The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
The grant focuses on enhancing the scientific capacity of institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) for conducting a wide range of HIV research. The grant supports training in various aspects of HIV research including prevention, treatment, care, and improving quality of life. It emphasizes the importance of cross-disciplinary research and addresses HIV associated comorbidities and coinfections. The training programs are geared towards strengthening research capacity in prioritized HIV scientific areas in alignment with NIH HIV/AIDS research priorities, specifically tailored for LMIC institutions and their collaborating partners.