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We will have IS relevant webinars monthly led by IS experts on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12pm-1pm CT (unless specified). All slides and recordings will be uploaded to this site after the webinar. If you want to know about upcoming webinars, please join the Listserv (https://sites.uab.edu/hivis/join-the-listserv/).

the World Health Organization (WHO) has published the WHO/GLI TB Near point-of-care and swab-based testing toolkit (NPOC/Swab Toolkit) in collaboration with the Stop TB Partnership Global Laboratory Initiative. The NPOC/Swab Toolkit includes a comprehensive set of tools to support implementation of TB near point-of-care nucleic acid amplification tests (NPOC-NAATs) for swabs of sputum and tongue swabs to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) with and without drug resistance. Toolkit materials can be accessed in this website.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 27, 2026 The Global Forum on Bioethics in Research (GFBR) will hold a two-day meeting in November 2026 on the topic ‘Digital footprints and real-time data in the context of health research: ethical issues’ (dates and location to be confirmed). Provisional dates are 17-18 November. The topic scope is described in the Forum background paper. As part of the upcoming meeting, the GFBR is looking for four types of presentation proposals: 1. Real-life case studies that explore ethical dimensions of health research using digital footprints. 2. Conceptual papers that define, clarify, and analyse key moral terms to address ethical dimensions of using digital footprints and real-time data for human health research. 3. Normative papers that provide in-depth ethical analysis or explore unresolved ethical questions related to the use of digital footprints and real-time data in health research. 4. Policy-related papers that address ethical issues that arise from governance or policy matters related to the topic or explore the translation of ethics and value-based decision-making into policy. The background paper provides more details on each type of proposal. We particularly welcome proposals that address the key theme and questions highlighted in the paper, which have been prioritised by the Forum Planning Committee. The GFBR is also seeking participants to attend the meeting, with places awarded on a competitive basis. Awards are available for successful applicants from low- and middle-income countries to cover the cost of their travel, accommodation and single-entry visa. See the GFBR website for details on how to apply online.

The San Diego (SD) Implementation Science Hub was established in 2020 with funding from the National Institutes of Health to accelerate Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Initiative research. The  SD Implementation Science Hub provides consultation and technical assistance to EHE project teams from across the United States and coordinates and collaborates with the NIH-funded Capacity-building Hubs to Enhance the Science of HIV Implementation REsearch (CHESHIRE) network.

These 90 minute archived webinars cover implementation science topics and qualitative research methods including focus groups, interviews, community engagement, citizen science, and leveraging AI.

Fogarty's new webpage 'NIH Support of International Research: Navigating NIH Public Resources' website page contains useful information for researchers. Alongside links to NIH Guide Notices and NIH extramural news resources, the page offers guidance on the newly published application and award structure for applications that request funding for international organizations (the PA-26-002 NIH Collaborative International Research Project--Parent PF5 Clinical Trial Optional).

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 12, 2026 Through the Paul Farmer Lectureship and Award for Global Health Equity, we want to identify, honour, and promote champions who have dedicated their lives to achieving health equity in the most challenging circumstances. We are especially interested in nominations of individuals whose work reflects the values that defined Paul Farmer’s life and practice, including solidarity with marginalized communities, long-term commitment, and leadership grounded in service and accompaniment. Health equity strives for the highest possible standard of health for all people and gives attention to those at greatest risk of poor health, based on social or economic conditions. Thus, the award could be given to an individual who has worked to improve access to healthcare or access to health products (e.g. vaccines or medicines) in equity-denied communities. It could also be given to someone who has mobilized others, and/or helped build a local or national movement for health equity. Given the outstanding nominations we anticipate receiving, we look forward to profiling the top-ranked finalists on our website, in addition to honouring the winner. The awardee will deliver a special lecture at McGill University and receive a cash honorarium. In 2026, the honorarium will be CAD $5,000. Travel and accommodation to attend the event at McGill University will also be covered. A nominee for this award... Is a living person, an exceptional practitioner, leading impactful work to address health inequities in underserved communities in any region of the world; Has a substantial, long-term track record of demonstrably improving health equity at the community level; Is from any region of the world but nominations from the Global South are especially welcome; May conduct research or lead an institution as part of their practice, but the award is not based on research track record or an individual’s rank within an institution; it is based on practice or service that leads to improvement of health equity.

As HIV Implementation Science Coordination Initiative and the Implementation Science Hubs have collaboratively piloted and refined ways to support projects, they have become known as the Capacity-building Hubs to Enhance the Science of HIV Implementation REsearch (CHESHIRE) network. Through its unique capacity-building model, the CHESHIRE network supports rigorous implementation science by providing projects with tailored support such as technical assistance and cross-project information sharing, measure harmonization, and data synthesis. The CHESHIRE network model is a novel, system-wide approach for rapidly improving implementation science capacity. Through CHESHIRE, you gain access to a wide array of opportunities including but not limited to: 1. HIV implementation science trainings 2. Pre-/post-award expert consultation and ongoing support 3. Invitations to present nationally and increased visibility 4. Collaborating with investigators doing similar work 5. Contributing to NIH impact evaluation, future research synthesis, and generalizable knowledge

The ERC plans to launch the grant competitions under its 2027 Work Programme between July 2026 and June 2027, with the calls for proposals introducing several changes to the eligibility rules for applications. Please refer to the website for the details.

The 5th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2026) will be held from 1–5 November 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Co-hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Government of Ethiopia, this conference will bring together political leaders, policymakers, researchers, innovators, civil society, and youth. Participants will work to define Africa’s pathway to stronger, more resilient health systems and to reducing dependence on foreign aid.