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Learn with CRD

SIMAD University’s research training — from a first proposal to a paper in an indexed journal.

Build research skills

Programs

Each program ends in a publication, certificate or funded study.

Mentorship

Research Mentorship Program

One mentor, one mentee, one publication — in 72-hour tracks aimed at an indexed journal.

For master’s-level researchers · B+ average

Fellowship

Research Fellowship

Training, an advisor and publication funding for early-career staff. 29 fellows in 2022.

For SIMAD academic staff

Certificate

Law in Africa

Jointly certified with the University of Bayreuth; cohort 3 in 2024.

For students interested in law in Africa

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Course

Principles of Conducting Research

An online course CRD ran in 2022 for undergraduate and postgraduate students, novice researchers and analysts.

  • Qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods design
  • Sampling, data collection, validity and reliability
  • Literature review and conceptual frameworks
  • Academic writing and APA referencing

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