Indigenous HIV/AIDS Research Training (IHART) program

• The project is designed to develop the Indigenous HIV/AIDS Research Training (IHART) program to train a cadre of NIMH-funded junior, mid, and senior career research scientists in the area of HIV/AIDS and mental health prevention through an intensive 27-month mentorship program comprising a 2-day winter roundtable; a 2-week summer training institute; year-round multidisciplinary learning opportunities via seminar series, virtual workshops, and presentations; seed funding ($20,000) for pilot projects; as well as statistical, administrative, editorial, and technical assistance for developing grant applications.