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How funding structures for HIV/AIDS research shape outputs and utilization: a Swiss case study
1Department of Political Science, University of Zurich Affolternstrasse 56, CH-8050, Zurich, Switzerland. kfrey@ipz.uzh.ch
Journal of the International AIDS Society
|October 5, 2011
Summary
Switzerland
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health Research
- Health Policy
Background:
- HIV research policy in Switzerland underwent significant changes.
- Specialized funding for social science HIV/AIDS research ended in 2004.
- Funding was integrated into the Swiss National Science Foundation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of funding structure changes on HIV research.
- To examine the production and communication of policy-relevant knowledge.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal analysis of funded HIV social science research projects (1987-2010).
- Inclusion of project topics, disciplines, and financial data.
- Conducted 18 in-depth stakeholder interviews.
Main Results:
- Pre-2004 policy fostered multidisciplinary, health-oriented HIV research.
- Post-2004 funding changes led to reduced project submissions and funding.
- HIV social science research is not thriving under current conditions.
Conclusions:
- Specialized funding is crucial for sustaining multidisciplinary HIV social science research.
- Future policies need to consider research dynamics and motivations in social sciences.
