The EdResearch Hub Mentorship Program Brochure

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About Us Our Mission Our Vision

The EdResearch Hub, a non-profit Our mission is to help prepare young We are focused on providing mentorship
organization founded in 2021, is minds for educational opportunities with educational and research training
committed to creating an inspiring and programs especially for young scientists
motivating atmosphere that re-shapes from developing countries and women in
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
graduate students and young and Maths).
researchers in developing countries by

discovering and maximizing
opportunities needed to fulfil their life

dreams.

To improve outcomes for researchers in
various fields by bridging the gap
between education and research.

Founder

The EdResearch Hub

Everyone, at some point in life, needs someone to guide and advise them
based on experiences/expertise. The EdResearch Hub is a platform where minds
are shaped, visions are grounded in values, and dreams are achieved. Having all

gone through and are actively being mentored, our seasoned Mentors at The
EdResearch Hub are here for you to walk you through the process of securing that
admission or scholarship opportunity and also prepare you to build a successful

career in the future.
Be open-minded, be responsive, and be persevering.

Remember, giving up is not an option here.
We believe in you, but first, you have to believe in yourself.

Iyiola Oluwakemi Owolabi, PhD




opportunity for all

Cofounder

The EdResearch Hub

Mentorship is the way we give back to our society and help others attain
the height and opportunities that have been made available to us. The
success of this mentorship, however, depends on mutual commitment.
While we promise to do our best pro bono to assist graduate students or

potential graduate students in the pursuit of their academic goals,
success heavily depends on mentees’ cooperation and commitment to

their own goals.



I want to welcome you to our mentorship program at The EdResearchHub.
I hope we can help you move forward in achieving your dream.

Joshua Olayinka, FHEA

What we offer Mentoring Cohort

Our mentorship program is packed with Mentoring will be provided to a
different opportunities from with our number of graduate students or young
mentees can benefit, plus general training researchers twice a year. Priority will be
and webinars organized through our given to Graduate students and women
programs in STEM from developing countries.

Skills and Knowledge The EdResearch Hub
Mentorship Program
ADDED VALUE - This is vital in preparing and
building up your confidence for the life ahead. “If I have seen further it is
We believe this is the first step to successful by standing on the
mentoring.
shoulders of giants.” —
Admissions and Scholarships Isaac Newton

We advise on potential universities or graduate
schools and scholarships to align with your
educational background and future goals.

Graduate School Applications

We provide guidance to our mentees on how to
make successful graduate school applications by
submitting a winning statement of purpose (SOP),
motivational letter, and CV with appropriate degree
certificates, transcripts, etc.

Eligibility

Be a B.Sc. or MSc. graduate with anticipation to

apply for a higher degree.

Be of any nationality. Graduate students and

women in STEM from developing countries will

be given higher consideration (if eligible).

Be readily available and committed to the

mentorship program (at least 2-5 hours of

meeting/communication with assigned

mentor/week).

Good English communication skills.

Access to a stable internet connection.

Timeline of events Terms and Conditions Mentoring duration

First Mentoring Cohort The mentorship program is a not-for-profit and The total duration of mentoring per cohort is a
voluntary activity. minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12
Open Call - March every year The mentors are not paid, and neither are you months.
Call duration - 3 weeks required to pay any fee. However, you are always
Announcement of results - End of April expected to respect and conduct yourself in a Expectations
The agreement signed and start of the mentoring manner conducive and appropriate.
session - First week in May The program does not promise to secure By the end of the mentoring session, we expect
admission for you or make your applications for you have, first of all, added great value to yourself
Second Mentoring Cohort admission or scholarship. (educationally and professionally). In addition, our
For emphasis, the mentorship program is strictly utmost priority is for you to have secured your
Open Call - November every year for guidance through the graduate school desired graduate admission(s) and scholarp(s)
Call duration - 3 weeks application process. We expect that
Announcement of results - End of December communication between mentors and mentees Mentor-Mentee Matchmaking
The agreement signed and start of the mentoring should be official and not derail from the purpose
session - First week in January of the program. We match mentors to mentees based on research
In addition, the mentors are not mandated to pay expertise , hobbies/interest, and personality.
for your application fees or any other financial
involvement that might be required for a
successful application.

