Transitioning HIV/TB Research at Tanzania’s National Infectious Diseases Institute
Official title: Transitioning to a National Infectious Diseases Institute in Tanzania
Funded at University of Virginia · NIH-11471397 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A project in Tanzania aims to build stronger research administration and training to support HIV and TB research at a national infectious diseases institute.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Virginia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $44,201 |
| NIH project number | 3G11TW012747-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11471397 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and staff at KIDH/NIDI and partner institutions involved in HIV/TB research.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefits may not be immediate during the grant period as the focus is on building infrastructure and training.
What this research studies
This grant supports strengthening the research management and administrative capacity at KIDH/NIDI in Tanzania as it becomes a national institute. It will establish pre-award, finance/compliance, and post-award offices to keep up with growing lab and clinical research activities. It also creates a self-sustaining training program to improve how researchers, staff, and affiliated partners manage grants and conduct studies. The work is guided by partnerships with the Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute to ensure practical, local impact. The effort is designed to enable more efficient, compliant, and productive HIV/TB research that can benefit people affected by these diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved research capacity and training could accelerate locally relevant HIV/TB discoveries and clinical improvements.
How similar studies have gone: Similar capacity-building efforts in other regions have led to more efficient research programs and better grant outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Steen, Amber — University of Virginia
- Study coordinator: Steen, Amber
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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.