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United States- Francophone Africa Research Ethics Training Program (US-FA RETP)

Award Number: R25TW011505
ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 03/26/2020
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2030

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United States- Francophone Africa Research Ethics Training Program (US-FA RETP) - Project Summary/Abstract The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH) has vast experience in international research ethics education, training, and research in research ethics in Africa. The main aim of the US-FA RETP project is to strengthen research ethics education and research in Mali, Guinea, and Francophone African countries to prepare the next generation of ethics researchers. Our approach will be based on continuing close collaboration between GWSPH, USA, and the University of Science, Techniques & Technologies of Bamako (USTTB) Mali as a hub to support USTTB’s vision of becoming a regional focus for research ethics in French-speaking countries in West Africa. USTTB is the premier health professional education and training institution in Mali and is the major center for ethics research in the region. The overall goal of the United States- Francophone Africa Research Ethics Training Program (US-FA RETP) is to strengthen research ethics education and research in Mali, Guinea, and Francophone African countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Togo) through an innovative model of sustainable capacity development to prepare the next generation ethics researchers. The aims of the program are, Aim 1: To enhance the pedagogical and curricular strengths of faculty at a selected Francophone African institution to deliver a short-term, hybrid research ethics course and mentoring. Aim 2: To expand the research ethics specialization within the existing USTTB Master of Public Health (MPH) program to train a core group of professionals with expertise in research ethics in Mali, Guinea, and Francophone Africa. Aim 3: To promote research around key priorities for research ethics in Francophone West Africa. Aim 4: To hold a dedicated “Francophone Africa Research Ethics Conference” in Mali. The US-FA RETP program will be implemented by GWSPH faculty in collaboration with USTTB faculty and other regional experts. The ethics research will align with the national and regional priority national research agenda, infectious diseases, and non-communicable diseases. The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree training program with a concentration in research ethics will include mentorship/multiple mentorships, coursework, mentored research projects, and training in grant and scientific writing and presentation skills. The degree program is designed to run for 2 years. Three cohorts of 6 students each will be recruited over the 5-year grant period. The short-term workshops will be run once each year, while the faculty development programs will have health research ethics components embedded in them.


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 = $245,495 )
2025	2025	UNIVERSITE DES SCIENCES, DES TECHNIQUES ET DES TECHNOLOGIES DE BAMAKO (USTTB)	HAMDALLAYE ACI 2000	BAMAKO				MLI	International Research and Research Training	000	6	9/15/2025	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$245,495
														Subtotal = $245,495

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $244,580 )
2024	2024	GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (THE)	1918 F ST NW	WASHINGTON	DC	20052	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	International Research and Research Training	000	5	11/6/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$244,580
														Subtotal = $244,580

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $241,777 )
2023	2023	GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE	1918 F ST NW	WASHINGTON	DC	20052	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	International Research and Research Training	000	4	1/3/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$241,777
														Subtotal = $241,777

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $242,669 )
2022	2022	GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE	1918 F ST NW	WASHINGTON	DC	20052	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	International Research and Research Training	000	3	11/17/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$242,669
														Subtotal = $242,669

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $242,379 )
2021	2021	GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE	1918 F ST NW	WASHINGTON	DC	20052	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	International Research and Research Training	000	2	11/3/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$242,379
														Subtotal = $242,379

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $247,318 )
2020	2020	GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE	1918 F ST NW	WASHINGTON	DC	20052	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	International Research and Research Training	000	1	3/24/2020	NEW	$247,318
2020	2020	GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE	1918 F ST NW	WASHINGTON	DC	20052	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	International Research and Research Training	001	1	3/30/2020	NEW	$0
2020	2020	GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE	1918 F ST NW	WASHINGTON	DC	20052	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	International Research and Research Training	002	1	5/22/2020	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $247,318

Grand Total All Awards = $1,464,218

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United States- Francophone Africa Research Ethics Training Program (US-FA RETP)

Award Number: R25TW011505

ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

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

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 03/26/2020

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2030

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