Table 5.

The Fogarty International Center, NIH, Strategic Plan: Goals and Priorities, 2008 – 2012

GOAL I: Mobilize the scientific community to address the shifting global burden of disease and disability. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Expand Fogarty’s investment in noncommunicable diseases research and research training. Continue to invest in infectious diseases research and research training. GOAL II: Bridge the training gap in implementation research. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Support and expand the development of research training programs for implementation research. Support the application of implementation research to the recommendations from the Disease Control Priorities Project. GOAL III: Develop human capital to meet global health challenges. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Expand programs to provide early global health research experiences for U.S. health science students and junior faculty. Sustain research training for future generations of foreign health scientists. Expand research support for foreign researchers to promote pathways to independence. GOAL IV: Foster a sustainable research environment in low- and middle-income countries. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Support the development of research hubs in low- and middle-income countries. Bolster the development of expertise and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in support of research and research training programs. Sponsor the development of Fogarty alumni networks. GOAL V: Build strategic alliances and partnerships in global health research and training. STRATEGIC PRIORITY Forge partnerships based on mutual interest and complementary strengths.