From proposal
to publication—
together.
AESRN is an informal, peer-led network of Ghanaian nurse researchers. We are not an NGO or a training programme. We are colleagues who voluntarily collaborate to design, conduct, and publish rigorous research.
Our purpose: advance nursing and health sciences in Ghana while building each member's research portfolio through collective effort — no hierarchy, no external programming.
Collaboration, not mentorship
Three principles define how AESRN operates and what makes our network distinctly effective.
Skill-Based Teamwork
Members bring expertise in study design, data collection, statistical analysis, and manuscript writing. Teams form around complementary strengths.
Co-Authorship, Not Training
Every member is a competent researcher. We work as equals, sharing responsibilities and authorship credit from study conception to publication.
Impact Through Collaboration
By working together we increase research output, strengthen individual portfolios, and contribute meaningfully to Ghanaian health sciences literature.
The publication journey
Five collaborative stages from initial idea to peer-reviewed publication.
Idea Generation & Team Formation
Members bring research ideas. Teams form based on complementary skills necessary for project success.
Collaborative Study Design
Research questions, methodology, and data collection plans are co-developed. Responsibilities are shared from the outset.
Data Collection & Analysis
Teams work together to collect and rigorously analyse data relevant to Ghanaian healthcare contexts.
Manuscript Writing & Peer Review
Each member contributes to drafting, reviewing, and refining the manuscript. The process is fully collaborative with shared accountability.
Publication & Dissemination
Final manuscripts are submitted to peer-reviewed journals under co-authorship, strengthening both the Ghanaian research landscape and member portfolios.
Research Areas
Our members address pressing health challenges in Ghana across six core domains.
Maternal & Child Health
Antenatal care, safe motherhood, neonatal care, childhood immunisation, and nutrition. Focus areas include high-risk pregnancy, maternal mortality reduction, adolescent reproductive health, PMTCT, family planning, and implementation research in resource-limited settings.
Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Hypertension, diabetes, liver disease, cancer, and kidney disease in Ghana. Emphasis on prevention, early detection, lifestyle modification, self-management, palliative care, and data-driven strategies to strengthen NCD control.
Mental Health & Psychiatry
Depression, substance use, anxiety, and community mental health. Areas of interest include stigma reduction, adolescent and maternal mental health, crisis intervention, integration into primary care, and population-based access improvement.
Emergency & Critical Care
Triage, trauma care, sepsis management, intensive care, and emergency obstetric care in resource-limited hospitals. Focus on survival outcomes, patient safety, quality improvement, and emergency systems strengthening.
Nursing Education & Workforce
Nursing curricula, clinical training, nurse retention, and leadership development — strengthening Ghana's nursing workforce through evidence and peer collaboration.
Community & Public Health
Health promotion, infectious disease prevention (malaria, TB, HIV), chronic disease screening, and community outreach. Focus on disease surveillance, field epidemiology, mobile health initiatives, and reducing health disparities.
Meet the researchers
AESRN members are Ghanaian nurses and healthcare professionals united by a shared commitment to rigorous, collaborative research and the advancement of nursing science in Ghana.
Key Publications
Our collaborative publications will be listed here. The network is currently working on several research projects and manuscripts. Check back soon.
Activities
Information about AESRN's collaborative activities, workshops, field work, and research events will be shared here.
Meetings
Schedules, agendas, and summaries from AESRN network meetings will be posted here for transparency and member reference.
Funding Opportunities
We welcome funding support to grow our network. If you are interested in sponsoring network activities, specific research projects, or grants for emerging scholars, we would be glad to explore partnership opportunities. Please use the form below to reach us.
Send a funding inquiry
Join the Network
We welcome Ghanaian nurses and midwives with genuine research interests. Membership is earned through demonstrated capability, not aspirations alone.
Who Can Join?
Ghanaian nurses and midwives with strong interest in health research, evidence-based practice, and improving patient outcomes.
What We Expect
Active participation in collaborative projects, responsiveness to team communication, and commitment to shared authorship principles.
What You Gain
Expanded research portfolio, co-authorship on publications, and connections with fellow Ghanaian researchers across institutions.
Membership Requirements
Applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria to be considered:
- Professional qualification
Hold a valid nursing or midwifery licence from a recognised institution in Ghana.
- Curriculum Vitae
Submit an up-to-date CV highlighting your research experience, publications (if any), education, work history, and current affiliation.
- Time commitment
Ability to dedicate 4–6 hours per week to assigned manuscript sections and meet agreed deadlines.
- Collaborative mindset
Commitment to shared authorship credit, constructive peer feedback, and team-based working.
- Proposal writing assessment
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to write one section of a research proposal (introduction, methods, or literature review) on a provided topic, to assess writing style and research thinking.
Complete the online application form below. After an initial review, eligible candidates are contacted for the proposal-writing assessment, followed by an online interview via Zoom.
Apply to Join AESRNQuestions? research.aesrn@yahoo.com
Applications are reviewed monthly. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 4 weeks for the proposal writing assessment.