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To join the MRN, carefully review the eligibility criteria listed below
To join the MRN, carefully review the eligibility criteria listed below
Publication Record
At least one peer-reviewed publication as first author in a relevant field (e.g., biomedical sciences, public health, environmental science, or related disciplines).
Active Research Engagement
Applicants should be actively involved in research within academic institutions, research centers, NGOs, think tanks, or similar organizations, demonstrating potential for continued scholarly growth and contribution.
Career Stage
MRN is open to early-career researchers (PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty), as well as mid- and senior-level professionals. Applicants may hold Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees, or equivalent professional qualifications.
Geographic Focus
Applicants should be based in the Global South, including Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania. Priority is given to those working on challenges related to human and planetary health.
Membership is free for the first six months and will be subject to renewal based on candidate evaluation.
Membership Expectations
Membership Expectations
Time Commitment & Availability
Members are expected to dedicate approximately 4–6 hours per week, with consistent online availability for virtual meetings, mentoring sessions, and collaborative activities across time zones.
Time Commitment & Availability
Members are expected to dedicate approximately 4–6 hours per week, with consistent online availability for virtual meetings, mentoring sessions, and collaborative activities across time zones.
Collaboration & Work Ethic
Members should be able to work independently and within diverse, transdisciplinary teams, meet deadlines, and contribute reliably to shared goals.
Collaboration & Work Ethic
Members should be able to work independently and within diverse, transdisciplinary teams, meet deadlines, and contribute reliably to shared goals.
Professional Conduct
Respectful communication, openness to feedback, and professionalism are essential within the MRN community.
Professional Conduct
Respectful communication, openness to feedback, and professionalism are essential within the MRN community.
Scientific Integrity
Members must adhere to evidence-based research practices and ethical standards. Engagement in misinformation, pseudoscience, or unverified claims is not acceptable.
Scientific Integrity
Members must adhere to evidence-based research practices and ethical standards. Engagement in misinformation, pseudoscience, or unverified claims is not acceptable.
AI Literacy & Responsible Use
Members are encouraged to develop literacy in AI research tools while maintaining critical awareness and ethical use. MRN promotes a balanced approach that leverages innovation without compromising independent thinking.
AI Literacy & Responsible Use
Members are encouraged to develop literacy in AI research tools while maintaining critical awareness and ethical use. MRN promotes a balanced approach that leverages innovation without compromising independent thinking.
MRN code of conduct
MRN code of conduct
Our Guiding Principle
Our Guiding Principle
MRN is anti-cognitive offloading and pro-planetary, solution-oriented thinking.
We aim to cultivate researchers who think critically, engage deeply, and produce context-driven solutions — while maintaining cognitive sovereignty in an AI-driven research environment.
MRN Applications Now Open – Apply by May 28th
We strongly encourage interested applicants to review the program details and submit their application using the link below:
We strongly encourage interested applicants to review the program details and submit their application using the link below:
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