Global Asymmetry of research opportunities

It probably would not be shocking for you to hear that,

Countries from global south estimates ~1.05 billion young people (12-25) in 2025, representing ~85-87% of world’s youth in this age bracket.

Where, global north (OECD) spends $15,000-$20,000 per student annually on tertiary education research/training, global south less than $10,000 per student annually.

And many countries even remain under $500.

The problem is not just one -The access to research training, but a systematic failure.

- IBSAUD

Across Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), students who aspire to pursue research careers faces issues that are far more complex than just “Study”.

Researcher emphasis that while access related challenges such as limited funding, infrastructure, and mentorship are lacking, the deeper issue lies in the absence of “foundational research capital”.

Researchers in limited-resources contexts lacks the following capitals:

1. Cognitive capital: understanding of what research actually is, and etc.

2. Procedural capital: ability to structurally conduct research.

3. Normative capital: Clarity on what is “good” research.

4. Relational capital: access to network of mentors, and research communities.

LMICs needs to acknowledge the need for an explicit, structured and contextual approach to prevent frequent experience of confusion, low research self-efficacy, and misconceptions. - IBSAUD

(Why is there a need for "Contextual" solutions?)

IBSAUD is working on "Research Foundations program", a program specially being created to build these capitals among students from resources contexts.

This program will included:

1. Recorded sessions

2. Masterclasses

3. Interactive activities

4. Certificate upon completion

and more...

Eligibility:

You are eligible if:

1. You are a high schooler, undergraduate, or early master's student interested in learning about how to step into research.

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