Interventions for Stigma Reduction to Improve HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment and Care in Low- and Middle- Income Countries (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 348051Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Interventions for Stigma Reduction to Improve HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment and Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)." This initiative aims to develop and pilot test interventions that address HIV/AIDS-associated stigma, focusing on improving the quality of life for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) and their caregivers. The funding is particularly significant as it seeks to enhance care-seeking behaviors and resilience-building strategies through collaborative research partnerships between U.S. and international institutions. Eligible applicants can receive up to $400,000 over three years, with applications due by December 22, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-190.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Fogarty International Center, has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at reducing HIV/AIDS stigma in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). The initiative invites applications for up to three years of support under the R01 grant mechanism, with a focus on developing and testing interventions that address stigma affecting People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) and their caregivers. Key objectives include creating resilience-building strategies, enhancing care-seeking behaviors, and improving the quality of life for affected individuals. The funding emphasizes collaborative research partnerships between U.S. and LMIC institutions, encouraging multi-disciplinary teams to enhance local research capacities. Eligible applicants include various higher education institutions and non-profit organizations. Applications must meet specific deadlines, and the budget for each project is capped at $400,000 over three years. Critical review criteria include the significance and innovation of the proposed projects, the qualifications of the research team, and the overall approach and methodology. The ultimate goal of the funding opportunity is to establish effective interventions that can mitigate the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS, thus improving health outcomes and access to care in affected populations.
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