Dr. Ozioma Nwabor Meet our The core purpose of mentorship is to help mentees
Coordinators tap into the knowledge base of mentors, with the
Dr. Ozioma Nwabor is a postdoctoral researcher aim of helping them move faster than they would
affiliated with Syracuse University, NY, USA. He holds a on their own. Mentorship is also an excellent
Ph.D. in Microbiology and is currently working on opportunity to connect, learn and grow. Great
multi-drug resistance in pathogenic clinical bacteria mentees journey right and journey fast.
isolates. He is interested in various research themes
relating to bacterial pathogenicity and virulence Emmanuel is currently on a journey to becoming a Doctor
including the synthesis and discovery of effective of Philosophy at the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery,
alternative anti-virulent agents, as well as resistance Queensland Australia. He is a passionate teacher and
modifying agents. He is also interested in drug researcher, and his research interest lies in natural
repurposing, foodborne pathogens (especially product chemistry and drug discovery. He is driven by the
foodborne zoonosis), food safety and regulation, drug desire to make novel contributions to the development of
delivery, and functional biomaterials. He has authored natural products derived remedies for the treatment of
several research publications in high-impact chronic diseases as well as their successful incorporation
international journals. Dr. Ozed loves writing and is into current medicinal practices. Emmanuel enjoys
passionate about helping younger ones discover writing and he has authored and co-authored several
themselves. He loves teaching and mentoring research articles in high-impact international journals. He
students. feels privileged to have enjoyed fully funded high-value
scholarships all throughout his postgraduate studies and
he is keen to help others walk that path through The
EdResearch Hub Mentoring Program.

Emmanuel Ayobami Makinde

Meet our Mentors

DR. OLATUNDE OLADIPUPO DR. TOMI LOIS ADETUNJI DR. ANUJIT GHOSAL

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA, CANADA NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY, SOUTH AFRICA UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA, CANADA

Dr. Olatunde Oladipupo earned his Ph.D. in Food Science Dr. Tomi is an early career scientist whose interest lies in Dr. Anujit is working as a researcher at Richardson
and Technology from Prince of Songkla University, academia and medicinal plant research. She earned her Centre for Food Technology and Research (RCFTR),
Thailand, in 2020 and currently a researcher at the PhD degree from the University of Fort Hare, South Africa,
University of Manitoba, Canada. He received his
University of Manitoba, Canada. His experiences cut across and has published several articles in the field of plant doctorate (Chemistry), in the year 2015 and
non-thermal processing technologies, particularly towards science in top-ranked journals. She is passionate about
research and student academic development and uses her postgraduate (Materials Chemistry) in 2009 from
enhancing functional food properties, food component expertise as a researcher to help others achieve high quality Jamia Millia Islamia (J.M.I.), New Delhi, India. He
modification, and ensuring food safety. Over the years, his research. She excels at research collaboration, even in completed his undergraduate degree with honors in
research outputs have been published in several reputable Chemistry from the University of Delhi, Delhi, India in
international high impact factor journals. He also has co- interdisciplinary team settings. Currently, she is a 2007. He has worked in the School of Biotechnology,
authored several book chapters and won numerous awards. Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the North-West University Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India (N-PDF),
Beijing Institute of Technology (PRC), and served as an
Dr. Olatunde is passionate about mentoring students in (NWU), South Africa. Assistant Professor at Galgotias University, India. He
securing competitive scholarships both nationally and has published various research as well as review
articles, co-authored/edited several book chapters/
internationally. books, and participated in many national/ international

workshops/ conferences.

