Ambassador Access to Research Mentoring (Tier 1)
Free LMS access for research teams who help us connect with the public.
You have the curiosity. You have the team. You just need the right structure and resources to move from idea to manuscript.
Our Community Circle gives you full access to our research‑focused LMS - with no fee. In return, you become an ambassador: sharing your progress, engaging with the public, and helping us understand what the community truly needs.
What’s inside the LMS
| Workshop Recordings | Reading Materials & Quizzes | Project Roadmap |
| Step‑by‑step sessions on research design, methodology, writing, and publishing. | Assignment guidelines/ checklists, and quizzes for self assessment. | From topic selection to manuscript completion—a clear timeline with milestones, and collaboration guide. |
Topics covered:
- Introduction to Health Research & Topic Selection
- Literature Searching Techniques and Search Engines
- Formulating Research Questions
- Introduction to Quantitative Study Designs
- Sampling Methods & Sample Size Calculation (OpenEpi)
- Data Collection Tools: Questionnaire Development
- Quantitative Data Analysis with STATA (data management, descriptive & inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, regression). SPSS support also available for groups hesitant to using STATA.
- Producing tables, charts, and graphs
- Manuscript Writing & Reporting
- Referencing and Citation Management (Mendeley)
Who this is for
- Student research groups, lab teams, or independent collectives who can self‑organize and lead their own projects.
- Teams that need high‑quality resources—not hand‑holding.
- Groups that want to make an impact beyond academia by engaging with the public and identifying real‑world research needs.
- In initial phase, we extend this support for marginalized communities, teams from Balochistan, FATA, indigenous Canadians, and financially disadvantaged groups. This will be open for more in later stages.
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What we expect from ambassadors
As a Community Circle member, your team commits to three simple but impactful activities:
Share milestone updates
After each major milestone (topic selection, data collection, draft, etc.), post a short update and learning on:
- LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / WhatsApp (tagging us)
- Your individual forum (a private space to share insights with peers)
Contribute to our public engagement initiative or other programs
For public engagement, post 2-4 sessions (online or onsite) with 20–30 members of the public.
Use these sessions to:
- Assess public needs in your research area
- Identify potential partners (community organizations, local leaders, etc.) for participating in research with us.
We provide a Public Engagement Toolkit with consent instructions, and discussion guides.
Support word‑of‑mouth for our programs
- Display the “Official Partner” badge on your team’s social profiles and website.
- Forward our posts when tagged or requested for support.
- Refer colleagues or teams who might benefit from our paid mentorship tiers (Tier 2 or 3).
What you get in return
- Full access to the LMS research toolkit (value: ~$500/year)
- Public recognition – featured in our social media for active contribution
- Learning and Experience in Public Engagement skills
- Letter of appreciation for members who actively host public sessions & contribute significantly to our knowledge about the public needs, and connection with partners.
- Optional peer mentor support from senior researchers within the community for supportive partners, wherever volunteer mentors are available, as a bonus, not a promise.
- There is always an option to upgrade to higher level of learning support. Compare other mentoring options and mentoring versus statistics clinic option here.
- Get share in fee (10% referral fee) upon referral of students for our workshops and courses. Referral info must be entered in registrant form.
How it works
- Apply – Fill out the application form (below). We review teams based on research focus, commitment, and alignment.
- Onboard – Attend a short orientation, get access to the LMS, and receive your Public Engagement Toolkit.
- Engage – Use the resources, share milestones, and run your public sessions.
- Renew 6 monthly– Continued access depends on active participation.
Ready to join?
If your team is ready to lead, learn, and connect research with the public, apply here: