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Khulani Siphile Siphuhle Training Program in South Africa (KiSS-TP)

Award Number: D43TW012497
ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/01/2023
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 03/31/2028

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Khulani Siphile Siphuhle Training Program in South Africa (KiSS-TP) - Modified Project Summary/Abstract Section South Africa is the centre of the global HIV epidemic and has the largest absolute number of people living with HIV (~7.9 million) of any country in the world. South Africa also has the world’s highest TB prevalence (852 per 100,000 population aged >15 years), and the greatest incidence of co-morbid TB among those living with HIV. These high rates of HIV and TB are further compounded by the high burden of common mental disorders, especially when co-morbid with HIV and HIV/TB. Underlying these national-level health trends are significant differences in the distribution and prevalence of social, economic and behavioral risk factors that impact health outcomes at provincial and district-levels, all of which continue to be observed in national surveys and health indicators. Eastern Cape Province, South Africa’s most resource-limited province in socio-economic terms, has ranked last among South Africa’s nine provinces in its Human Development Index score since 1990. Eastern Cape has the second highest HIV prevalence (25.2%; 95% CI: 19.8%-31.5%), the highest TB incidence (1236 per 100,000 persons; 95% CI: 945-1526), and some of the most challenged outcome metrics for HIV, TB, mental health, maternal-child health and health service delivery in South Africa. Even with these serious health metrics, Eastern Cape has some of the most under-resourced research infrastructure and limited opportunities for PhD-level health related research in South Africa. To address these critical gaps and build the research capacity within the province, we propose the Khulani Siphile Siphuhle Training Program (KiSS-TP). Specifically, we will offer an intensive, interdisciplinary, mentored PhD training program to eight carefully selected Masters-level faculty and staff at University of Fort Hare (UFH), Walter Sisulu University (WSU) and the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation’s (DTHF) research program in Eastern Cape. We will also strengthen PhD training capacity in Eastern Cape through professional development and progression towards independent research programs for UFH and WSU faculty and D43 trainees. Our training activities will be supported by the University of California Global Health Institute. By selecting PhD trainees who are junior faculty and staff affiliated with Eastern Cape research institutions, we ensure an immediate return-on-investment regarding: 1) an increase in cutting-edge research capacity in Eastern Cape, 2) support of academic capacity for nascent PhD programs at UFH and WSU, and 3) training of next generation HIV researchers. Trainees will have the opportunity to practice their developing skills through mentored research in the Eastern Cape focused on one of four critical areas of need in that region of South Africa: Adolescent health, HIV care and prevention; Men’s health, HIV care and prevention; HIV and mental health; and HIV and TB.


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: 2025 ( Subtotal = $295,795 )
2025	2025	DESMOND TUTU HEALTH FOUNDATION	3 WOODLANDS ROAD	CAPE TOWN	WESTERN CAPE			ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	3	9/7/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$295,795
														Subtotal = $295,795

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $296,864 )
2024	2024	DESMOND TUTU HEALTH FOUNDATION	3 WOODLANDS ROAD	CAPE TOWN	WESTERN CAPE			ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	2	4/8/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$296,864
														Subtotal = $296,864

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $449,693 )
2023	2023	DESMOND TUTU HEALTH FOUNDATION	3 WOODLANDS ROAD	CAPE TOWN	WESTERN CAPE			ZAF	International Research and Research Training	004	1	8/16/2023	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$149,692
2023	2023	DESMOND TUTU HEALTH FOUNDATION	3 WOODLANDS ROAD	CAPE TOWN	WESTERN CAPE			ZAF	International Research and Research Training	003	1	8/8/2023	NEW	$300,001
2023	2023	DESMOND TUTU HEALTH FOUNDATION	3 WOODLANDS ROAD	CAPE TOWN	WESTERN CAPE			ZAF	International Research and Research Training	005	1	8/25/2023	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$0
2023	2023	DESMOND TUTU HEALTH FOUNDATION	3 WOODLANDS ROAD	CAPE TOWN	WESTERN CAPE			ZAF	International Research and Research Training	002	1	8/3/2023	NEW	-$300,001
2023	2023	DESMOND TUTU HEALTH FOUNDATION	3 WOODLANDS ROAD	CAPE TOWN	WESTERN CAPE			ZAF	International Research and Research Training	001	1	4/21/2023	NEW	$0
2023	2023	DESMOND TUTU HEALTH FOUNDATION	3 WOODLANDS ROAD	CAPE TOWN	WESTERN CAPE			ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	1	3/1/2023	NEW	$300,001
														Subtotal = $449,693

Grand Total All Awards = $1,042,352

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Khulani Siphile Siphuhle Training Program in South Africa (KiSS-TP)

Award Number: D43TW012497

ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/01/2023

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 03/31/2028

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