Students from African Rural University, Uganda, holding up posters and explaining things to community members outside on the grass

Open research starts with listening and learning

“We’ll be diverting from the normal desktop literature review and instead leave our office to listen to what the community...

Guest post – rethinking open access policy in development research: reflections on the INASP policy paper

INASP is pleased to welcome a guest blog in response to our recent policy paper a review of open access...

Rethinking open access policies: a turning point for development research funders

Open Access was supposed to level the playing field—removing knowledge paywalls, unlocking opportunities for reuse, and democratizing research. Yet the...

Several researchers from the Global South, in black and white, across a colourful background.

Rising Scholars supports a new generation of researchers in the Global South

In March 2025, INASP relaunched one of its largest bodies of work. AuthorAID, a community platform for and driven by...

Sharon working on the wooden walkway above the water of the wetland.

Tackling the climate crisis in East Africa – Rising Scholars connects early career researchers with tools for impact

East Africa is facing an intensifying climate crisis with droughts and flooding in the region significantly affecting food security, human...

A close up for a stethoscope on a desk, alongside some books and a yellow pencil

Supporting West Africa’s health workforce – Rising Scholars empowers Nigerian doctor to earn surgery fellowship

West Africa’s healthcare system faces significant challenges: under-resourced infrastructure, a shortage of healthcare professionals and a high burden of both...

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