Expanding the Pool of Independent Investigators in Implementation Science in Nigeria Through HIV Research Training (EXPAND)

The following grant was awarded by, is supported by, is administered by or is in partnership with the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Funding Fogarty Program

Fogarty HIV Research Training

Project Information in NIH RePORTER

Expanding the Pool of Independent Investigators in Implementation Science in Nigeria Through Hiv Research Training (EXPAND)

Principal Institution

Institute of Human Virology

Principal Investigator(s) (PI)

Abimiku, Alash'le G.; Sam-Agudu, Nadia A.

Project Contact Information

Email: aabimiku@ihv.umaryland.edu

Year(s) Awarded

2022–2027

Country

Nigeria

NIH Partners

NIMH, NICHD

Project Description

The Expanding the Pool of Independent Investigators in Implementation Science in Nigeria through HIV Research training (EXPAND Nigeria) project will focus on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) in the area of HIV and implementation research in Nigeria. We aim to develop a flexible, locally-tailored research curriculum incorporating hard and soft skill-building for postdoctoral early career investigators to attain research independence, and imparts program evaluation and knowledge translation skills to program implementers and policymakers, for high-level impact on RMNCAH gaps in Nigeria’s HIV program. EXPAND Nigeria’s scalable curriculum and mentoring approach address both independent research and programmatic capacity gaps, towards attaining sustainability for HIV research/research funding, and for high-level programmatic competencies.

Related World Regions / Countries

Sub-Saharan Africa