The centre conducts and supports rigorous, policy relevant, and practice oriented research with a strong emphasis on implementation science and applied research. Our research agenda is driven by the need to close the gap between evidence generation and real world practice, particularly within Africa. Our work is grounded in interdisciplinary collaboration and contextual relevance, ensuring that research findings are actionable, scalable, and sustainable.
Implementation science and health systems research
Public health and population health research
Social and behavioural research
Equity focused and disability inclusive research
Policy and programme implementation research
A core component of the centre’s research function is its Research Support Programme for Graduate Students, which supports master’s and doctoral students throughout the research process. The programme provides:
Research topic refinement and proposal development
Study design and methodological guidance
Data analysis and interpretation support
Thesis development and academic writing mentorship
Support for publishing in peer reviewed journals
Through this programme, Africa-CIRT strengthens research quality, academic progression, and scholarly output among emerging researchers.
