Education programs supported by this initiative will equip scientists, health professionals and academics in low and middle-income countries with in-depth knowledge of the ethical principles, processes and policies related to international clinical and public health research.The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that foster a better understanding of the ethics of biomedical, behavioral and clinical research and its implications.

To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on:

Courses for Skills Development
Mentoring Activities
Research or Practicum Experiences
The Fogarty International Bioethics Training Program aims to increase the number of research intensive institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) that can provide advanced education in international research ethics. This FOA will support innovative LMIC master's level research ethics education programs proposing integrated activities to develop culturally appropriate foundational research ethics curriculum, research ethics career skills development courses, ethics research or practicum experiences, and effective mentoring approaches. Education programs supported by this initiative should equip scientists, health professionals and academics in these countries with in-depth knowledge of the ethical principles, processes and policies related to international research. Programs should be designed to strengthen the critical competencies needed to provide research ethics education, ethical review leadership and expert consultation to LMIC researchers, their academic or research institutions, governments and international health research organizations to enhance the application of research ethics principles.