D43TW012743
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
V-STAR - Vietnam Research Training Program on Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance - Vietnam Research Training Program on Sexually Transmitted Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (V-STAR): Summary/Abstract
The proposed training program will train PhD and postdoctoral fellows in sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial resistance.
Sexually transmitted diseases remain a serious public health issue in Vietnam, in particular syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.
Untreated sexually transmitted infections may result in severe health consequences including chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and increased acquisition and spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Increases in sexually transmitted infections over the past decade have been associated with changes in behaviors associated with increased transmission including a greater number of sexual contacts, decreased condom use, and increased sexual concurrency associated with Vietnam’s rapid socioeconomic transition and globalization.
Additionally, the introduction of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has resulted in similar trends in groups using PrEP, such as men who have sex with men and sex workers.
Furthermore, the continued and rapid emergence of antimicrobial resistance is a severe threat to population and public health and the ability to treat and prevent infections.
The training program will support the integration of research on sexually transmitted infections, antimicrobial resistance, and behavioral science.
In this proposal, we will train local early-career scientists in three focus areas (epidemiology, microbiology, and behavioral sciences) to foster the next generation of researchers and policy makers to control and prevent sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial resistance.
The overall goals of the proposed V-STAR program are to:
1) Build and maintain an integrated research training program in applied infectious disease epidemiology, microbiology, and behavioral sciences with multiple academic and research institutions in Vietnam in partnership with the University of Southern California.
2) Support and conduct pilot research studies to enable successful future grant applications for independent investigators in the areas of sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial resistance.
The proposed training program will train PhD and postdoctoral fellows in sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial resistance.
Sexually transmitted diseases remain a serious public health issue in Vietnam, in particular syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.
Untreated sexually transmitted infections may result in severe health consequences including chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and increased acquisition and spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Increases in sexually transmitted infections over the past decade have been associated with changes in behaviors associated with increased transmission including a greater number of sexual contacts, decreased condom use, and increased sexual concurrency associated with Vietnam’s rapid socioeconomic transition and globalization.
Additionally, the introduction of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has resulted in similar trends in groups using PrEP, such as men who have sex with men and sex workers.
Furthermore, the continued and rapid emergence of antimicrobial resistance is a severe threat to population and public health and the ability to treat and prevent infections.
The training program will support the integration of research on sexually transmitted infections, antimicrobial resistance, and behavioral science.
In this proposal, we will train local early-career scientists in three focus areas (epidemiology, microbiology, and behavioral sciences) to foster the next generation of researchers and policy makers to control and prevent sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial resistance.
The overall goals of the proposed V-STAR program are to:
1) Build and maintain an integrated research training program in applied infectious disease epidemiology, microbiology, and behavioral sciences with multiple academic and research institutions in Vietnam in partnership with the University of Southern California.
2) Support and conduct pilot research studies to enable successful future grant applications for independent investigators in the areas of sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial resistance.
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 / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
California
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
University Of Southern California was awarded
V-STAR: Vietnam STD & AMR Research Training
Project Grant D43TW012743
worth $246,078
from Fogarty International Center in July 2025 with work to be completed primarily in California United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years 8 months and
was awarded through assistance program 93.989 International Research and Research Training.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional).
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 7/25/25
Period of Performance
7/16/25
Start Date
3/31/30
End Date
Funding Split
$246.1K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$246.1K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
D43TW012743
SAI Number
D43TW012743-2663507346
Award ID URI
SAI UNAVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
Private Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
75NF00 NIH Fogarty International Center
Funding Office
75NF00 NIH Fogarty International Center
Awardee UEI
G88KLJR3KYT5
Awardee CAGE
1B729
Performance District
CA-90
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Modified: 7/25/25