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Interviews highlighted hands-on fieldwork, close mentorship and peer support as central to these gains alongside challenges around time for data analysis. At the 16-month follow-up, 6 of 10 trainees reported using FOR-Kenya skills to secure further research opportunities.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Structured, hands-on qualitative research training delivered before graduate school appears to build research capacity and career interest among young women from university and community backgrounds. 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