Scientific Working Group
The SEAICRN Scientific Working Group (SWG) serves as the main point of contact for Network scientists to assist them with study design, protocol development, designing of data collection instruments, grant writing and scientific paper writing. The SWG includes people from the scientific partners (FHI 360, SSS, MORU and OUCRU) and the SWG reports to the Network Director and the Executive Committee. This structure ensures the full support and scientific leadership by the Network while ensuring harmony, efficiency and solidarity with Network goals.
The primary responsibilities of the SWG are:
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Assist local scientists to develop protocols, case report forms, grant applications and scientific papers and other external methods of dissemination
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Acting as a point of contact to provide advices and guidance to local scientists
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Serve as experts to guide researchers and scientists on the conduct and implementation of research to international standards
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To provide recommendations to the Network Director and Executive Committee on new research studies that align with the mission of the SEAICRN