Training Health Researchers into Vocational Excellence in East Africa (THRiVE). (360G-Wellcome-087540_B_08_A)

1. Develop and sustain a consortium functioning as a strong network by: i. Exchange of staff ii. Developing collaborative research projects iii. Regular communication between consortium members iv. Adjunct appointments of senior research scientists v. Joint academic programmes attended by trainees from THRiVE vi. Joint annual meetings vii. Joint supervision of PhD students 2. Empower institutions to build a critical mass of well trained research scientists capable of winning competitive national and international grants i. Mount modular short courses. These will contribute towards PhD and Masters training. ii. Enhance quality of masters training at KCMC (with emphasis on epidemiology, biostatistics and clinical trials), Gulu University and National University of Rwanda iii. Establish, and model, high-quality systems for selection, supervision and mentorship of fellowships/internships: ? Undergraduate internships ? Masters fellowships ? PhD training ? Post-doctoral fellowships 3. Augment the development of a conducive institutional environment i. Improve electronic communication, maintain website and facilitate high-speed internet access ii. Ensure availability of basic and advanced laboratory facilities iii. Identify/support key senior positions for supporting research training and mentoring 4. Support systems for improved governance/management of research activities i. Strengthen research administration and resource mobilization at participating institutions ii. Establish staff development programmes