Call for Tender: Research Papers on the Situation in Sudan
Call for Tender
Research Papers on the Situation in Sudan
Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung – North Africa Office
With the objective of fostering critical reflection, solidarity, and just alternatives in the face of ongoing crises, the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung (RLS), North Africa Office, is launching a call for tenders to commission researchers, writers, and activists to produce in-depth papers exploring the socio-political, economic, and gendered impacts of the current situation in Sudan.
Background
Since April 2023, Sudan has been facing one of the most severe humanitarian and political crises in the world. The outbreak of war between rival military factions has resulted in massive internal and external displacement, the collapse of infrastructure and essential services, economic devastation, and widespread violence.
This war has further deepened structural inequalities and disproportionately affected vulnerable communities. Women, youth, and marginalized groups in particular have faced heightened risks, while also playing central roles in community survival, resistance, and local solidarity networks.
At the same time, international media coverage has often overlooked the voices of Sudanese communities, grassroots movements, and local knowledge production. This call for research seeks to help address that gap by supporting the publication of papers that document, analyze, and contextualize the multidimensional consequences of the Sudanese crisis and the possibilities for just alternatives.
General Objective
The aim of this call is to commission well-researched, analytical papers that engage critically with the ongoing war in Sudan and its wider implications. The selected papers will contribute to building knowledge and supporting advocacy for peace, justice, and systemic change—locally, regionally, and globally.
Content Guidelines
RLS welcomes proposals on a variety of relevant themes, including but not limited to:
- Political analysis: militarization, power dynamics, collapse of the state, resistance movements
- Economic impact: informal economies, destruction of livelihoods, war economy, inflation, and aid
- Gender and intersectionality: the impact of the war on women, gender-based violence, care work, feminist responses
- Displacement and migration: experiences of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees inside Sudan and in neighboring countries (Egypt, Libya, Chad, etc.)
- Local resilience and alternatives: grassroots organizing, mutual aid, feminist recovery strategies, decolonial or community-led approaches to peace building
Target Audiences
- Political and civil society actors in North Africa, and Sudan
- International solidarity networks, journalists, NGOs, and academic communities
- Activists, organizers, and local actors in Sudan and the diaspora
Publishing Scope and Deadlines
- Maximum length of each paper: 3,000 words (excluding references)
- Language: Arabic, English, or French
Submission of Proposals
Deadline for submitting proposals: 30 May 2025
Proposals must be submitted via email to:
Procurement.NorthAfrica@rosalux.org
Subject line: “Sudan research papers”
Proposals should include the following:
- A short abstract or concept note outlining the focus of the proposed paper (300–500 words)
- A brief biography of the author(s), including relevant experience (max. 250 words)
- Estimated timeline and proposed length
- (Optional) Links or samples of previous research or publications
Selection Criteria
- Relevance and originality of the proposed topic
- Analytical depth and clarity of the proposed approach
- Experience of the applicant(s) in relevant fields
- Feasibility of timeline and scope
Important Notes
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered
- Applications from women and individuals from disadvantaged or marginalized backgrounds are strongly encouraged
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Publisher
Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung – North Africa Office