Centre for Capacity Research
Advancing the science of capacity strengthening for sustainable development
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
CCR Project portfolio
The Centre for Capacity Research is at the forefront of operational research into capacity strengthening.
Here are just a small selection of current projects we are working on or have very recently completed.
News and Events
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From: LSTMA quick guide for funders on effective research capacity strengtheningNews article22 May 2023 -
From: LSTMHow to change research cultures to support the well-being of PhD studentsBlog15 Dec 2022 -
From: LSTMWhat does ‘strengthen research capacity’ actually mean, and how can we do it?Blog28 Sep 2022 -
From: LSTMSix tips for ensuring partnerships in research consortia are equitableBlog5 Apr 2022 -
From: LSTMHow to engage and involve policymakers in researchBlog26 Oct 2021 -
From: LSTMHow Can We Measure Impact in Research Capacity Strengthening Funding?Blog14 Sep 2021 -
From: LSTMThe Impact of Global Health ResearchMedia16 Mar 2021 -
From: LSTMDemonstrating the sustainability of capacity strengthening during a pandemicNews article25 Sep 2020 -
From: LSTMUsing the appeal of football to break HIV stigmaNews article9 Jul 2020 -
From: LSTMLSTM led study: While adapting to COVID-19 can Liverpool’s health system learn from the West African Ebola outbreak?News article15 May 2020 -
From: LSTMBBC Radio Merseyside with LSTM's Professor Imelda BatesMedia4 May 2020 -
From: LSTMLSTM and LFC Foundation return to MalawiNews article2 Sep 2019 -
From: LSTMMeasuring Impact: Improving evaluations of research capacity strengthening programmesNews article25 Jun 2019 -
From: LSTMSciFri on BBC Radio MerseysideEvent17 May 2019 -
From: LSTMLSTM's Centre for Capacity Research facilitates a new standard for good research management practiceNews article1 Mar 2019 -
From: LSTMCentre for Capacity ResearchNews article17 Jan 2019 -
From: LSTMLSTM Seminar: AAS & AESA - potential collaboration opportunities in research and teachingSeminars & lectures4 May 2018 -
From: LSTMResearch capacity strengthening (RCS) in low and middle-income countries: time for a dedicated RCS science?Seminars & lectures28 Feb 2018 -
From: LSTMLSTM Honorary Professorship for Dr Thomas KariukiNews article2 Nov 2017 -
From: LSTMLSTM awarded £6.4 million to strengthen capacity to control malaria and other vector borne diseasesNews article21 Jul 2017 -
From: LSTMLSTM awarded £11 million by National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)News article14 Jul 2017 -
From: LSTMThree Fleming Fund scoping studies on AMR completedNews article24 Mar 2017 -
From: LSTMLSTM project receives a special mention in Access to Medicines Index 2016News article29 Nov 2016 -
From: LSTMCapacity Research Unit visits NTD LaboratoriesNews article1 Nov 2013
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From: LSTMA quick guide for funders on effective research capacity strengtheningNews article22 May 2023
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From: LSTMHow to change research cultures to support the well-being of PhD studentsBlog15 Dec 2022
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From: LSTMWhat does ‘strengthen research capacity’ actually mean, and how can we do it?Blog28 Sep 2022
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From: LSTMSix tips for ensuring partnerships in research consortia are equitableBlog5 Apr 2022
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From: LSTMHow to engage and involve policymakers in researchBlog26 Oct 2021
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From: LSTMHow Can We Measure Impact in Research Capacity Strengthening Funding?Blog14 Sep 2021
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From: LSTMThe Impact of Global Health ResearchMedia16 Mar 2021
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From: LSTMDemonstrating the sustainability of capacity strengthening during a pandemicNews article25 Sep 2020
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From: LSTMUsing the appeal of football to break HIV stigmaNews article9 Jul 2020
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From: LSTMLSTM led study: While adapting to COVID-19 can Liverpool’s health system learn from the West African Ebola outbreak?News article15 May 2020
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From: LSTMBBC Radio Merseyside with LSTM's Professor Imelda BatesMedia4 May 2020
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From: LSTMLSTM and LFC Foundation return to MalawiNews article2 Sep 2019
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From: LSTMMeasuring Impact: Improving evaluations of research capacity strengthening programmesNews article25 Jun 2019
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From: LSTMSciFri on BBC Radio MerseysideEvent17 May 2019
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From: LSTMLSTM's Centre for Capacity Research facilitates a new standard for good research management practiceNews article1 Mar 2019
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From: LSTMCentre for Capacity ResearchNews article17 Jan 2019
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From: LSTMLSTM Honorary Professorship for Dr Thomas KariukiNews article2 Nov 2017
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From: LSTMLSTM awarded £6.4 million to strengthen capacity to control malaria and other vector borne diseasesNews article21 Jul 2017
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From: LSTMLSTM awarded £11 million by National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)News article14 Jul 2017
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From: LSTMThree Fleming Fund scoping studies on AMR completedNews article24 Mar 2017
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From: LSTMLSTM project receives a special mention in Access to Medicines Index 2016News article29 Nov 2016
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From: LSTMCapacity Research Unit visits NTD LaboratoriesNews article1 Nov 2013
'Connecting Citizens with Science' Podcast
The Centre for Capacity Research are excited to announce the launch of our podcast miniseries as part of the 'Connecting Citizens with Science' podcast.
In this series, you'll hear from global experts, local practitioners, and change-makers who are actively shaping how we approach capacity strengthening in research projects at home and abroad. Each episode dives into real-world examples, lessons learned, and innovative practices that can help you build more resilient teams, communities, and institutions.
- Episode 79: Strengthening Research Capacity for Global Health Equity
- Episode 80: Research Capacity Strengthening Is Everyone's Business
- Episode 81: The PhD Balancing Act for Lasting Capacity in Practice
Listen to all episode here: https://liverpool-school-of-tropical-medicine.captivate.fm/