An interest in conducting international research
typically stems from a prior global health experience or
an abiding interest in world health. Project specifics are
often based on practical considerations such as who
the researcher knows and where, priority health issues
in the host country, and the relevance of the research
question to local (host country) collaborators. It is also
vital to consider whether the research will involve a
new or established project. The amount of time and
funding available, and potential sociopolitical factors
in the host country that could disrupt, delay, or