Career Paths for Basic Scientists in Developing Countries

• Robert Eisinger: US NIH AIDS programmes for early stage scientists.

• Jonathan Fuchs: Enhancing training and mentorship opportunities for young and early career investigators (YECIs).

• Isabel Sada-Ovalle: Strengthening research capacity of young investigators from developing countries.

• Chidi Nweneka: African AIDS Vaccine Programme and the promotion of HIV vaccines in Africa: supporting career development for young African Scientists.

• Charles Mgone: Development, utilisation and retention of capacity for clinical research in sub-Saharan Africa.