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You don't need a protocol, a supervisor or a funded project to use this hub. If you're a clinician with a question you can't answer, or a student working out where to begin, this is the order we'd suggest.

  1. Watch how other people chose their methods

    ICPCN research webinars and recorded sessions in the resource library will help you learn how other researchers ‘do’ research, from choosing methodologies to the practical realities of research in low-resource settings.

    Browse 3 recorded talks

  2. Learn from practical guidance

    Consent templates, authorship and partnership agreements, and pathways you can reuse rather than write from scratch.

    Open the resources

  3. See what has already been published

    Before designing a study, check what exists. Search the publications library by topic, region and methodology, and if you find a paper by someone on the hub, you can go straight to their profile.

    Search the publications

  4. Check what's already under way

    The studies directory tells you what is happening now, where others might already be asking similar questions, and who might be available for guidance or collaboration.

    Browse 11 current studies

  5. Find someone to ask

    10 researchers have offered to mentor so far. Filter the directory to those open to mentorship to see who might be a good fit for the support you need. Send them a message through the hub to get connected directly.

    Find a mentorFind a research group

  6. Come to a session

    Next up: CPC Research Student Circle.

    Three different types of session are available:

    1. Research Incubator sessions are meant for sharing early-stage ideas and forming collaborations.
    2. Research Exchange sessions are where you'll hear about specific steps in the research process, methodologies, and how others are ‘doing’ research.
    3. Research Student Circles are an open forum for connection with other higher degree research students.
    See the calendar

  7. Ask the community

    The WhatsApp community is where you can get a quick response from your colleagues around the world. This is meant to be an open forum to ask and share advice, get connected, and gain quick insights from others. Join the community and drop your questions in the chat.

    Join on WhatsApp

One more thing

Everything above is open without an account. You only need one to be listed yourself, to add a study, or to message someone.

Do add yourself to the directory, even if you're just starting out. The hub is meant to connect us all. Create your profile in under five minutes, or read more about the hub first.

If this guidance wasn't what you were looking for, tell us what you'd like to see. The hub was designed for researchers, by researchers, and we want that to continue; share your feedback and ideas for how the hub can best support the community.