On behalf of the Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research(EACCR), Kenya Medical Research Institute(KEMRI) is hosting a 5-day regional workshop on equipping trainees with knowledge, skills, and roles of investigators began at KEMRI. 

The training includes obligations to protect the rights and welfare of subjects in research are included in the collaborative workshop involving participants from all network sites of the Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research.  

EACCR invites applications for short-term hybrid training in research management on 27-29th June involving practical skills in grant negotiation, stakeholder analysis and identification, uptake, and dissemination of research findings, and monitoring and evaluation at both proposal development and post-proposal stage.  Kindly share this link widely in your circles that may be interested.

Details are available here: 
https://eaccr.tghn.org/articles/research-management-training-workshop/

In an ever-evolving world where advancements in global health research are crucial, fostering the growth and development of aspiring researchers is paramount. Research is a vital source of knowledge and progress, but in the developing world like Africa, limited research output hinders economic growth and fails to address the pressing health needs of the population. To tackle these challenges, we invite you to our workshop on "Developing a Career in Research."

Article by; Jean Berchmans Niyibizi and Dennis Ernest Ssesanga

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