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Southern Africa Institute for Collaborative Research and Innovation Organisation (SAICRIO)

SAICRIO envisions advancing scientific knowledge, innovation, and evidence across diverse fields including medicine, public health, economics, gender, and geography

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Our Vision

To advance the well-being and conditions of people and the environment through excellent interdisciplinary scientific research, knowledge, innovation, education, and evidence.

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Our Mission

Create a centre of excellence for collaborative research in the southern region that contributes to policy development, knowledge management, cross learning, capacity development, mentoring and advance scientific research.

Our work involves

Global Health

Scientific Research

Human Rights

Climate Change

education and governance

Our OVERAL VALUES

Accelerate Interdisciplinary Research

Institute avenues to accelerate interdisciplinary research that will lead to funded centres of excellence.

Build a Collaborative Community

Build a vibrant community of collaborators through events and activities, core facilities, seed grants and external multi-PI/large grant applications.

Establish Strategic Partnerships

Establish strategic partnership with academia, research institutes, and relevant government ministries to support research, education, and workforce development.

Diversify Funding Opportunities

Pursue funding opportunities in research, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), report writing, data analysis, editing of reports and dissemination of results as a commercial entity.

Advance Mentorship Programs

Create advanced mentorship curricula for masters, doctoral students, and postdoctoral scholars.

Promote Institute and Research

Promote the SAICRIO and its research through media outreach, educational symposia, and other vehicles.

Engage the Public and Stakeholders

Engage with the public to inspire and promote interdisciplinary research through public engagement and educational events and connect with stakeholders to influence future policy.

Ensure Financial Sustainability

Secure the institute’s financial sustainability by increasing revenue from government, bi-and-multi-lateral donor agencies, non-profit and philanthropic organisations and donors, and core facility usage.

Pursue Regional and International Partnerships

Pursue Regional, Continental and International Partnerships for the development of local communities and attaining local solutions with greater productivity and output.

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Our mentorship program connects passionate mentors with individuals seeking guidance and support. Together, we empower personal and professional growth while fostering a community dedicated to positive change. Join us in shaping futures and creating meaningful impact. Whether you're a mentor or mentee, your journey starts here!

OUR SHORT COURSES

Our short courses are designed to provide practical skills and knowledge to help you grow personally and professionally. Accessible and impactful, these programs support our mission to uplift communities and create lasting change. Join us to learn, grow, and make a difference!

APPLICATION

Please download and fill in the application form here

FEES

Our courses are designed to be affordable and accessible to everyone at only k2400 per course

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Email Address

info@criozm.org

Telephone

+260974184511

The Southern Africa Institute for Collaborative Research and Innovation Organisation, or SAICRIO, is a Zambia-based, Zambian-led research institute founded with the belief that local expertise, knowledge, and capacity are paramount in the generation and application of high-quality research and learnings within developing world contexts 

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