The IDeAL Research Careers Open Day is an annual event that primarily targets students who have just finished their university education. This important event aims to provide graduates with the chance to engage with accomplished Kenyan researchers and explore the diverse career possibilities available in the field of health research. Participants receive a unique opportunity to attend interactive sessions, partake in insightful panel discussions, and network with individuals who have made significant contributions to health research. This event focuses on sharing knowledge, inspiring future leaders, and fostering meaningful connections that will enhance graduates’ competitiveness in both the local and international research careers market.
The open day forms part of IDeAL’s broader portfolio of research capacity-building activities that are collectively aimed at generating a critical mass of African health research leaders. This mission is driven by the realisation that the interventions necessary for achieving universal health coverage in Africa, a vital factor in the continent’s socio-economic growth, can best be developed by well-trained African research scientists who have a deep understanding of the region’s unique challenges.