R25TW012713
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
US-ZIMBABWE RESEARCH ETHICS TRAINING PROGRAM (US-ZIM RETP) - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT
The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH) has vast experience in international research ethics education, training, and research in research ethics in Africa. The main aim of the US-ZIM RETP project is to establish and implement international research ethics (IRE) education, training, and research in Zimbabwe at the University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (UZFMHS).
UZFMHS is the premier health professionals education and training institution in Zimbabwe and is the major centre for health research in Zimbabwe. There is inadequate research ethics training, education, and capacity in ethics research to support the growing robust research agenda to provide the evidence base to address the most pressing health needs of the country.
The overall goal of US-ZIMBABWE RESEARCH ETHICS TRAINING PROGRAM (US-ZIM RETP) project is to develop the capacity for research ethics education, training, and ethics research in Zimbabwe. The aims of the program are to; Aim 1: Enhance the pedagogical and curricular strengths of key UZFHMS faculty to deliver research ethics courses and mentoring in Zimbabwe. Aim 2: Develop and implement a two-year master’s level degree in research ethics at UZFMHS. Aim 3: Promote research around key priorities for research ethics in Zimbabwe.
The US-ZIM RETP program will be implemented by GWSPH faculty in collaboration with UZFMHS faculty and other experts in the region. The ethics research will be in line with the priority national research agenda, infectious diseases, and non-communicable diseases. The master’s program will consist of mentorship/multiple mentorships, coursework, mentored research projects, attachments to research ethics committees, and training in grant and scientific writing and presentation skills. The degree program is designed to run for 2 years.
Three cohorts of 5 students each will be recruited over the 5-year grant period. The short courses will be run 3 to 4 times per year, while the faculty development programs will have health ethics components embedded in them.
The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH) has vast experience in international research ethics education, training, and research in research ethics in Africa. The main aim of the US-ZIM RETP project is to establish and implement international research ethics (IRE) education, training, and research in Zimbabwe at the University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (UZFMHS).
UZFMHS is the premier health professionals education and training institution in Zimbabwe and is the major centre for health research in Zimbabwe. There is inadequate research ethics training, education, and capacity in ethics research to support the growing robust research agenda to provide the evidence base to address the most pressing health needs of the country.
The overall goal of US-ZIMBABWE RESEARCH ETHICS TRAINING PROGRAM (US-ZIM RETP) project is to develop the capacity for research ethics education, training, and ethics research in Zimbabwe. The aims of the program are to; Aim 1: Enhance the pedagogical and curricular strengths of key UZFHMS faculty to deliver research ethics courses and mentoring in Zimbabwe. Aim 2: Develop and implement a two-year master’s level degree in research ethics at UZFMHS. Aim 3: Promote research around key priorities for research ethics in Zimbabwe.
The US-ZIM RETP program will be implemented by GWSPH faculty in collaboration with UZFMHS faculty and other experts in the region. The ethics research will be in line with the priority national research agenda, infectious diseases, and non-communicable diseases. The master’s program will consist of mentorship/multiple mentorships, coursework, mentored research projects, attachments to research ethics committees, and training in grant and scientific writing and presentation skills. The degree program is designed to run for 2 years.
Three cohorts of 5 students each will be recruited over the 5-year grant period. The short courses will be run 3 to 4 times per year, while the faculty development programs will have health ethics components embedded in them.
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
Washington,
District Of Columbia
200520042
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 99% from $248,650 to $494,179.
George Washington University (The) was awarded
Zimbabwe Research Ethics Training Program (ZIM RETP)
Project Grant R25TW012713
worth $494,179
from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in April 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Washington District Of Columbia United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years 8 months and
was awarded through assistance program 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity International Research Ethics Education and Curriculum Development Award (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed).
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 12/5/24
Period of Performance
4/1/24
Start Date
12/31/29
End Date
Funding Split
$494.2K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$494.2K
Total Obligated
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Subgrant Awards
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Transaction History
Modifications to R25TW012713
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
R25TW012713
SAI Number
R25TW012713-871788698
Award ID URI
SAI UNAVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
Private Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
75NF00 NIH FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER
Funding Office
75NM00 NIH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Awardee UEI
ECR5E2LU5BL6
Awardee CAGE
4L405
Performance District
DC-98
Modified: 12/5/24