Founded in 1994 with funds granted by the University, the Windward Islands Research and Education Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization located on the True Blue campus, seeks to advance health and environmental development through multidisciplinary research and education programs.  Currently, the Windward Islands Research and Education Foundation carries out short- and long-term studies in epidemiology, anthropology, virology, conservation ecology, marine biology and other topics relevant to tropical climates and developing nations.

The Windward Islands Research and Education Foundation strives for program excellence by promoting collaborative relationships between internationally recognized scholars and regional scientists, by adhering to the highest ethical and academic standards in the design and conduct of research, and by maintaining computer links to the world’s scientific community.

The Windward Islands Research and Education Foundation is registered in the USA with the Internal Revenue Service 501(C) (3) as an educational non-profit foundation.  It is also registered in Grenada as an NGO and in 1999 was registered in the UK as a charitable Trust.

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