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South African Research Ethics Training Initiative
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
Bioethics
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
South African Research Ethics Training Initiative
Principal Institution
University of Kwazulu-Natal
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Strode, Ann Elaine; Essack, Zaynab
Project Contact Information
Email: StrodeA@ukzn.ac.za
Year(s) Awarded
2000-2026
Country
South Africa
NIH Partners
NIAID
Project Description
This program on research ethics focuses on developing legal capacity on research ethics committees (RECs). Graduates of the program will be equipped with the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to contribute to strengthening both teaching of and research into research ethics in Africa. Graduates will also have the skills to participate as members of RECs thus facilitating enhanced regulation of health research in Africa.
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