Table 5 Program benefits reported by NGS fellows, home institution supervisors and host institution mentors
Fellows and supervisors | Mentors |
|---|---|
Access to data, biomedical technologies, and industry scientific expertise | Insights into local health care system and infrastructure in low and middle income countries (LMICs) |
Enhanced skills to formulate relevant and impactful research questions | Insights into differences in disease manifestation and patient needs between LMICs and high-income countries (HICs) |
Opportunities for networking and collaboration (e.g., with NGS fellows, industry colleagues, academic collaborators through networks created during the fellowship) | Development of collaborative relationships with local academic centers with similar or complementary research interests |
Expedited completion of post-graduate qualification | Contribution to a social responsibility-driven mission |
Improved understanding of career opportunities in industry and academia | Â |
Development of local scientists and heightened global awareness of research environment | Â |
Increased professional confidence, success in securing employment and leadership positions | Â |