The Gambia Research Ethics and Methodology Training Initiative

Call for Case Studies: Research Ethics in African Contexts
We invite research scholars, bioethicists, ethics trainees, and practitioners to submit case studies for an edited collection on the Practical Application of the Sociocultural Research Ethics Model (SCREM).
This collection seeks to centre African perspectives, cultures, and ethical traditions in addressing real-world research ethics challenges across the continent.

Topics include:
• Community engagement
• African moral philosophies
• Vulnerability & coercion
• Broad consent & confidentiality
• Religion, culture & communitarianism
• Global ethical obligations

Submission Length: 1,000–1,500 words
Deadline: 31th July 2026

For more information, please refer to the flyer and visit the GamREMTI website.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Chinenye Ariwaodo on being honored with the GamREMTI Rising Star Award for the second cohort. This well-deserved recognition celebrates her outstanding contributions, dedication, and promise in advancing research ethics and methodology.

The award was presented on the third day of the GamREMTI 2026 Workshop by the keynote speaker, Prof. Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole, Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, alongside Dr. Effua Usuf, GamREMTI Investigator, marking a proud and memorable moment during the event.

Dr. Ariwoado’s achievement reflects the spirit of excellence and commitment that GamREMTI continues to nurture, and we look forward to her continued impact in strengthening ethical research practices across Africa. She was supervised by Prof. Henry Sliverman, GamREMTI Investigator, who served as her second supervisor, further supporting her academic and professional development throughout the program.

Congratulations once again on this remarkable accomplishment.

Ministry of Higher Education,Research Science and Technology The University of The Gambia Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo University of Maryland, Baltimore MRC Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

The GamREMTI 2026 Workshop began on a high note, bringing together scholars and professionals committed to advancing research ethics and methodology across Africa, while also marking a significant milestone, celebrating five years of success and impact in strengthening research ethics capacity in The Gambia. The workshop opened with welcome remarks from Prof. Herbert Robinson, Vice-Chancellor of the University of The Gambia (UTG), setting an inspiring tone for the event.
Day 1 featured a powerful keynote address delivered by Prof. Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole, Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo. Her presentation, titled “The Confluence of Academic and Research Ethics: Shaping the Future of African Academia,” underscored the critical need to integrate academic integrity with research ethics to foster credible, responsible, and forward-looking academic institutions across the continent.
The day also featured a special presentation by Prof. Veronica P. S. Njie-Carr, Principal Investigator of GamREMTI, who reflected on the initiative’s five-year journey. She highlighted key achievements, the growth of the program, and its contributions to strengthening research ethics training and capacity development in The Gambia and its international impact. In addition, participants benefited from insightful sessions delivered by the Executive Directors of Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF), the Student Revolving Loan Scheme (SRLS), and the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET), as well as a representative from the National Research & Innovation Fund (NRIF), who highlighted potential sources of funding support for students and research programs, providing valuable guidance on accessing research funding opportunities.
Day 2 continued with insightful presentations from distinguished experts covering key areas such as research ethics approval processes, research integrity frameworks, ethics in academic practice, ethical scholarship in the age of AI, and academic integrity in The Gambia. The day concluded with reflections by Dr. Effua Usuf, reinforcing the importance of maintaining strong ethical standards in research.
On Day 3, participants engaged in practical discussions on ethical clinical research led by Dr. Armel Zemsi, Head of Clinical Trials Unit, MRCG, alongside valuable insights from Mr. Lamin Suwareh, Retired Head of the Gambia School of Nursing and Midwifery and GamREMTI Curriculum Committee Member. The program overview by Dr. Jainaba Sey-Sawo provided information about the application process and a deeper understanding of GamREMTI’s mission, followed by a call for socio-culturally relevant case studies led by Dr. Effua Usuf. The workshop concluded with closing remarks by Prof. Veronica P. S. Njie-Carr, including a call to action, marking the end of an inspiring event.
As GamREMTI celebrates five years of success and impact, the 2026 Workshop reaffirms its commitment to advancing ethical, high-quality research and strengthening research capacity across Africa.

Ministry of Higher Education,Research Science and Technology University of Maryland, Baltimore MRC Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo The University of The Gambia

The first day of the GamREMTI 2026 Workshop began on a high note, bringing together scholars and professionals committed to advancing research ethics and methodology in Africa. The workshop also marked a special milestone as GamREMTI celebrates five years of success and impact in strengthening research ethics capacity across The Gambia.
A key highlight of the day was the keynote address by Prof. Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole, Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, titled “The Confluence of Academic and Research Ethics: Shaping the Future of African Academia.” In her remarks, she emphasized the importance of integrating academic integrity and research ethics to build stronger, credible, and responsible academic institutions across Africa.
The day also featured a special presentation by Prof. Veronica P. S. Njie-Carr, Principal Investigator of GamREMTI, who highlighted GamREMTI’s five-year journey of achievements and impact through a slideshow video presentation showcasing the program’s growth, scholars, and contributions to research ethics training in Africa.
Overall, the first day set an inspiring tone for the workshop, with engaging discussions and reflections on the future of ethical research and academic excellence in Africa.
Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo The University of The Gambia Ministry of Higher Education,Research Science and Technology University of Maryland, Baltimore MRC Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

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Ministry of Higher Education,Research Science and Technology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, The University of The Gambia, MRC Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine,

Expanding the Culture of Research Ethics across Institutions in a Globalized World: The GamREMTI Program
Keynote Address presented at the
U6+ Consortium of African Universities
By Veronica P.S. Njie-Carr, RN, ACNS-BC, PhD, FWACN
The 9th International Conference
Celebrating Achievements, Addressing Challenges, & Envisioning Brighter Futures for Africa
September 23, 2025

University of Maryland, Baltimore, MRC Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Ministry of Higher Education,Research Science and Technology, The University of The Gambia,

Keynote Address presented at the U6+ Consortium of African Universities By Veronica P.S. Njie-Carr Expanding the Culture of Research Ethics across Institutions in a Globalized World: The GamREMTI ProgramKeynote Address presented at the U6+ Consortium of Af...

The Gambia Research Ethics and Methodology Training Initiative (GamREMTI) is excited to announce the launch of the Master’s Program in Health Resarch Ethics and Methodology, following three years of the establishment of the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Research Ethics and Methodology (PCHREM).

Funded by the Fogarty International Center at the National Institutes of Health in the United States, this advanced academic programme is designed to:

1. Develop leadership capacity and expertise in international research ethics and research methodology, and then

2. Equip trainees with the skills to provide research ethics education, ethical review leadership, and expert consultations to other researchers, their institutions, governments, and international research organizations.

Click the link below for more info.

Ministry of Health The Gambia, Ministry of Higher Education,Research Science and Technology, The University of The Gambia, MRC Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore,

GamREMTI Master’s Program The following process will be followed as determined by the UTG enrollment process online through the UTG portal attaching all relevant documents. Click here to apply.

https://gamremti.gm/scholars-experiential-engagement-at-the-university-of-ibadan-nigeria/

Ministry of Higher Education,Research Science and Technology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, The University of The Gambia, Ministry of Health The Gambia, , MRC Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

SCHOLARS’ EXPERIENTIAL ENGAGEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA The first cohort of GamREMTI scholars in the Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Health Research Ethics and Methodology (PCHREM)