We empower a community of early career health researchers in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region to advance local research goals and collaboratively work towards building a safer, healthier, and more equitable world by :

Our flagship programme, the Early Career Intensive - Connect & Excel: MENA Research Confidence, is a dynamic and immersive experience designed to support early career researchers, including MSc students and beyond. It aims to help participants recognise their natural abilities and build the confidence and skills needed to apply them in various contexts.

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Fostering technical skills, including customisable training in, research design and theory, analysis, and data visualisation. Career development training encompasses grant writing, leadership, academic writing and publishing, and women in research. Our early-career programme reflects the same values that guide our consulting work: academic rigour, equity-focused approaches, and commitment to building sustainable local capability.

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Creating networking opportunities, mentorship, and supportive counselling services along the academic journey

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WHO THIS PROGRAMME SERVES

- Master's students in medicine, public health, epidemiology, health economics, and related fields.

- Doctoral candidates conducting health research.

- Postdoctoral researchers early in their careers.

- Early-career academics seeking to strengthen research and publication capabilities.

- Health professionals transitioning into research roles.

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