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University of Ibadan MEPI Junior Faculty Research Training Program (UI-MEPI-J)

Award Number: D43TW010140
ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/28/2015
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 07/31/2022

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University of Ibadan MEPI Junior Faculty Research Training Program (UI-MEPI-J) - DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The University of Ibadan and its United States partner institutions, Harvard School of Public Health and Northwestern University, propose the continuation of research capacity building of the Medical Education Partnership Initiative Nigeria (MEPIN) with the "University of Ibadan MEPI Junior Faculty Research Training for Career Development Program (UI-MEPI-J)". This program is designed to increase the capacity to participate in and carry out locally relevant research that contributes to improved human health and to foster the next generation of faculty researchers in Nigeria. Junior faculty members will gain enhanced capabilities in research methodology, research management, bioethics training, mentorship, scientific publication productivity and grant writing. The goal essentially is to enhance individual research capacity through structured training and mentored research programs for junior faculty from three scientific areas that address priority health needs of Nigeria while at the same time build upon the existing research strengths of the University of Ibadan. These three areas include: 1) laboratory and clinical investigation of HIV and its long-term complications; 2) genomics of infectious diseases; and 3) neurologic diseases with an emphasis on stroke and seizure disorders. The objectives of the project are 1) Train Junior faculty College of Medicine, University of Ibadan in the methods of scientific investigation, the art of oral and written communication, interpersonal interactions, legal and ethical aspects of scientific responsibility 2) Provide guidance on planning career pathways and development 3) Engage the University of Ibadan and College of Medicine leaderships to support and strengthen research administration and support structures, and promote effective leadership for research and 4) Institutionalize research training and culture in the University. The objectives will be accomplished by institutional level research training for junior faculty through courses and workshops, mentored research training experiences with dual Nigeria and United States mentors, short term focused research training experiences in the United States partner institutions, participation in international scientific meetings and conferences. Course curricula that will include structured and tailored training in research methods and scientific investigation responsible conduct of research and research ethics, communication of scientific findings, personal interaction, career development, scientific responsibility, integrity, health disparity an gender issues in research will be produced and implemented. The opportunity will be used to build community of scholars and role models in high output research at the University of Ibadan and networking with related local and international organizations and support each trainee to compete for relevant institutional, national and international funding opportunities. It is propose that 18 junior faculty will receive intensive mentored research training under this program. Additionally, the overall research culture will be expanded and strengthened by development of training programs that will prepare faculty and postgraduate students in the roles and responsibilities of being a researcher and leading critical research projects and proposals throughout the grant process. The outcome will be improved knowledge and skills in the performance of the next generation of research faculty in high quality research and appropriate career development for junior faculty to become the next generation of leaders in health research. This new generation of research faculty will be globally competitive and will be trained to provide solutions to global health needs through high quality research designed, carried out and implemented in Nigeria.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2023	2019	COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN	UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL	IBADAN				NGA	International Research and Research Training	000	5	3/14/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2021	2019	COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ,UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN	UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL	IBADAN				NGA	International Research and Research Training	001	5	9/2/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2021	2019	COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ,UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN	UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL	IBADAN				NGA	International Research and Research Training	000	5	7/26/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2020	2019	COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ,UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN	UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL	IBADAN		200212		NGA	International Research and Research Training	000	5	5/21/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $620,574 )
2019	2019	COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ,UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN	UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL	IBADAN		200212		NGA	International Research and Research Training	002	5	9/19/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$50,000
2019	2019	COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ,UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN	UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL	IBADAN		200212		NGA	International Research and Research Training	001	5	9/12/2019	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$20,574
2019	2019	COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ,UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN	UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL	IBADAN		200212		NGA	International Research and Research Training	000	5	8/23/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$550,000
														Subtotal = $620,574

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $600,000 )
2018	2018	COLLEGE OF MEDICINE	UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL	IBADAN OYO STATE				NGA	International Research and Research Training	000	4	8/16/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$600,000
														Subtotal = $600,000

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $600,000 )
2017	2017	COLLEGE OF MEDICINE	UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL	IBADAN				NGA	International Research and Research Training	000	3	8/25/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$600,000
														Subtotal = $600,000

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $700,000 )
2016	2016	UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN	UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL	IBADAN				NGA	International Research and Research Training	000	2	8/31/2016	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$600,000
2016	2016	UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN	UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL	IBADAN				NGA	International Research and Research Training	001	2	9/21/2016	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$100,000
														Subtotal = $700,000

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $600,000 )
2015	2015	UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN	UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL	IBADAN				NGA	International Research and Research Training	000	1	8/28/2015	NEW	$600,000
														Subtotal = $600,000

Grand Total All Awards = $3,120,574

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University of Ibadan MEPI Junior Faculty Research Training Program (UI-MEPI-J)

Award Number: D43TW010140

ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/28/2015

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 07/31/2022

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