Award
John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences 3U2RTW012123-05S2
Advancing Public Health Research in Eastern Africa through Data Science Training (APHREA-DST)
Recipient
Columbia University Health Sciences
Award Amount
$99,998.00
Ceiling
$99,998.00
Awarded
September 19, 2025
Identifier
3U2RTW012123-05S2
Award for a research training program to advance public health research in Eastern Africa through data science training, involving Columbia University and partner universities in Ethiopia and Kenya.
Description
This project aims to establish sustainable research training programs in health data science in Eastern Africa, leveraging partnerships between Columbia University, Addis Ababa University, and the University of Nairobi. The program includes MS degree development, faculty mentoring, and short-term workshops, with a focus on public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa.