Student Research Collaboration Hub (SRC Hub)
Organized by: CMU-Africa Research Club
Submit Your ProjectThe CMU-Africa Research Club proudly introduces the Student Research Collaboration Hub (SRC Hub) - an initiative designed to boost student research output and foster meaningful collaborations across all experience levels.
The SRC Hub provides a central platform where students with innovative research ideas - from coursework, capstone projects, or independent exploration - can connect with peers and faculty to turn their ideas into publishable, high-quality research contributions.
Objectives
The SRC Hub aims to:
Increase student research output at CMU-Africa by promoting collaboration and mentorship.
Facilitate publications in top-tier conferences and journals across engineering, AI, and interdisciplinary fields.
Foster a student - faculty research culture that supports long-term impact, knowledge exchange, and mentorship.
Initiatives
1 Student Project Advertisement
Students can share their individual or group research projects through the SRC Hub. Each primary researcher submits a proposal including:
- Problem statement and research gap
- Background and related work
- Proposed methodology and approach
- Required skills (e.g., coding, data analysis, writing)
- Proposed timeline and milestones
- Expected outcomes (e.g., publication, prototype, dataset)
A collaboration advert will accompany each proposal so peers can join projects based on interest and skill.
🔸 Important: Every project must have a faculty supervisor to provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship.
2 Research Assistant Collaboration
Research Assistants (RAs) currently working on faculty-led projects can also post opportunities on the SRC Hub.
RAs submit:
- A brief description of the ongoing project
- Required skills and expected contributions from collaborators
- Approval from the supervising professor
This initiative enables hands-on collaboration under structured mentorship, allowing peers to contribute meaningfully while gaining valuable research experience.
Who Can Participate?
Primary Researchers
Students leading original research projects
Collaborators
Students joining active projects to gain experience
Faculty Supervisors
Mentors ensuring research quality and guidance
Target Outcomes
📄 High-Impact Publications
Projects aiming for NeurIPS, ACL, ICML, IEEE, AAAI, and similar venues.
🎓 Skill Development
Supporting students new to research through collaboration and mentorship.
🔄 Research Continuity
Encouraging projects that span multiple semesters and evolve into theses or funded work.
Why the SRC Hub Matters
Bridging the Experience Gap
Structured pathways for students with great ideas but limited experience.
Enhancing CMU-Africa's Reputation
Strengthens the student - faculty research ecosystem and global visibility.
Building a Supportive Ecosystem
Encourages sustainable collaboration and cross-semester teamwork.
Get Involved
Ready to share your project or find collaborators?
Submit Your Research ProjectFor inquiries, contact the CMU-Africa Research Club.