HPTN Scholars Program

Program Goals

Throughout the course of the program, Scholars will:
 

• Develop a Research Project

  Scholars will develop a research project using data from a completed or ongoing HPTN HIV prevention study and complete their scholarship project within the program cycle.
   
  Explore HPTN Research
   
   

• Present Findings

  Scholars will present the findings of their project at the HPTN Annual Meeting and submit a manuscript at the end of the scholarship cycle.
   
  Explore Alumni Research
   
   

• Expand Knowledge

  Scholars will become deeply knowledgeable of the process of doing research in NIH-funded HIV networks and will have the opportunity to build their research networks within the context of the HPTN.
   
  Explore HPTN Contacts

Domestic and International Programs

The HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) is proud to offer two scholarship programs—Domestic and International—seeking to increase opportunities for scientists from groups under-represented in HIV prevention research. The programs are funded through a supplement from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). 

In the domestic program, successful applicants will be investigators who have received their terminal degree (MD, PhD, etc.). For the international program, current MD, PhD, and MBChB students may apply, along with individuals having already graduated with their terminal degree. In both programs, applicants should desire to work with a mentor scientist in the Network to complete a research project based upon an existing HPTN research study.

Scholars are provided funding to cover a portion of their time and expenses (typically 10-30%), including travel and research materials/supplies. Successful applicants will be funded for 18 months, subject to certain restrictions.