Enhancing research administration for health interventions in Nigeria
Official title: Michigan-Unijos Mentored Program for Enhanced Research Administration (MUMPERA)
Funded at Jos University Teaching Hospital · NIH-10895649 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping the University of Jos and its teaching hospital get better at applying for and managing funds for health projects, especially for diseases like AIDS, so they can improve healthcare in their community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Jos University Teaching Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jos, Nigeria) |
| Project start | August 6, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $112,943 |
| NIH project number | 1G11AI183359-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10895649 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include healthcare professionals and researchers involved in health sector interventions in Nigeria.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or healthcare administration may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the capacity for research administration at the University of Jos/Jos University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria. It aims to enhance understanding of funding requirements and grant management systems related to health sector interventions, particularly in the context of diseases like AIDS. By providing training and resources, the program seeks to increase the effectiveness of grant applications and funding acquisition from major US health agencies. This initiative will ultimately support better health outcomes through improved research capabilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective health interventions and improved funding for critical health issues in Nigeria.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on enhancing research administration, similar initiatives have shown success in improving health outcomes through better funding and resource management.
Where this research is happening
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Jos University Teaching Hospital
Jos, Nigeria Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kparmak, Mark Gwamzing — Jos University Teaching Hospital
- Study coordinator: Kparmak, Mark Gwamzing
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.