FSU Social Work Faculty Selected to Scholars Program for HIV Implementation Science

Dr. Erica Campbell, Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Fayetteville State University has been competitively selected for the prestigious 2025 Visiting Scholars in HIV Implementation Science Program. This highly competitive program selects only 18 Scholars nationwide, with up to two Scholars per ISCI Hub, ensuring personalized mentorship and tailored support for each participant. This program is designed to leverage evidence-based research findings to accelerate efforts in ending the HIV epidemic through collaborative, action-oriented implementation science.

"Being selected as a Visiting Scholar in HIV Implementation Science is both an honor and an opportunity to advance equity-driven, community-centered HIV research," said Campbell. "This program allows me to collaborate with experts in the field while ensuring that HIV research translates into real-world impact for the communities most affected by the epidemic."

As a selected Scholar, Dr. Campbell will gain specialized training and mentorship in HIV Implementation Science (IS) through individualized collaboration with a dedicated Sponsor at an HIV Implementation Science Coordination Initiative (ISCI) Hub. This partnership will provide access to cutting-edge research methodologies, networking opportunities, and hands-on experience in implementation science. Dr. Campbell will also receive financial support to attend an in-person networking event, where she will engage with leaders in HIV IS research, policy, and community-based initiatives.

Dr. Campbell and other selected Scholars will be strategically matched with Sponsors based on alignment between research expertise, implementation needs, and community engagement goals. Each Scholar will actively collaborate with a community partner, working toward sustainable and impactful partnerships that enhance the translation of HIV research into real-world practice.

The HIV Implementation Science Coordination Initiative (ISCI) provides high-quality technical assistance for Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) funded implementation research (IR) teams and creates opportunities to share generalizable knowledge to help end the HIV epidemic in the United States.