What
LUNE ONE’s goal is to train and support emerging researchers on professional and personal skills and resources to deliver quality research outputs from answering important research questions. We are building the structure to develop the research workforce pipelines in African countries.
Who
We focus on undergraduates and early postgraduate students who are keen to be world-class researchers and are enthusiastic about leading research work that results in meaningful impact and builds on global knowledge.
How
Participants will collaborate with research mentors to work on a research topic, while concurrently attending 1-hour classes weekly for 12 weeks. In the final month, participants will share a presentation about their research work and discuss their experiences. At the end of the program, participants will get a certificate of completion.
When
The program will run for 4 months. Applications will open soon.
ABOUT
LUNE ONE
LUNE ONE is a 4 month virtual program for emerging researchers to understand the basics and standards of conducting research. LUNE ONE also provides personal and professional skills that researchers need to complete a research project as well as the mentorship needed to guide them to remain committed and excited about their progress. Graduates of LUNE ONE can undergo full research procedures whether for academic or commercial programs, moving from research questions to analysis and synthesis. This program is currently FREE.
12 Weeks of Mentoring
For twelve weeks, researchers will learn from a curated list of topics. Topics will be focused on fundamental resources and skills required to do research across multiple fields.
12 Weeks of Classes
Along with learning, researchers will work with mentors who can guide the researchers through their research work and also share insights that help them move forward.
1 Research Project
Participants will work with their mentors on a research project during their time in LUNE ONE. Research project topics are provided by mentors.
1 Presentation Workshop
At the end of the program, participants will deliver a presentation of their project that allows us understand how they have fared through the entire program.
Applications are now open for the 2023 cohort of the LUNE ONE Program
Want to start a great career in research?
Whether you are an undergraduate or early postgraduate student, or someone whose career is heavily dependent on research, LUNE ONE provides the right launchpad.
Applications are now open for the 2023 cohort of the LUNE ONE Program
Benefits for Participants
- Weekly data allowance (15 weeks)
- Souvenir package for all participants
- One-on-one mentorship with a researcher for 3 months.
- A supportive community of research enthusiasts
- Access to research and graduate opportunities
- Personal and Professional development sessions
Who can apply
Applications to the Lune One will be accepted if
- The entrant shows interest in research, whether in the academic, innovation, development, or commercial space.
- The entrant is between 18 – 35 years.
- The entrant is an African enrolled in a Nigerian University (both undergraduates and early postgraduates (masters) can apply).
- The entrant shows diligence and excellence in the field of interest.
- The entrant shows their willingness to commit to the program. Participants should be able to commit 5 hours per week to the program.
FACULTY
FACILITATORS AND MENTORS
LUNE ONE ROCKETLearn from a diverse group of enthusiastic and accomplished researchers and professionals
Dr. Ifeyinwa Ijeoma Obianyo
Postdoctoral Researcher, African University of Science and Technology
Mubarak Adetunji Ojewale, Ph.D.
Doctoral Researcher,
CISTER Research Center
University of Porto
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