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South African Research Ethics Training Initiative

Award Number: R25TW001599
ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2000
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 03/31/2026

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South African Research Ethics Training Initiative - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT The revised South African Research Ethics Training Initiative IV (SARETI IV) Masters in Social Science (Health Research Ethics) program, based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, will foster advanced African capacity for the ethics review and implementation of health research, with a special focus on strengthening legal capacity on research ethics committees (RECs). Health research on the continent has increased exponentially alongside a complex and evolving legal framework. However, curricula in Africa have not focused on the core legal framework governing health research ethics nor related ancillary and novel legal issues. Ethics guidelines in several African countries require a legal member on RECs – yet few are capacitated to meet the expansive demands of this role. These gaps will be addressed in SARETI IV through focused law modules within a multi-disciplinary Masters degree with funding for 20–25 students over the 5-year period. Additional self-funded students will enroll for modules or degrees. This holistic training program comprises: (1) face-to-face modular coursework; (2) practical work with local RECs, and leading NIH-funded organizations (the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)); (3) an expanded research project on a health research ethics topic relevant to the student's home institution or country, leading to publication of a peer- reviewed paper and supported through the program’s expanded social sciences and empirical bioethics offerings; (4) participation in skills development workshops focused on critical analysis, writing and presentation skills; and (5) structured mentoring support through individual coaching, a virtual mentorship community and peer support. Students will complete an annual capstone assessment to evaluate their assimilation of practical and theoretical knowledge through a ‘mock’ REC activity. As a leadership incentive, the top student from every academic year will (1) receive a scholarship to attend the FIC/NIH SARETI PhD-hosted Africa-wide Health Research Ethics Symposium (AHRES); (2) be appointed as an honorary REC member for a year to advance their review capacity; and (3) receive additional career coaching. The SARETI graduates and faculty will contribute to the ethical conduct of appropriate health research and development in Africa by building REC capacity, training legal REC members, developing social science expertise for research ethics questions, and by promoting the global development and profile of African research ethics scholarship.


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: 2024 ( Subtotal = $245,916 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	001	21	8/19/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	21	3/23/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$245,916
														Subtotal = $245,916

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $246,789 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	20	3/2/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$246,789
														Subtotal = $246,789

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $231,512 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD, CHILTONHILL	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	002	19	2/11/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$246,789
2022	2016	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	001	17	10/1/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$11,601
2022	2016	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	17	10/1/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$3,676
														Subtotal = $231,512

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $246,789 )
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD, CHILTONHILL	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	18	6/16/2021	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$246,789
														Subtotal = $246,789

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = -$12,732 )
2020	2016	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD, CHILTONHILL	DURBAN		3630		ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	17	7/16/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$12,732
														Subtotal = -$12,732

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $20,000 )
2019	2016	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD, CHILTONHILL	DURBAN		3630		ZAF	International Research and Research Training	001	17	6/14/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$20,000
2019	2016	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD, CHILTONHILL	DURBAN		3630		ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	17	1/8/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $20,000

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $20,000 )
2018	2016	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD, CHILTONHILL	DURBAN		3630		ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	17	12/20/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2018	2016	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD, CHILTONHILL	DURBAN		3630		ZAF	International Research and Research Training	001	17	9/6/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$20,000
														Subtotal = $20,000

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $20,000 )
2017	2016	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD, CHILTONHILL	DURBAN		3630		ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	17	9/25/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$20,000
														Subtotal = $20,000

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $280,000 )
2016	2016	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	001	17	6/30/2016	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$10,000
2016	2016	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	002	17	9/15/2016	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$20,000
2016	2016	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	17	2/16/2016	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$250,000
														Subtotal = $280,000

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $264,000 )
2015	2015	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	002	16	7/1/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$4,000
2015	2015	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	16	4/8/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$250,000
2015	2015	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	001	16	5/19/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$10,000
														Subtotal = $264,000

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $280,000 )
2014	2014	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	15	3/5/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$250,000
2014	2014	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	002	15	6/15/2014	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$0
2014	2014	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	001	15	5/5/2014	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$20,000
2014	2014	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	003	15	9/24/2014	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$10,000
														Subtotal = $280,000

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $237,500 )
2013	2013	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	003	14	4/25/2013	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$112,500
2013	2013	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	002	14	1/18/2013	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$125,000
2013	2012	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	001	13	11/30/2012	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$250,000
2013	2012	UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA	CLINICAL BUILDING BAG X169	PRETORIA				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	12	11/28/2012	COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$250,000
														Subtotal = $237,500

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $250,000 )
2012	2012	UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA	CLINICAL BUILDING BAG X169	PRETORIA				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	002	12	6/7/2012	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2012	2012	UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA	CLINICAL BUILDING BAG X169	PRETORIA				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	001	12	4/27/2012	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$250,000
2012	2009	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	PAEDIATRICS & CHILD HEALTH	CONGELLA				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	11	4/25/2012	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $250,000

Issue Date FY: 2011 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2011	2009	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	PAEDIATRICS & CHILD HEALTH	CONGELLA				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	11	6/29/2011	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2010 ( Subtotal = $128,250 )
2010	2010	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	11	8/18/2010	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$78,250
2010	2010	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	001	11	9/20/2010	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$50,000
														Subtotal = $128,250

Issue Date FY: 2009 ( Subtotal = $223,250 )
2009	2009	UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL	UNIVERSITY ROAD CHILTERN HILLS	DURBAN				ZAF	International Research and Research Training	000	11	7/7/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$223,250
														Subtotal = $223,250

Grand Total All Awards = $4,469,237

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South African Research Ethics Training Initiative

Award Number: R25TW001599

ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2000

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 03/31/2026

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