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KWRTP’ s framework for building research capacity
Dr. Kinyanjui further highlighted KWRTP’ s framework for building research capacity. The goals for the framework are to:
1. Nurture emerging research leaders; 2. Support transition to independent research; 3. Provide high quality Training; and 4. Attract young graduates to research.
The above goals are achieved through a range of schemes such as Mid-Career Fellowships, Early Postdoc fellowships, Transition support, PhD training, Masters Training, Graduate Internships, Undergraduate Attaches and School leavers Attaches. The intended impact by KWRTP is African-led research impacting knowledge, policy and practice.
Through the KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research programme, the following outcomes have been achieved and this has contributed greatly to doctoral training.
a) African researchers leading research; b) High quality publications and policy briefs; c) Competent / competitive postgraduates; d) High transitioning rate at each stage; and
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CARTA’ s 2 nd Vice Chancellor’ s Meeting – Report of meeting proceedings – July 10-11, 2017