The “Fundamentals of Scientific Research” diploma course developed by the National Council of Science and Technology of El Salvador, CONACYT, began on March 6th as an effort to strengthen the competencies and capacities in scientific research of CONACYT personnel and Higher Education Institutions. The course will last four months, culminating in June 2024. Walter Menjívar, Director of Social Outreach and Student Services, is participating from the Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador, in order to strengthen the articulation of Social Outreach with Scientific Research.