Online collaborations

The most valuable commodity is knowledge

Originally TReND’s volunteering program allows volunteers to travel to different African universities to share their skills with local researchers. Although on-site visits are a great option, as meeting locally and seeing issues first hand can help devise the best solution for the problem, arranging travels might not always be easy, so why not start with an online collaboration? Additionally the current worldwide situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has paralyzed in-person meetings, seminars and travels, forcing all of us to find new  ways to keep working around the world. 

We have created a network of experts that can help African scientists to develop their desired projects through online collaboration, bypassing the mobility restrictions caused by the current pandemic. Groups in need of guidance and help can get almost immediate assistance. From small short-duration projects or doubts to large experiments that expand over months or even years, we want to create the opportunity for long-lasting collaborations that will outlast the current global situation and might eventually lead to on-site visits and in-person exchanges. Experts will be able to share their knowledge with African partners to find the best resources to either acquire the needed skills, knowledge, materials and tools or develop the techniques needed for the experiments.

For more information see here.

I am an expert

Experts of any field of science are welcome, from PhD students to professors, that feel like they want to make a change and help others to fulfill their scientific dreams.

1. Apply using this form

2. Once we have received your application, you will have access to our project database so you can find a project that is compatible with your skills and available time.

I have a project

Teams of at least three individuals with small questions and doubts, or even large projects that require long lasting support can apply to become an African partner in the Online collaboration program.

1. Submit information about your group and your project using this form.

2. Once we have received your project, it will be added to our project database and made accessible to all experts to find the most suitable researcher to help you with your project. 

The Online Collaborations Team

Dr. Juan Sanchez-Alcaniz

Dr. Juan Sanchez-Alcaniz

Collaborations Coordinator

Dr. Ana Silbering

Dr. Ana Silbering

Volunteer Coordinator

Dr. Andre Maia Chagas

Dr. Andre Maia Chagas

Open Source Coordinator

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