Limited Submission Opportunity: DHHS/CDC Conducting Public Health Research in South America
DHHS/CDC Conducting Public Health Research in South America
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=323514
OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this NOFO is to: Conduct and monitor epidemiologic and laboratory-based projects, surveillance, and research of important diseases in South America (Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and Ecuador) including, but not limited to, activities to address acute febrile illness, antimicrobial resistance and hospital acquired infections, respiratory infections and influenza, enteric illnesses, and other public health threats of local importance; and, Incorporate the results of these public health activities into operational disease detection, prevention, and response or control programs in South America, strengthen public health capacity as outlined in the Global Health Security Agenda, and disseminate findings across the region, with partners, and globally.
FUNDING INFORMATION: up to $5,000,000 over 5 years
ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
This FOA does not require cost sharing
INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS:
Interested investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by DATE: 2/7/2020
- Questions outlined in InfoReady Review application;
- A brief statement (up to 2 pages) by the candidate describing their scientific achievements and proposed project;
- A brief budget outline for the proposed research
- Up-to-date CV or biosketch.
A faculty committee drawn from both campuses proposals and select nominees.
DEADLINES:
Internal Materials Due: Friday, February 7, 2020
Sponsor Deadline:
LOI: Monday, February 10, 2020
Application: Monday, March 9, 2020