Training/mentorship strategies	Reflections	Benefits
Interfacing with a diverse group of peer researchers	“… while my work relies on quantitative methods and medical sciences, I was able to critically read and learn from works on qualitative research done by fellows of social studies.”	▪ Mutual learning
		▪ Exposes us to new topics, research methods and ways of thinking
		▪ Stimulates our thinking regarding the definition of global health
		▪ Broadens our perspective of research areas in global health
		▪ Gives us a different perspective on our work
	“I presented a manuscript to test the acceptability of a new concept. After witnessing my peers’ reactions, I decided it was best to adapt my methods.”	▪ Is a source of peer support
		▪ Provides a sense of belonging
		▪ Connects us to others to form new collaborations
		▪ Increases our productivity
Engaging with a community of mentors	“So not only was GHR-CAPS instrumental in strengthening our research skills, it also critically opened up our academic network.”	▪ Exposes us to new topics, research methods and ways of thinking
		▪ Broadens our perspective of research areas in global health
		▪ Stimulates our thinking regarding the definition of global health
		▪ Informs us of “who’s who” and who’s doing what in global health
		▪ Connects us to researchers to form new collaborations
	“Both my mentor and the senior trainees were available to answer my questions and stimulated my thinking… the interactions with the invited researchers helped me consolidate my theoretical knowledge.”	▪ Gives access to experts to inform our work
Training activities specific to global health	“Before having a seminar on it, I had never consciously thought about the definition of global health or the history of the field.”	▪ Stimulates our thinking regarding the definition of global health
		▪ Broadens our perspective of research areas in global health
	“A summer school on Minimum maintenance of health services in conflict zones, organised in May 2015, was extremely interesting and helped define my own PhD research topic in a much better way”.
		▪ Sensitizes us to real-life challenges of conducting global health research
		▪ Raises our self-awareness on prejudices and stereotypes that we hold
		▪ Helps us develop our humility
		▪ Informs our research and better equips us for conducting global health research
Active involvement in global health research	“I organized a seminar on social enterprise with a renowned expert in the field from Scotland.”	▪ Allows Encourages us to contribute to the dialogue and debates in global health research (dilemmas, challenges, approaches, etc.) ▪ us to apply and develop/hone our research skills
	“I collaborated with other GHR-CAPS’ fellows and published four articles on topics that were not directly related to my thesis.”	▪ Encourages and supports us taking on leadership roles
		▪ Develops our confidence and independence
		▪ Increases our productivity
		▪ Gives visibility to our work (and our name)
		▪ Enhances our competitiveness for awards, bursaries, scholarships, grants and positions
Access to financial resources	“I really appreciated the financial support. It covered my tuition and my living costs in Canada, which was really helpful since I am from Burkina Faso.”	▪ Permits us the time to focus on global health research
		▪ Enhances our competitiveness for awards, bursaries, scholarships grants and positions
	“GHR-CAPS’ funds under the ‘north- south research collaboration scheme’ helped me implement a project in Bangladesh to assess research, program and policy priorities for migrant workers to address their HIV/AIDS vulnerabilities”.	▪ Provides access to bursaries for those who would otherwise not have access (ie, international trainees)
		▪ Supports our work, including the establishment of collaborations
		▪ Increases our productivity
		▪ Encourages and supports us taking on leadership roles
		▪ Gives visibility to our work (and our name)