The Research Scholars Program supports innovative basic and clinical research from emerging investigators around the world to incorporate new perspectives in our pursuit of scientific understanding and progress. We believe that new voices and research topics are needed to advance scientific knowledge in areas of unmet medical need and create a healthier world.
The program provides financial support to the institutions of 8 junior researchers for a 2-year period. Each award is funded up to $100,000 USD (inclusive of any indirect costs), to be paid in annual installments of up to $50,000 USD per year for 2 years. Funding for the second year is contingent upon submission of a progress report by each junior researcher and approval by the Chair of the Scientific Review Committee which oversees the program.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Hold an MD/MBChB/MBBS, PhD (or equivalent degree) at time of award
Applicants without these qualifications, however, with research skills in Public Health and implementation science are also welcomed to apply at the committee's discretion. Please be sure to contact the RSP coordinator to seek permission to submit an application
Currently working with an academic research institution or public health organization (e.g. Ministry of Health or within a hospital) and be on track to achieving a research scientist appointment, faculty appointment or other equivalent positions
Have a strong interest in public health research focused on HIV and/or viral hepatitis
Have a research mentor in country with extensive experience in the field of HIV and/or viral hepatitis or expertise in a discipline relevant to implementation science e.g., economics, engineering, psychology, anthropology etc.
Be able to devote at least approximately 50% of professional time to research for the next two years (versus administrative, patient care or teaching responsibilities)
Be able to complete the proposed research within the two-year award period, providing evidence (manuscript, presentation, or abstracts) resulting from the research