Capacity Needs asssessment

Started by Benard Ondiek Mar 5, 2026 2 replies 👁 8 views
Benard Ondiek Admin Thought Leader (400+ points) Thought Leader
Mar 5, 2026 at 9:26 am

Inroder to increase engagements in this space we are requesting that you share any capacity strengthening needs. This will guide in our capacity development plans for the year. Feel free to share by replying to the post

Francis Member Newcomer (0+ points) Newcomer
7 months ago
  • Research question development

  • Literature review synthesis

  • Research methodology design

  • Data analysis and interpretation

  • Academic writing clarity

Charles Member Expert (800+ points) Expert
2 months ago
Thank you for asking, Benard, this is genuinely useful to reflect on.
My current capacity needs center on two areas:
1. Randomized controlled trial design for community-based interventions. I am working to validate a peer-led addiction recovery model, moving from strong observational evidence toward a more rigorous trial design, and would benefit from mentorship or training specifically on sample size calculation, randomization strategy, and outcome measurement for low-resource, community-based settings.
2. Doctoral research support and funding navigation. I am currently pursuing a PhD examining international protection of refugees and national development, and would value guidance on doctoral completion funding specifically for candidates already enrolled, as most funding resources I encounter are designed for new admissions rather than ongoing research support.
Grateful for this space, and happy to share back anything useful I learn along the way.