South American Program in HIV Prevention Research (SAPHIR)
SAPHIR offers yearlong, immersive HIV prevention research training for U.S. medical students and residents at sites in Peru or Brazil, focusing on behavioral, biomedical, and translational HIV science.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates: Rolling admissions
Funding Amounts: Not specified; covers yearlong training, education, and research placement in Peru or Brazil
Summary: Yearlong, immersive HIV prevention research program for U.S. medical students and residents with placements in South America.
Key Information: Spanish or Portuguese language skills recommended but not required.
Description
The South American Program in HIV Prevention Research (SAPHIR) is a one-year training initiative designed to provide U.S. medical students and residents with comprehensive education and hands-on research experience in HIV prevention. The program combines didactic coursework with practical research opportunities in behavioral and biomedical prevention, antiretroviral therapy, epidemiology, and basic or translational science. Participants are placed at established research sites in Lima, Peru, or Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where they engage in projects that further the understanding and advancement of HIV prevention strategies.
