Supporting early-career mentorship for women in Health Policy and Systems Research: a vital input to building the field

Peer-reviewed publications are an important part of the research domain. They communicate scientific work, foster recognition across academic communities, and are important for career progression. ‘Publish or perish’ is a universally accepted adage which speaks to the pressure that researchers face to produce findings that are considered relevant and rigorous by the audience of professional colleagues. Publications from low- and middle-income country (LMIC)-based lead authors have increased. However, globally, women are known to make up <30% of researchers, and while this proportion is increasing, women continue to publish less than their male counterparts. Finally, it is equally important to understand the individual-level transformations that arise for both mentors and mentees as a result of engaging in mentorship.

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Kwamie, A., and N. Jalaghonia (2020) Supporting early-career mentorship for women in Health Policy and Systems Research: a vital input to building the field. Health Policy and Planning, Volume 35, Issue Supplement_1, November 2020, Pages i4–i6.