Researcher Roster · Enrolment 2026
Join Our Roster of
Researchers with Lived Experience
Zonge Research International is building a researcher roster across Southern Africa. We are looking for researchers who bring personal lived experience to their work. Your experience is not a footnote — it is the qualification.
Deadline
Tuesday
12 May 2026
No extensions granted
Application Form Overview
What the Form Covers
The form has seven sections and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Expand each section below to see the questions before you begin. Submitting the form does not guarantee enrolment or create any financial obligation.
- Full nameShort answer
- Email addressShort answer
- Phone number, including country codeShort answer
- Country of residenceDropdown
- NationalityShort answer
- Preferred language(s) for research workShort answer
- Highest academic qualificationDropdown
- Field of studyShort answer
- Name of institutionShort answer
- Year of completion (or expected year)Short answer
- How many years of research experience do you have?Multiple choice
- Which of the following best describes your research background?Checkboxes
- Briefly describe your two most relevant research projects or assignments (max 300 words).Paragraph
- Research tools or software you are proficient in (e.g. STATA, NVivo, Kobo, R, Python).Short answer
- Which area(s) of lived experience do you bring to this application?Checkboxes
- If your experience is not listed, describe it here.Paragraph
- Describe your lived experience and explain how it informs your research approach (max 400 words).Paragraph
- How does researcher lived experience strengthen the quality of social research? (max 200 words)Paragraph
- Which countries are you available to conduct fieldwork in?Checkboxes
- What is your general availability for research assignments?Multiple choice
- Do you hold a valid driver's licence?Multiple choice
- Upload your CV — PDF or Word, max 5 MB. Required.File upload
- Upload a supporting document (optional) — e.g. writing sample, report, or conference paper. PDF or Word, max 10 MB.File upload
- Confirm: information is accurate; you understand this creates no financial obligation; you consent to Zonge storing your details for roster management.Checkboxes
- How did you hear about this call?Multiple choice
PREPARE 01
Your CV
Have an up-to-date CV ready in PDF or Word format. It should cover your qualifications and research experience.
PREPARE 02
Your Lived Experience Statement
Draft a 300–400 word statement explaining your lived experience and how it shapes your research approach.
PREPARE 03
A Supporting Document
Optional but encouraged — a writing sample, published report, or conference paper that shows your research in practice.
Ready to apply?
The form is open until Tuesday, 12 May 2026. No extensions will be granted.
Questions? Email research@zongeconsulting.co.za
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