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PiTCH is delivered through two linked phases, designed to support the full lifecycle of collaborative training from partnership formation to workshop implementation. These phases are:
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Phase 1: Train-the-Trainer Mentorship
Phase 2: Workshop Implementation in Africa
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Phase 1: Train-the-Trainer Mentorship (January–December 2026)
Phase 1 is currently underway
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During Phase 1, selected African and Global Partners are paired into teaching partnerships and supported through a structured mentorship process led by experienced international microscopy mentors.
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By the end of Phase 1, fellows will have developed concept notes and budgets ready for submission to workshop funding opportunities, including the AMI competitive selection process for Phase 2 implementation.
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Phase 2: Workshop implementation in Africa
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Phase 2 supports the delivery of in-person microscopy workshops hosted at African partner institutions. Teaching pairs selected for this phase will implement the workshop concepts developed during the mentorship, sharing skills and knowledge with local research and training communities.
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Program timeline highlights
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Phase 1 mentorship period: January – December 2026
Workshop implementation (Phase 2): By October 2027
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