Engaging early career researchers in a global health research capacity-strengthening programme: a qualitative study
Abstract Background Research capacity-strengthening is recognized as an important component of global health partnership working, and as such merits monitoring and evaluation. Early career researchers are often the recipients of research capacity-strengthening programmes, but there is limited litera...
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| description | Abstract Background Research capacity-strengthening is recognized as an important component of global health partnership working, and as such merits monitoring and evaluation. Early career researchers are often the recipients of research capacity-strengthening programmes, but there is limited literature regarding their experience. Methods We conducted a qualitative study as part of an internal evaluation of the capacity-strengthening programme of the international HERA (HEalthcare Responding to violence and Abuse) research group. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with group members, and thematic analysis was undertaken. Results Eighteen group members participated; nine of these were early career researchers, and nine were other research team members, including mid-career and senior researchers. Key themes were identified which related to their engagement with and experience of a research capacity-strengthening programme. We explored formal/planned elements of our programme: mentoring and supervision; training and other opportunities; funding and resources. Participants also discussed informal/unplanned elements which acted as important facilitators and/or barriers to engaging with research capacity-strengthening: English language; open relationships and communication; connection and disconnection; and diversity. The sustainability of the programme was also discussed. Conclusions Our study gives voice to the early career researcher experience of engaging with a research capacity-strengthening programme in a global health group. We highlight some important elements that have informed adaptations to our programme and may be relevant for consideration by other global health research capacity-strengthening programmes. Our findings contribute to the growing literature and important discussions around research capacity-strengthening and how this relates to the future directions of global health partnership working. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4f2db7f7a8864247a76a884aa67adfd62023-03-22T12:42:09ZengBMCHealth Research Policy and Systems1478-45052023-03-0121111410.1186/s12961-022-00949-5Engaging early career researchers in a global health research capacity-strengthening programme: a qualitative studyClaire Hawcroft0Evelina Rossi1Nerissa Tilouche2Ana Flavia d’Oliveira3Loraine J. Bacchus4Bristol Medical School, University of BristolDepartment of Global Health and Development, London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineDepartment of Public Health, Environments and Society, London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineFaculty of Medicine, University of Sao PauloDepartment of Global Health and Development, London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineAbstract Background Research capacity-strengthening is recognized as an important component of global health partnership working, and as such merits monitoring and evaluation. Early career researchers are often the recipients of research capacity-strengthening programmes, but there is limited literature regarding their experience. Methods We conducted a qualitative study as part of an internal evaluation of the capacity-strengthening programme of the international HERA (HEalthcare Responding to violence and Abuse) research group. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with group members, and thematic analysis was undertaken. Results Eighteen group members participated; nine of these were early career researchers, and nine were other research team members, including mid-career and senior researchers. Key themes were identified which related to their engagement with and experience of a research capacity-strengthening programme. We explored formal/planned elements of our programme: mentoring and supervision; training and other opportunities; funding and resources. Participants also discussed informal/unplanned elements which acted as important facilitators and/or barriers to engaging with research capacity-strengthening: English language; open relationships and communication; connection and disconnection; and diversity. The sustainability of the programme was also discussed. Conclusions Our study gives voice to the early career researcher experience of engaging with a research capacity-strengthening programme in a global health group. We highlight some important elements that have informed adaptations to our programme and may be relevant for consideration by other global health research capacity-strengthening programmes. Our findings contribute to the growing literature and important discussions around research capacity-strengthening and how this relates to the future directions of global health partnership working.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-022-00949-5Research capacity-strengtheningCapacity-buildingEarly career researcherGlobal health researchViolence against womenGender-based violence |
| spellingShingle | Claire Hawcroft Evelina Rossi Nerissa Tilouche Ana Flavia d’Oliveira Loraine J. Bacchus Engaging early career researchers in a global health research capacity-strengthening programme: a qualitative study Health Research Policy and Systems Research capacity-strengthening Capacity-building Early career researcher Global health research Violence against women Gender-based violence |
| title | Engaging early career researchers in a global health research capacity-strengthening programme: a qualitative study |
| title_full | Engaging early career researchers in a global health research capacity-strengthening programme: a qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Engaging early career researchers in a global health research capacity-strengthening programme: a qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Engaging early career researchers in a global health research capacity-strengthening programme: a qualitative study |
| title_short | Engaging early career researchers in a global health research capacity-strengthening programme: a qualitative study |
| title_sort | engaging early career researchers in a global health research capacity strengthening programme a qualitative study |
| topic | Research capacity-strengthening Capacity-building Early career researcher Global health research Violence against women Gender-based violence |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-022-00949-5 |
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