CIS workshops are designed for scientists, researchers, and health professionals who want to communicate their work more effectively. Delivered in-person or online, our sessions are practical, evidence-based, and tailored to your audience and setting.
Who We Work With
Our workshops have been delivered at research institutes, schools of public health, universities, ministries of health, and NGOs across Africa, Asia, and Europe. We work with:
- Early-career researchers preparing their first publications
- Established scientists seeking to improve their success rate with high-impact journals
- Research teams looking for a shared framework for writing and reviewing manuscripts
- Public health programmes wishing to disseminate their findings more widely
What We Cover
### Writing a Scientific Manuscript
- The IMRaD structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion
- Writing compelling titles and abstracts
- Logical flow and argument construction
- Adapting your manuscript for different journals
### The Publishing Process
- Choosing the right journal
- Navigating the submission process
- Responding to peer reviewers and editors
- Understanding copyright and open access
### Communicating to Broader Audiences
- Writing for policymakers and non-specialists
- Science communication in low-resource settings
- Structuring reports and policy briefs
### Presenting Your Research
- Designing effective posters and slides
- Oral presentations at conferences
- Structuring and delivering a scientific argument
Formats
Workshops can be delivered as:
- Half-day or full-day intensive sessions
- Multi-day training courses
- Online webinars and virtual workshops
- Blended programmes combining online and in-person elements
- Ongoing mentoring for individual researchers or writing teams
To discuss your organisation’s needs or request a quote, contact us.