RUNAKAY

🌐 RUNAKAY

A Peruvian Network for International Scientific Cooperation

RUNAKAY is a Peruvian-based international network created to promote scientific cooperation, internationalization, and knowledge exchange between Peru and the world.

Born from the experience of earlier collaborative initiatives, RUNAKAY evolves into a structured network by invitation, connecting researchers, educators, students, and institutions committed to evidence-based work, ethical research, and global cooperation.

The name RUNAKAY comes from runa (people) and kay (being), emphasizing human-centered science, collective learning, and responsibility toward society.

🎯 Mission

To foster international scientific cooperation by connecting Peru with global academic, educational, and policy communities, generating research, training, and real-world impact—especially in developing and emerging contexts.

🌍 Vision

To become a reference network from Peru for:

• International research collaboration
  
  

• Field-based scientific experimentation
  
  

• Capacity building and training
  
  

• Policy-relevant knowledge production
  
  

• Ethical and inclusive global partnerships
  
  

🧭 Core Pillars of RUNAKAY

🔬 1. Scientific Cooperation & Research

RUNAKAY prioritizes rigorous, applied, and ethical research, especially in:

• Development economics
  
  

• Education and human capital
  
  

• Social innovation
  
  

• Rural and vulnerable communities
  
  

• Governance, institutions, and policy evaluation
  
  

Activities include:

• Joint research projects
  
  

• Field experiments and surveys
  
  

• Co-authored academic publications
  
  

• Data collection and analysis initiatives
  
  

• Research design workshops
  
  

🌐 2. Internationalization & Global Exchange

RUNAKAY serves as a bridge between Peru and the world, facilitating:

• Academic exchange with Asia, Europe, and Latin America
  
  

• Cooperation with universities, research centers, and international organizations
  
  

• Visiting researchers and short-term research stays
  
  

• Joint seminars and international meetings
  
  

Special emphasis is placed on Peru–Japan cooperation, while remaining globally open.

🎓 3. Capacity Building & Training

We invest in people.

RUNAKAY develops:

• Training programs for students and young researchers
  
  

• Research assistantships and internships
  
  

• Methodological training (experiments, impact evaluation, data analysis)
  
  

• Scientific writing and presentation workshops
  
  

• Ethics, fieldwork, and research integrity training
  
  

This pillar is especially designed to support young talent from Peru and partner countries.

🌱 4. Fieldwork, Experiments & Learning by Doing

RUNAKAY prioritizes hands-on science.

Activities include:

• Field experiments in Peru
  
  

• Community-based research
  
  

• Pilot interventions and evaluations
  
  

• Learning-by-doing research programs
  
  

• Multidisciplinary field teams
  
  

Research is conducted with local respect, transparency, and ethical standards.

✈️ 5. Mobility, Visits & Study Experiences

RUNAKAY supports:

• Research trips to Peru
  
  

• Short-term academic stays
  
  

• Field schools and intensive courses
  
  

• International study and research exposure
  
  

These experiences combine science, culture, and real-world understanding.

🤝 Network Structure

RUNAKAY is:

• A network by invitation
  
  

• Non-commercial and mission-driven
  
  

• Flexible, project-based, and collaborative
  
  

Members include:

• Researchers and professors
  
  

• Graduate and undergraduate students
  
  

• Educators and practitioners
  
  

• Partner institutions and organizations
  
  

Participation is based on shared values, commitment to science, and collaboration.

🌎 Why RUNAKAY?

• Peru as a living laboratory for development and social research
  
  

• Strong focus on scientific rigor and ethics
  
  

• Direct connection between research, policy, and communities
  
  

• A human-centered, international, and cooperative approach
  
  

• A platform to grow global scientific careers with purpose
  
  

📩 Invitations & Collaboration

RUNAKAY operates through personal and institutional invitations.
Collaborations are built on trust, shared objectives, and long-term vision.

If you are interested in scientific cooperation, international research, or capacity building, RUNAKAY welcomes conversations.