South American Program in HIV Prevention Research (SAPHIR)
SAPHIR by Northwestern University provides yearlong, hands-on HIV prevention research training for U.S. medical trainees at sites in Peru or Brazil.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates: Rolling admissions
Funding Amounts: Not specified; support includes 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 yearlong initiative led by Northwestern University, designed to provide U.S. medical students and residents with intensive training and hands-on research experience in HIV prevention. The program integrates structured coursework with practical research in behavioral and biomedical prevention, antiretroviral therapy, and epidemiology. Participants are placed at established research sites in Lima, Peru, or Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where they engage in ongoing projects, contributing to innovative HIV prevention strategies while gaining valuable international exposure. The program is a collaboration involving Northwestern University and the UCLA Program in Global Health.
