This grant, provided by the NIH Common Fund and participating NIH Institutes and Centers in partnership with the Wellcome Trust, is designed for institutions located in African countries. Its core purpose is to advance the comprehensive study of genomic, genetic, and environmental contributions to human health and disease within Africa. Through the application of cutting-edge genomic research methodologies, the H3Africa initiative seeks to substantially enhance biomedical research capabilities across the continent. Specific aims include developing robust infrastructure necessary for genomic research, encompassing both data and essential research resources, and significantly increasing the genomic proficiency of African researchers and trainees. This strategic effort is intended to promote sustainable, high-impact research endeavors in Africa, ultimately improving public health and combating various diseases.
Opportunity ID: 194513
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-RM-12-007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa): H3Africa Research Grants (U01) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.172 — Human Genome Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 22, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 29, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| 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: Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of this NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), supported by funds from the NIH Common Fund (Common Fund) and participating NIH Institute(s) and Center(s), is to invite applications from Institutions in African countries for Research Projects (U01 cooperative agreements) that address one or more goals of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) initiative. H3Africa is an NIH initiative in partnership with the Wellcome Trust with the goals of developing the study of genomic/genetic/environmental contributors to human health and disease within Africa using cutting-edge genomic research tools, increasing capacity for biomedical research in Africa, in terms of building the infrastructure needed for genomic research (including data and research resources), and increasing the genomic proficiency of researchers and trainees in Africa. The H3Africa Initiative is focused on supporting these efforts as part of an effort to promote sustainable research in Africa that will promote health and combat disease. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-12-007.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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modified Archive Date based on new Expiration Date, per NOT-OD-13-005. | Oct 26, 2012 | |
| Oct 26, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-RM-12-007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa): H3Africa Research Grants (U01) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.172 — Human Genome Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 22, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 29, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| 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: Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of this NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), supported by funds from the NIH Common Fund (Common Fund) and participating NIH Institute(s) and Center(s), is to invite applications from Institutions in African countries for Research Projects (U01 cooperative agreements) that address one or more goals of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) initiative. H3Africa is an NIH initiative in partnership with the Wellcome Trust with the goals of developing the study of genomic/genetic/environmental contributors to human health and disease within Africa using cutting-edge genomic research tools, increasing capacity for biomedical research in Africa, in terms of building the infrastructure needed for genomic research (including data and research resources), and increasing the genomic proficiency of researchers and trainees in Africa. The H3Africa Initiative is focused on supporting these efforts as part of an effort to promote sustainable research in Africa that will promote health and combat disease. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-12-007.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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-RM-12-007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa): H3Africa Research Grants (U01) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.172 — Human Genome Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 29, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 29, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of this NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), supported by funds from the NIH Common Fund (Common Fund) and participating NIH Institute(s) and Center(s), is to invite applications from Institutions in African countries for Research Projects (U01 cooperative agreements) that address one or more goals of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) initiative. H3Africa is an NIH initiative in partnership with the Wellcome Trust with the goals of developing the study of genomic/genetic/environmental contributors to human health and disease within Africa using cutting-edge genomic research tools, increasing capacity for biomedical research in Africa, in terms of building the infrastructure needed for genomic research (including data and research resources), and increasing the genomic proficiency of researchers and trainees in Africa. The H3Africa Initiative is focused on supporting these efforts as part of an effort to promote sustainable research in Africa that will promote health and combat disease. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-12-007.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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADOBE-FORMS-B2 | Adobe-Forms-B2 | PKG00140210 | Sep 28, 2012 | Oct 31, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
194513 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
194513 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
194513 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
194513 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
194513 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_1_4-1.4.pdf
194513 PHS398_ResearchPlan_1_3-1.3.pdf
194513 PHS398_Checklist_1_3-1.3.pdf
Optional forms
194513 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
194513 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
194513 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
194513 PHS_CoverLetter_1_2-1.2.pdf