Training future leaders in global health research
Official title: Launching Future Leaders in Global Health (LAUNCH) Research Training Program - Supplement for OAR
Funded at Harvard School of Public Health · NIH-11131429 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is helping new researchers from low- and middle-income countries learn how to tackle important health issues like HIV/AIDS and maternal and child health, so they can gain hands-on experience and skills to make a difference in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $79,304 |
| NIH project number | 3D43TW010543-08S4 |
| Project ID | NIH-11131429 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are early-career researchers from low- and middle-income countries interested in global health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not have access to training opportunities in global health may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to train early-career researchers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to address critical health issues such as HIV/AIDS, noncommunicable diseases, and maternal and child health. Participants will engage in a structured mentored research training plan that includes both practical research experience and educational components to enhance their skills in research design, evaluation, and cross-cultural collaboration. The program emphasizes building research capacity in LMICs and includes partnerships with prominent U.S. academic institutions. By fostering a diverse group of trainees, the program seeks to create a new generation of global health scientists.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research training program could significantly improve health outcomes in LMICs by equipping future leaders with the skills needed to tackle pressing health challenges.
How similar studies have gone: Previous programs focusing on training global health researchers have shown success in enhancing research capacity and improving health outcomes in various regions.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard School of Public Health
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fawzi, Wafaie W — Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Fawzi, Wafaie W
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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.