The Department of Health is offering a grant to U.S. or African research institutions to plan training programs for emerging viral epidemics in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The goal is to develop sustainable research capacity for early identification, transmission prediction, public health response testing, and addressing health consequences of potential pandemics. Applications should focus on collaborative planning with institutions in the target countries to enhance global health preparedness. Closing date: Feb 24, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 280229
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-16-045 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Planning Grant for Emerging Epidemic Virus Research Training for West African Countries with Widespread Transmission of Ebola- Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone (D71) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.989 — International Research and Research Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 26, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) . |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This Funding Opportunity Announcement invites applications from U.S. or African research institutions to plan research training and capacity building programs focused on emerging viral epidemics in collaboration with institutions in Guinea, Liberia, and/or Sierra Leone.The application should propose a collaborative planning process to develop training approaches that will create sustainable research capacity for the early identification, transmission prediction, testing of public health responses, and assessing and addressing long term health sequelae related to emerging viral diseases that have the potential for regional and global pandemics. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-16-045.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-C | FORMS-C | PKG00219777 | Jan 24, 2016 | Feb 24, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
280229 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
280229 PHS398_ResearchTrainingProgramPlan_2_0-2.0.pdf
280229 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_2_0-2.0.pdf
280229 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
280229 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
280229 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
280229 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
280229 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
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