HIV Implementation Science Coordination Initiative
Funded at Northwestern University · NIH-11601580 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national effort to speed up and spread through communities proven HIV interventions so people who are most affected can get better care and prevention.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 3, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $749,549 |
| NIH project number | 3R24AI194681-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11601580 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers, clinicians, and public health teams involved in HIV prevention and care, with a focus on communities disproportionately affected by HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit is not the aim of this grant; it supports coordination and data infrastructure for future patient-focused work.
What this research studies
This grant supports coordinating and guiding dissemination and implementation research to help push effective HIV prevention and care into real-world settings. It builds on years of prior work to collect data, share results, and provide leadership to researchers, clinicians, and public health partners. The goal is to accelerate equitable scale-up of proven HIV interventions by 2030, with national resources and regional hubs to support ongoing collaboration.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could streamline how evidence-based HIV care and prevention are adopted across communities, improving outcomes for people living with HIV and those at risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous D&I coordination efforts have increased the use of effective HIV interventions in real-world settings.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mustanski, Brian — Northwestern University
- Study coordinator: Mustanski, Brian
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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.