordinatorWhatsApp+254 742 957 568
Email[email protected]
VisitAsset Africa Institute
Trust Mansion House, Tubman Road
off Koinange Street, Nairobi
P.O. Box 12903 – 00100
Trust Mansion House, Tubman Road
off Koinange Street, Nairobi
P.O. Box 12903 – 00100