Improving grant management in South America
Official title: Research grants administration capacity strengthening in South America
Funded at Instituto de Efectividad Clinica Y Sanit · NIH-10893254 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers in South America by training grant administrators to handle the paperwork and rules for NIH grants better, so scientists can spend more time on their important research instead of getting bogged down by admin tasks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Instituto de Efectividad Clinica Y Sanit NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina) |
| Project start | August 22, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $107,699 |
| NIH project number | 1G11AI183317-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10893254 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include research institutions and investigators in South America seeking to enhance their grant management capabilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affiliated with research institutions or who do not engage in grant-funded research may not receive any direct benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the administrative and financial oversight of NIH grants at the Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria (IECS) in South America. By training senior grants administrators in best practices and compliance regulations, the project aims to relieve researchers of administrative burdens, allowing them to focus more on their scientific work. The training includes participation in workshops and in-house sessions to develop effective grants management processes. Ultimately, this initiative seeks to strengthen the capacity of research institutions to manage grants efficiently.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved research productivity and compliance with funding regulations, benefiting the scientific community in South America.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing grant management capacities in various regions, indicating a promising approach to improving research administration.
Where this research is happening
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Instituto de Efectividad Clinica Y Sanit
Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Follietti, Gilda Tamara — Instituto de Efectividad Clinica Y Sanit
- Study coordinator: Follietti, Gilda Tamara
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.