SURER Project – Scaling Up Research Ethics and Research Integrity

Capacity building for ethical and safe research environment

Structured mentoring for early career researchers

Short, medium and long-term training with blended learning mode

Program Components

Are you a researcher, academic, or policymaker interested in advancing research integrity in Nigeria? SURER offers a range of training programs, mentorship opportunities, and institutional collaborations.

The Scaling Up Research Ethics and Research Integrity (SURER) Project is a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), Research/Scientific Integrity (RSI), Conflicts of Interest (CoI), and Safe Working and Sexual Harassment-Free Environments (SWSHE) in Nigeria.

As research activities expand rapidly in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), there is an urgent need for structured training, advocacy, and institutional capacity building to uphold ethical research standards. Through a multi-institutional collaboration, SURER empowers researchers and institutions with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks to foster ethical, inclusive, and professional research environments.

SURER Courses

We provide comprehensive training, mentorship, and institutional development to ensure ethical, safe, and high-quality research environments.

Testimonials

My CBR blended diploma experience was a transformative and life-changing journey that profoundly impacted my perspective on bioethics. As I navigated the program, I came to realize that bioethics extends far beyond merely knowing what is right; it's about cultivating trust and credibility in the scientific community and research endeavors.

Dr. Ibrahim B. Abubakar

As I reflect on my experience in the MSc. Bioethics program, I'm reminded of the transformative journey I embarked upon. The program broadened my perspective on ethics, covering topics like honesty in research, avoiding manipulation, and gift authorship. I highly recommend the program for its importance in maintaining high ethical standards in biomedical research, and I plan to pursue a PhD in Bioethics to become a multidimensional scholar.

Dr. Anne Adeyanju

The MSc. Bioethics program, focused on Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), was intellectually demanding yet rewarding. I'm grateful for the enriching experience, generous stipends, and additional training opportunities, including a Harvard University course. This journey has empowered me to become a Research Integrity Officer and make a meaningful impact.

Suleiman Dahiru

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Partner Institutions

The Center for Bioethics and Research (CBR), Nigeria and the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), through implementation of training and capacity development programs, provision of technical expertise, ethics consultations, international collaborations, and conduct of research on ethics, have become core resources for sustaining the research ethics training and regulatory environment in Nigeria.
SURER Project is funded by the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant with Award Number R25TW012213.