Strengthening research capacity in Cameroon: qualitative insights on the impact of mentorship, training and funding on receiving seed grants.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Enhancing research capacity in low-resource settings is crucial for informed policy-making and public health advancement. This study explores the experiences of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) researchers in Cameroon who received seed research grants, focusing on their motivations, challenges and anticipated impact.

Methods

A qualitative study design using a phenomenological approach with thematic analysis was employed to understand and interpret the early lived experiences of the researchers. We conducted in-depth, semistructured interviews with physicians, obstetrics and gynaecology residents, and nurse midwives (n=16) involved in a 2-year research training programme who developed competitive proposals and received seed grant funding in April

SUBMITTER: Buser JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12645605 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature