Southern Africa Consortium for Research Excellence (SACORE) (360G-Wellcome-087537_D_08_Z)

£55,056

The key goals of SACORE are to develop and sustain a critical mass of local research scientists to be independent investigators and leaders capable of attracting competitive research grants. To achieve this we plan to improve research management and support capacity, introduce undergraduates to research, and stimulate research outputs at all levels of the research career pathway. This will be achieved through a number of interventions within the southern Africa region: 1. Developing south-south and strengthening existing north-south networks, through annual scientific meetings, mentorship, and joint PhD supervision. 2. Developing research leadership through mentorship of mid-level and senior scientists and by conducting relevant leadership and training courses. 3. Building a critical mass of research scientists, and research career pathways for them, through: a. competitive WT-SACORE PhD scholarships. b. competitive WT-SACORE post-doctoral fellowships. c. competitive WT-SACORE MSc scholarships d. providing competitive small research grants e. providing focus workshops to enhance research skills. 4. Consolidating career progression using professional development planning for all staff. 5. Establishing and strengthening Research Support Centres in the three low-income institutions including the provision of appropriate staff, equipment and skills and developing appropriate research governance and support frameworks. Importantly, the RSCs will pro-actively encourage and support scientists in their grant applications.

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Grant Details

Amount Awarded 55056
Applicant Surname Cowan
Approval Committee African Institutions Initiative Committee
Award Date 2008-12-17T00:00:00+00:00
Financial Year 2008/09
Grant Programme: Title African Institutions Initiative
Internal ID 087537/D/08/Z
Lead Applicant Prof Frances Cowan
Partnership Value 55056
Planned Dates: End Date 2014-07-31T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Start Date 2009-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Recipient Org: Country United Kingdom
Region Greater London