Advancing HIV research at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) through a research administration training program with the University of Virginia
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
Advancing HIV research at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) through a research administration training program with the University of Virginia
Principal Institution
University of Virginia
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Armstrong, Lauren B; Bajunirwe, Francis; Olmsted, Elizabeth Wainwright
Project Contact Information
lpb4c@virginia.edu
Year(s) Awarded
2019 - 2023
Country
Uganda
Collaborators
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Project Description
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), located in rural Uganda, is home to passionate researchers who are poised to take the lead on research projects and scientific advancements throughout the region which will address the HIV/AIDS and related co-infection and infectious diseases that are so prevalent in the communities they serve. In order to make this important and necessary advancement however, the researchers must be fully supported by highly trained and knowledgeable research managers and administrators. This project presents a comprehensive and detailed training and mentoring program that is in direct response to the “Research administration and management” function supported by this funding opportunity, which will ensure a fully integrated advancement over both the short, mid and long term by MUST's own research staff and enterprise.
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