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OVERVIEW

Advancing health through partnership

UWRA's research collaborations are built on a foundation of shared values: scientific excellence, community engagement, and a commitment to translating evidence into action.

We work with a wide range of partners — from universities and research institutions to government agencies, NGOs, and development organizations — to design, implement, and scale evidence-based interventions that improve health outcomes across Africa.

Our collaborative model ensures that research is locally relevant, ethically grounded, and designed for real-world impact.

How to Collaborate

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Partner institutions

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Active collaborations

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Counties represented

Growing network of research excellence
COLLABORATION MODELS

Types of research collaborations

We engage in diverse collaborative structures designed to maximize scientific and community impact.

Institutional Partnerships

Formal collaborations with universities and research institutions for joint research, student exchanges, and capacity building.

Research Networks

Multi-institutional consortia addressing complex health challenges through coordinated research and implementation.

Implementation Science Collaborations

Partnering to study how evidence-based interventions are adopted, adapted, and scaled in real-world settings.

Community-Engaged Research

Co-designing research with communities to ensure relevance, cultural appropriateness, and sustainable impact.

Government & Policy Partnerships

Collaborating with ministries of health and government agencies to translate research into policy and practice.

International Research Alliances

Global partnerships that bring together diverse expertise and resources to address shared health priorities.

HOW IT WORKS

How to collaborate with UWRA

Our collaboration process is designed to be transparent, inclusive, and mutually beneficial.

1

Initial Consultation

Discuss shared research interests, goals, and potential areas of collaboration.

2

Co-Design

Jointly develop research questions, study designs, and implementation plans.

3

Implementation & Capacity Building

Execute research with shared expertise, training, and resource mobilization.

4

Dissemination & Impact

Translate findings into action through joint publications, policy briefs, and community engagement.

WHY COLLABORATE

Benefits of partnering with UWRA

Our collaborators gain access to expertise, networks, and resources that amplify research impact.

Scientific Excellence

Access to world-class research expertise, implementation science methods, and rigorous data analysis.

Community Connections

Established relationships with communities, health systems, and policymakers across Kenya and Africa.

Evidence Translation

Proven capacity to translate research findings into policy briefs, toolkits, and actionable recommendations.

Capacity Strengthening

Training and mentorship opportunities for early-career researchers and health professionals.

Strategic Networks

Access to a growing network of universities, NGOs, government agencies, and development partners.

African-Led Research

Collaboration that prioritizes local ownership, contextual relevance, and sustainable impact.