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CIRI

Purpose:
We invite universities, research institutes, government ministries, NGOs, industry partners, startups, students, postdocs, and community organizations to join us in advancing science, technology, and societal impact in Cameroon.

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CIRI

Eligibility and Requirements

 

  • Organizations: universities, research centers, NGOs, industry partners located in Cameroon or Africa.
  • Individuals: researchers, students, faculty, and professionals with relevant expertise.
  • Documentation:
    • Organization: official letter of partnership or MoU (if applicable).
    • Individual: CV or biosketch, statement of interest, and letters of support (optional but encouraged).
    • Proposals: executive summary, objectives, methods, budget outline.
  • Ethics & Compliance: evidence of ethical approval when required; data privacy and IP considerations.

Benefits of Involvement

 

  • Access to CIRI’s networks and facilities.
  • Co-authorship and joint authorship on funded projects.
  • Early access to findings, datasets, and tools.
  • Capacity building, mentorship, and professional development.
  • Recognition through joint events, reports, and impact stories.

Get Involved with CIRI

Ways to Get Involved

1. Collaborate on Research Projects

  • Partner with CIRI on existing or new interdisciplinary studies.
  • How: Fill the online collaboration interest form.
  • Focus Areas: Health, agriculture & food security, climate & environment, data science & digital transformation, education & human development.

2. Apply for Grants and Funding

  • Access joint grants and seed funding with CIRI as a co-applicant.
  • Eligibility: Cameroonian/regional institutions, researchers with active projects.
  • How: Review opportunities in our Opportunities Feed and submit via the Grant Applications Portal.

3. Partner with Institutions

  • Establish MoUs and joint labs for shared facilities and capabilities.
  • Opportunities for staff exchanges, fellowships, and co-supervised PhD programs.

4. Volunteer and Outreach

  • Student internships, ambassador roles, school outreach, and community workshops.
  • How: Fill the Volunteer Form.

5. Peer Review and Advisory Roles

  • Review proposals, provide strategic guidance, and join advisory boards.
  • Criteria: Domain expertise, prior publication, and project experience.

6. Host and Attend Events

  • Participate in conferences, workshops, hackathons, and webinars hosted by or with CIRI.
  • Become a speaker, workshop facilitator, or organizer.

7. Data, Tools, and Resources

  • Share datasets, software, models, or methodologies (with proper licensing).
  • Data governance: Adherence to consent, privacy, and ethical standards.

8. Mentorship and Capacity Building

  • Join mentorship programs for early-career researchers and graduate students.
  • Training in grant writing, research methods, and project management.

Contact

+237 675803254

Monday - Friday from 7am - 5pm

Douala, Cameroon

Bonaberi

projects@ciri-cameroon.org

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