Great opportunity – In person regional training on scientific and grant writing

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See here for more details: https://eaccr.org/applications-call-regional-training-scientific-and-grant-writing

This five-day, in-person training workshop will focus primarily on grant writing, with participants working on active grant calls relevant to their research interests. Each participating group will bring a specific grant call and a research idea, and will develop a grant proposal throughout the training under direct, personalized mentorship.

The training combines interactive lectures, hands-on writing sessions, one-on-one mentorship, peer feedback, and case studies of successful grant proposals. By the end of the training, all teams are expected to have significantly developed their proposals, translating learning into action.

Background:
Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face a high burden of poverty-related diseases (PRDs) such as malaria, TB, HIV, and neglected tropical diseases. Despite notable progress, emerging and re-emerging diseases such as COVID-19, Ebola, and Dengue further strain regional health systems. In response to these challenges, the Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research (EACCR3) is committed to building sustainable research capacity to conduct high-quality research and clinical trials in the region.

As a key partner in the EACCR3 consortium, the University of Rwanda plays a central role in building regional research capacity. Through the Mentorship and Training Work Package (WP3), the University of Rwanda is organizing a Regional Training on Scientific and Grant Writing for junior and mid-level researchers actively engaged in PRD research across East Africa.

Objective:
The main objective of the training is to strengthen the capacity of regional researchers in scientific and grant writing to enhance their ability to publish high-quality research articles and secure competitive funding opportunities. The training will integrate practical sessions where participants actively work on developing their grant proposals within their respective groups under the guidance of experienced mentors, with individualized support.

Specific Objectives:
– To enhance participants’ knowledge of the principles and structure of scientific manuscripts.
– To provide practical guidance on preparing competitive grant proposals.
– To improve understanding of the grant application process, including identifying funding opportunities.
– To foster regional collaboration in research and scientific writing.

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