Other: HIV Implementation Science – Component 1
Component 1: Adaptation Grants are intended to support the establishment of multi-sectoral HIV (with related Hep C and other STBBI research) teams and the development of multi-faceted programs intended for implementation in multiple settings, including those where Indigenous populations are affected.
The specific objectives of the Component 1: Adaptation grants are to:
- Establish integrated teams of researchers and knowledge users (e.g., community members, decision makers and service providers);
- Identify promising or effective interventions (biomedical, behavioural and/or structural) relevant to target populations and their context;
- Adapt interventions and develop multi-faceted programs appropriate for different settings; and
- Enhance/build capacity across sectors for evidenced-based planning through implementation science.
Anticipated Outcomes of Adaptation Grants:
- An understanding of the local/community epidemiology, and drivers of the epidemic in target populations.
- An evidenced-based multi-faceted program tailored to specific populations with demonstrated need.
- Evidence of program effectiveness, community-readiness and scalability to different contexts across Canada.
- Preliminary costing analysis and evaluation framework for program implementation, which includes the capture of key contextual factors. Consideration of gender, ethical and humanistic (anthropological, historical, social, etc.) concerns as pertinent.
- Established team of researchers, community members, decision makers and/or service providers with the necessary expertise and a commitment to studying program implementation through the submission of an application for a Component 2: Implementation Grant, or another relevant opportunity (if program is deemed appropriate to move forward).
