I am the Programme Manager for the CREATE PhD Programme, funded by Wellcome. I am responsible for the administrative, logistical and financial management of the programme and reporting of complex budgets, liaison with partners and the funder and human resource management. The programme provides three-year fellowships to health care professionals to undertake research on five cross-cutting themes, namely Infectious disease, Sexual and reproductive health, Maternal, child and adolescent health, Non-communicable diseases and Mental health. The CREATE PhD Programme is a partnership between five UK universities and six African partner institutions. The Programme has a specific focus in improving research training and culture and ensuring that is inclusive, equitable and diverse. I support the development and implementation of innovative strategies to achieve this, working in collaboration with all partner institutions in the UK and Africa. www.create-phd.org