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).