Resilient HIV Implementation Science for LGBTQ Youths Now
Official title: Resilient HIV Implementation Science with Sexual and Gender Minority Youths using Evidence (RISE) Clinical Research Center
Funded at University of Maryland Baltimore · NIH-11474427 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide program helps improve HIV prevention and care for young sexual and gender minority people (ages 15–24) by testing practical ways to put proven strategies into real-world use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $131,130 |
| NIH project number | 3UG1HD113162-04S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11474427 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are HIV-negative or HIV-positive youths aged 15–24 who identify as sexual and gender minorities and access HIV services at partner clinics.
✕Less likely to help
Youth outside the 15–24 age range or those not engaged with HIV services may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on 15- to 24-year-olds who are at risk for or living with HIV, especially young men who have sex with men and young transgender women. It brings together a network of international partners to study how best to implement evidence-based HIV prevention and care in real-world settings. The project emphasizes partnerships, youth-tailored approaches, rigorous implementation science methods, and sustainable collaboration. The research will translate findings into guidelines used by clinics and communities to improve access and outcomes for SGM youths. A multidisciplinary team at University of Maryland Baltimore and partner sites in Africa will drive the work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could accelerate access to effective HIV prevention and care for SGM youth globally.
How similar studies have gone: There is growing experience in implementing HIV prevention and care strategies with youth, but this project aims to advance international, equity-focused IS efforts specifically for SGM youths.
Where this research is happening
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University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Charurat, Manhattan E — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Charurat, Manhattan E
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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.