Award
John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences 5R25TW012715-03
Vanderbilt-Nigeria Research Ethics Training Program (V-NET)
Recipient
John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences (FIC)
Award Amount
$154,202.00
Ceiling
$154,202.00
Awarded
December 25, 2025
Identifier
5R25TW012715-03
Award for developing a research ethics training program in Nigeria to build capacity for ethical genetic and genomic research, involving Vanderbilt University and Nigerian institutions.
Description
This project involves developing a Master of Science degree program in research ethics at Bayero University Kano (BUK), Nigeria, including didactic courses, skills development, mentoring, and practicum experiences. The program aims to build capacity for ethical genetic and genomic research in Nigeria, with collaborations between Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Nigerian institutions. The project includes training Nigerian IRB members, creating curricular toolkits, and hosting webinars to sustain and expand research ethics capacity in Africa.