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LSTM Centre for Capacity Research Guides: Lessons and Good Practice Examples

for (1) Researchers and Implementers and (2) Grant Makers

5 June 2019

These two guides from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)  draw on lessons and good practice examples from literature on the ‘science’ of RCS.

1. For Researchers and Implementers:
The report for researchers and implementers, provides guidance for every stage of the research process, from applying for research funds and starting up a new RCS programme, to embedding RCs programmes within institutions and research uptake.

Examples for researchers and implementers

2. For Grant Makers:

The report for grant makers provides guidance along the stages of the grant making process, from award design, to award making, and post-award considerations.

Examples for grant makers

Topics
Capacity
Subtopics
Capacity Strengthening

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