Time to Scale-up Research Collaborations to Address the Global Impact of COVID-19 – A Commentary
Objective: In this commentary, we suggest that the unprecedented global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic provides a compelling reason for researchers to stretch beyond usual limits and find new ways to engage in global collaborations. Methods: We point to data that have
emerged on the mental health and economic consequences of the pandemic to illustrate the extent to which these common issues cross national borders. There is high likelihood that these burdens will continue to persist long after the pandemic is declared "over." Results: We urge researchers,
particularly those from countries with higher income economies, to share resources to increase international collaborative research efforts. We present a case study of an ongoing project and offer some lessons learned for individual investigators. Conclusion: Global problems require
global solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis that should prompt researchers to engage in science and research across national borders.
Keywords: CORONAVIRUS; COVID-19; GLOBAL HEALTH; MENTAL HEALTH; PANDEMIC; PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS; RESEARCHER COLLABORATION
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 May 2021
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