Centre for Capacity Research

The Centre for Capacity Research specialises in the science of research capacity strengthening – a process of individual and institutional development leading to higher levels of skills and greater ability to perform useful research. The centre is a global leader in advancing evidence-informed capacity strengthening practice in low- and middle-income countries, through:

Conducting high quality, implementation focused capacity strengthening research
Fostering a global community of capacity strengthening scientists with equitable low- and middle-income country participation
Sharing learning and advocating for evidence-informed capacity strengthening practice

An introduction to the Centre for Capacity Research

Whilst specialising in strengthening the capacity of research systems, the Centre for Capacity Research retains a broad interest in capacity strengthening initiatives of all types within a low- and middle-income country contexts, including a sub-speciality in laboratory strengthening.

Research Themes

Our research themes have been developed to span the range of capacity strengthening activities we undertake:

Theory - to advance theoretical and conceptual understanding of capacity strengthening

Process - to support capacity strengthening implementation through embedded ‘learning’ research, enhancing programme success and highlighting ‘good practice’ for current and future capacity strengthening initiatives

Measurement and Impact - to develop and apply frameworks and tools appropriate for tracking progress and measuring the outcome and impact of capacity strengthening interventions