D43TW011968
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Project Summary/Abstract:
The University of Zimbabwe, through its Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (UZFMHS), is the leading center for medical research in Zimbabwe. However, there is currently a lack of researchers to address priority non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Zimbabwe and Sub-Saharan Africa as a whole. To bridge this gap, the ENRICH program (Enhancing Non-Communicable Diseases Research and Innovation Capacity in Harare, Zimbabwe) will be established to train a critical mass of investigators at UZFMHS to become proficient in NCD research. The program will focus on research training and capacity building in cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases, hematology, stroke and neurological diseases, aging, and dental and craniofacial diseases. The long-term goal is to generate evidence for interventions to improve care for people with NCDs in Zimbabwe and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The objectives of the program are as follows:
1. To train entry-level graduate trainees up to post-doc trainees to undertake high-level research on NCDs in Zimbabwe.
2. To identify high research priority topics across the lifespan in selected NCDs to provide the research scope for the ENRICH program.
3. To establish mentoring relationships between trainees and dedicated and experienced mentors using rigorous selection criteria.
4. To strengthen research dissemination and knowledge translation to inform policy and practice.
The ENRICH program will be implemented by UZFMHS faculty, assisted by faculty from regional and international partners such as Wits University and the University of Colorado Denver, respectively. Additionally, the program will collaborate with UZFMHS affiliated research centers such as AIBST, UZ-CRC, UZ-CTRC, BRTI, among others. The research training in the chosen scientific NCD areas has been selected due to their national and institutional importance/interest and the opportunity to address research deficiencies in those areas.
The program will consist of an integrated training framework involving long-term degrees (Masters, PhDs, post-docs), medium-term technical courses, and didactic short-term courses. These formal training activities will be supported by mentorship and mentored projects. Additionally, trainees will undertake attachments and electives at the affiliated research entities and UCD. The period of training will vary with the level of training, with 2 years for Masters and post-doctorals, and 3 and a half years for PhDs. Over a period of 5 years, the program aims to recruit 8 PhDs, 8 Masters, and 4 post-docs.
The University of Zimbabwe, through its Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (UZFMHS), is the leading center for medical research in Zimbabwe. However, there is currently a lack of researchers to address priority non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Zimbabwe and Sub-Saharan Africa as a whole. To bridge this gap, the ENRICH program (Enhancing Non-Communicable Diseases Research and Innovation Capacity in Harare, Zimbabwe) will be established to train a critical mass of investigators at UZFMHS to become proficient in NCD research. The program will focus on research training and capacity building in cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases, hematology, stroke and neurological diseases, aging, and dental and craniofacial diseases. The long-term goal is to generate evidence for interventions to improve care for people with NCDs in Zimbabwe and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The objectives of the program are as follows:
1. To train entry-level graduate trainees up to post-doc trainees to undertake high-level research on NCDs in Zimbabwe.
2. To identify high research priority topics across the lifespan in selected NCDs to provide the research scope for the ENRICH program.
3. To establish mentoring relationships between trainees and dedicated and experienced mentors using rigorous selection criteria.
4. To strengthen research dissemination and knowledge translation to inform policy and practice.
The ENRICH program will be implemented by UZFMHS faculty, assisted by faculty from regional and international partners such as Wits University and the University of Colorado Denver, respectively. Additionally, the program will collaborate with UZFMHS affiliated research centers such as AIBST, UZ-CRC, UZ-CTRC, BRTI, among others. The research training in the chosen scientific NCD areas has been selected due to their national and institutional importance/interest and the opportunity to address research deficiencies in those areas.
The program will consist of an integrated training framework involving long-term degrees (Masters, PhDs, post-docs), medium-term technical courses, and didactic short-term courses. These formal training activities will be supported by mentorship and mentored projects. Additionally, trainees will undertake attachments and electives at the affiliated research entities and UCD. The period of training will vary with the level of training, with 2 years for Masters and post-doctorals, and 3 and a half years for PhDs. Over a period of 5 years, the program aims to recruit 8 PhDs, 8 Masters, and 4 post-docs.
Funding Goals
THE JOHN E. FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER (FIC) SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND RESEARCH TRAINING TO REDUCE DISPARITIES IN GLOBAL HEALTH AND TO FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN U.S. SCIENTISTS AND THEIR COUNTERPARTS ABROAD. FIC SUPPORTS BASIC BIOLOGICAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH, AS WELL AS RELATED RESEARCH TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. THE RESEARCH PORTFOLIO IS DIVIDED INTO SEVERAL PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT A WIDE VARIETY OF FUNDING MECHANISMS TO MEET PROGRAMMATIC OBJECTIVES.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Place of Performance
Zimbabwe
Geographic Scope
Foreign
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 500% from $208,128 to $1,249,155.
Faculty Of Medicine And Health Sciences University Of Zimbabwe was awarded
ENRICH: Enhancing NCD Research Capacity in Harare, Zimbabwe
Project Grant D43TW011968
worth $1,249,155
from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in September 2021 with work to be completed primarily in Zimbabwe.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years 10 months and
was awarded through assistance program 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Chronic, Non-Communicable Diseases and Disorders Across the Lifespan: Fogarty International Research Training Award (NCD-LIFESPAN) (D43)(Clinical Trial Optional).
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 7/21/25
Period of Performance
9/8/21
Start Date
7/31/26
End Date
Funding Split
$1.2M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$1.2M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to D43TW011968
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
D43TW011968
SAI Number
D43TW011968-186091860
Award ID URI
SAI UNAVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
75NF00 NIH Fogarty International Center
Funding Office
75NP00 NIH National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
Awardee UEI
JM7HM1QFW4N1
Awardee CAGE
SDH63
Performance District
Not Applicable
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, Health and Human Services (075-0819) | Health research and training | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $422,348 | 84% |
| National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Health and Human Services (075-0873) | Health research and training | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $80,000 | 16% |
Modified: 7/21/25