Meet our Mentors

DR. EUNICE AKURU JOSHUA OLAYINKA, FHEA DR. IYIOLA OWOLABI
(A.K.A. DR. KEMI)
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA WALAILAK UNIVERSITY, THAILAND
UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE, ALICE, SOUTH THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY, THAILAND
Joshua is currently a lecturer of Business Administration at
AFRICA Walailak University in Thailand and a Fellow of the Higher Dr. Kemi is a Doctor of philosophy in Functional
Food and Nutrition. In Thailand, she studied as a
She holds both B. Agric (Animal Science) and M.Sc. Education Academy (FHEA) in the United Kingdom. He
(Animal Nutrition) degrees from the University of Nigeria, had his bachelor’s degree from University of Ilorin in Thailand Education Hub for ASEAN Countries
Nsukka. Mrs Akuru was awarded the NRF-TWAS African (TEH-AC) Scholar, has received research grants,
Nigeria and worked in banking sector in Nigeria for some fundings and fellowships with published research
Doctoral Renaissance Doctoral Fellowship for 3 years years before pursuing master’s degree from Prince of works in the field of food science, functional foods
(2018-2020) and an extension for one additional year Songkla University in Thailand. He is passionate about and human health, food biotechnology and safety.
(2021), under the auspices of the National Research helping others achieve quality research through Presently, she is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at
Foundation of South Africa and the World Academy of
Science. During her master’s Program, she was selected mentorship and training in research methodology and data the School of Food Science and Technology,
for a Master’s Research Exchange Student award by the analysis. His research has been published in international Thammasat University (TU).
PAFROID-EU Consortium, a scholarship that afforded her journals in the field of international business, logistics and
the opportunity to travel to Stellenbosch University South
Africa, in 2015 to conduct the research work required for supply chain management, and food export policies.
her M.Sc. degree. She has several published articles in the
field of Animal Science in highly ranked journals and

serves as a reviewer for some reputable journals. .

Meet our Mentors

DR. OLUWATOBI KOLAWOLE EMMANUEL MAKINDE DR. OZIOMA NWABOR

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, USA

Emmanuel is currently on a journey to becoming a Doctor of Dr. Ozioma Nwabor is a postdoctoral researcher
Philosophy at the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, affiliated with Syracuse University, NY, USA. He holds
Queensland Australia. He is a passionate teacher and a Ph.D. in Microbiology and is currently working on
researcher, and his research interest lies in natural product multi-drug resistance in pathogenic clinical bacteria
chemistry and drug discovery. He is driven by the desire to isolates. He is interested in various research themes
make novel contributions to the development of natural relating to bacterial pathogenicity and virulence
products derived remedies for the treatment of chronic including the synthesis and discovery of effective
diseases as well as their successful incorporation into current alternative anti-virulent agents, as well as resistance
medicinal practices. Emmanuel enjoys writing and he has modifying agents. He is also interested in drug
authored and co-authored several research articles in high- repurposing, foodborne pathogens (especially
impact international journals. He feels privileged to have foodborne zoonosis), food safety and regulation, drug
enjoyed fully funded high-value scholarships all throughout delivery, and functional biomaterials. He has
his postgraduate studies and he is keen to help others walk authored several research publications in high-impact
that path through The EdResearch Hub Mentoring Program. international journals. Dr. Ozed loves writing and is
passionate about helping younger ones discover
themselves. He loves teaching and mentoring
students.

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ENSURE TO READ THE TERMS graduate school application and academics
& CONDITIONS, THEN SIGN
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT – Boluwatife Esther Ajayi

So far, through this programme, I have been able
to write a good CV, statement of purpose and
personal statement. These are things I struggled

with by watching videos and pestering my
lecturers for help every time. This programme
made it so much easier. Knowing that I'm also
under a mentorship programme to guide me until I
reach my goals to gain a master's admission and
start schooling makes the whole process less

overwhelming.
– Jesugbogo Enis

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