Capacity Support for Implementation of HIV Research for LGBTQ+ Adolescents and Young Adults
Official title: Implementation Science Capacity Supporting (IS-CSC)
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11418479 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A capacity-building program helps youth with HIV in low- and middle-income countries by teaching practical, real-world ways to adapt and grow HIV research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $773,197 |
| NIH project number | 5UM2HD116395-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11418479 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Young people living with HIV or at risk in LMICs who could participate in capacity-building activities and benefit from improved research and implementation resources.
✕Less likely to help
Participants not involved in HIV research or capacity-building activities may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This grant supports a five-day course and a three-day designathon to help early-career researchers and program implementers work with end-users to adapt and scale evidence-based HIV research for adolescents and young adults in low- and middle-income countries. It partners with PATC3H-IN and INSPIRE to develop and test new methods, including agent-based modeling and cost analyses, to speed up useful HIV research in real-world settings. The program will fund initial pilots and seed grants to launch local research efforts that can be sustained beyond the project period. Collaboration with field centers and end-users ensures solutions are practical and directly relevant to communities affected by HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could accelerate practical HIV research in youth populations and improve implementation of effective interventions in LMICs.
How similar studies have gone: Similar design-focused implementation efforts have shown promise in speeding up adoption of evidence-based HIV interventions.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Iwelunmor, Juliet — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Iwelunmor, Juliet
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.