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Guidelines for healthy global scientific collaborations

Global scientific partnerships should generate and share knowledge equitably, but too often exploit research partners in low-income countries, while disproportionately benefitting those in higher-income countries. Here, I outline my suggestions for more-equitable partnerships.

Guidelines for healthy global scientific collaborations

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