This grant, under the DS-I Africa initiative, is for establishing Research Hubs to advance data science for health discovery and innovation across Africa. Its purpose is to catalyze new health solutions, enhance public health, and foster research through data science application. Hubs will support African and global partnerships, engaging diverse entities like government, industry, and academic institutions for synergistic expertise and collaborative research. Applicants must propose at least two distinct research projects and a system for managing pilot projects, all centered on a health theme relevant to an African country or region. Eligibility is limited to African academic or non-profit organizations, with required partnerships extending globally.
Opportunity ID: 328361
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-RM-20-015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Harnessing Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa) Research Hubs (U54 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| 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: | Feb 08, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 08, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: 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 Research Hubs 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. DS-I Africa Research Hubs will be funded to advance data science health research and innovation in Africa and support new African and global partnerships that enhance the impact of data science health research. Hubs will engage government, industry, or other organizations, including diverse departments from academic institutions, that can partner to provide synergistic expertise, collaborate on research, and support data science linked to new technologies and solutions. Applicants must propose at least 2 distinct research projects and a system for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding smaller pilots projects, all focused on a central health theme that addresses priorities in an African country or region. Applications must be submitted from African academic or other non-profit organizations. Proposed partnerships with organizations outside the applicant institution are required and can include all types of organizations in Africa, the U.S., or other countries. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-20-015.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-F | Use for due dates on or after May 25, 2020 | PKG00262764 | Nov 09, 2020 | Feb 08, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
328361 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
328361 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
328361 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
328361 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
328361 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
328361 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
328361 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
328361 PHS_Additional_IndirectCosts-1.0.pdf
328361 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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