This DS-I Africa grant aims to establish an Open Data Science Platform (ODSP) and Coordinating Center (CC) to advance health discovery and innovation across the African continent through data science. The grant is for the purpose of creating a scalable data-sharing gateway (ODSP) that provides the research community access to diverse open and controlled health data, alongside essential tools. Additionally, it funds a Coordinating Center (CC) to manage, direct, and oversee all DS-I Africa consortium activities. This cooperative agreement is specifically for African academic or non-profit institutions, with encouragement for multisectoral partnerships globally. The overarching goal is to catalyze significant breakthroughs in healthcare, public health, and research by leveraging robust data science capabilities.
Opportunity ID: 328358
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-RM-20-018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Harnessing Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa) Open Data Science Platform and Coordinating Center (U2C Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.310 — Trans-NIH Research Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 08, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments |
| 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); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) seeks applications for the development of an Open Data Science Platform and Coordinating Center as part of a broader initiative entitled Harnessing Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa). The goal of DS-I Africa is to spur new health discoveries and catalyze innovation in healthcare, public health, and health research on the continent through application of data science. The FOA is comprised of two components the DS-I Africa Open Data Science Platform (ODSP) and Coordinating Center (CC) funded via one U2C award. The ODSP core will develop and maintain a scalable data-sharing gateway available to the research community with access to disparate types of open and controlled-access data and tools, generated from the DS-I Africa Research Hubs as well as other existing sources. The CC core will provide the organizational framework for the management, direction, and overall coordination of all common DS-I Africa consortium activities. The cooperative agreement will be awarded to an African academic or other non-profit institution. Multisectoral partnerships with other organizations in Africa, the U.S., or other countries are encouraged. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-20-018.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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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
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-F | Use for due dates on or after May 25, 2020 | PKG00262742 | Nov 03, 2020 | Dec 03, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
328358 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
328358 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
328358 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
328358 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
328358 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
328358 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
328358 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
328358 PHS_Additional_IndirectCosts-1.0.pdf
328358 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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