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WHY PARTNER WITH UWRA

Advancing research together

UWRA brings implementation science expertise, community networks, and a commitment to evidence translation that complements academic research institutions.

Implementation Science

Expertise in studying what works, for whom, and under what conditions in real-world settings — bridging the gap between research and practice.

Community & Health System Links

Established relationships with communities, health facilities, and government partners that enable impactful, contextually relevant research.

Research Translation

Expertise in translating research findings into policy briefs, practice guidelines, and implementation tools that drive real-world impact.

HOW WE COLLABORATE

Areas of collaboration

Partnerships that span the research continuum — from design to dissemination.

Joint Research Projects

Co-design and implementation of research projects that address priority health challenges in African communities.

Co-Authorship & Publications

Collaborative writing, peer-reviewed publications, and knowledge dissemination that amplifies research impact.

Data Sharing & Analysis

Data collaboration, harmonization, and joint analysis to generate robust evidence across multiple contexts.

Student & Faculty Exchange

Hosting interns, fellows, and visiting researchers; collaborative supervision of graduate research.

Capacity Building & Training

Joint training programs, workshops, and masterclasses in implementation science and research methods.

Community-Engaged Research

Collaborative community-based participatory research that centers community voices and priorities.

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH

Joint research & co-authorship

UWRA actively seeks research partnerships that generate evidence for health systems and community health across Africa.

How can your institution collaborate with UWRA?

From joint grant applications to co-authored publications, we welcome partnerships with universities and research centers to advance health research and translation.

  • Co-design and implementation research
  • Data harmonization and analysis
  • Evidence synthesis and policy translation
  • Joint grant applications and funding
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HOW WE WORK

Our collaboration process

A structured, transparent approach to building research partnerships.

1

Initial Consultation

Discussing research priorities, institutional strengths, and partnership opportunities.

2

Partnership Design

Co-defining objectives, roles, resources, and timelines for the collaboration.

3

Implementation

Executing research activities with regular communication and adaptive management.

4

Dissemination & Impact

Co-authoring publications, translating findings, and supporting evidence-informed practice.

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Ready to collaborate with UWRA?

Contact our research partnerships team to explore joint research, training, and knowledge translation opportunities.

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