Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 08 154
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program Award (D43)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.989 International Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 23, 2010 and posted on Dec 2, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 23, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) .
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Opportunity Summary:
The Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program Award (D43), Funding Opportunity Number PAR 08-154, is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity designed to strengthen infectious disease research training in low- and middle-income countries where these diseases are endemic. The central goal is capacity building: the program supports structured research training for scientists and health professionals so that partner institutions in developing countries can develop and sustain their own long-term infectious disease research programs. A key boundary of the scope is that the program focuses on infectious diseases excluding HIV/AIDS, meaning applicants are expected to propose training programs that address other significant infectious disease threats relevant to endemic settings.
The award uses the NIH D43 mechanism, which is specifically intended for international research training and research capacity development. In practical terms, the D43 mechanism supports training-oriented programs rather than stand-alone research projects, with an emphasis on developing skilled investigators, strengthening institutional mentorship and curricula, and creating durable research environments. The opportunity invites applications from U.S. institutions and developing-country institutions, reflecting an expectation of collaboration and knowledge exchange that results in sustainable, locally anchored capacity rather than short-term training that depends indefinitely on external partners.
Funding levels are projected in the range of approximately $600,000 to $1,000,000 per year, contingent on NIH appropriations and program priorities in a given year. NIH anticipates making multiple award types annually: roughly four to six new and competitive renewal awards, plus one to two planning grants and one to two supplemental awards each year. This mix signals that NIH is supporting both mature training programs (new and renewal), early-stage program development (planning grants), and targeted additions or expansions to existing efforts (supplements), allowing institutions at different stages of readiness to engage.
Eligibility is broad and includes a range of higher education institutions and other entities. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, as well as foreign organizations (non-U.S. entities). The eligibility list also explicitly includes several types of U.S. institutions that serve specific populations, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, among others noted in the announcement. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for institutions that might otherwise struggle to provide non-federal matching funds.
Administratively, this opportunity falls under the NIH funding activity category for health and is associated with CFDA number 93.989 (International Research and Research Training). The original posting date is December 2, 2008, with dates in the record indicating a lifecycle that includes an original closing date of September 16, 2010, a current closing date of March 23, 2010, and an archive date of April 23, 2010. Applicants seeking the full technical requirements and instructions would use the NIH guide link provided in the announcement (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-154.html). For access issues or broken links, the contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, which is specifically intended for troubleshooting electronic access to the announcement rather than scientific or programmatic questions.
Overall, PAR 08-154 is a training-focused NIH grant opportunity aimed at building durable infectious disease research expertise and institutional capability in endemic low- and middle-income countries through structured programs led by U.S. and/or developing-country institutions, supported through the D43 international training mechanism and backed by an annual funding pool intended to support several new, renewal, planning, and supplemental awards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is the Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program Award (D43).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR 08-154.
Who is offering this grant?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the main purpose of PAR 08-154?
The central goal is capacity building: strengthening infectious disease research training in low- and middle-income countries where these diseases are endemic, so partner institutions can develop and sustain long-term infectious disease research programs.
Is this grant focused on research projects or training programs?
It is training-focused. The D43 mechanism supports structured research training and research capacity development rather than stand-alone research projects.
What does the NIH D43 mechanism support in practical terms?
The D43 mechanism emphasizes developing skilled investigators, strengthening institutional mentorship and curricula, and creating durable research environments through structured training programs.
What topic areas are in scope for training under this opportunity?
The program focuses on infectious diseases relevant to endemic low- and middle-income country settings, with a specific boundary that HIV/AIDS is excluded from scope.
Are HIV/AIDS training activities allowed under this opportunity?
No. The scope explicitly focuses on infectious diseases excluding HIV/AIDS, so applicants are expected to propose training programs addressing other significant infectious disease threats.
Where is the training and capacity building intended to have impact?
The intended impact is in low- and middle-income countries where infectious diseases are endemic, with an emphasis on building locally anchored, sustainable institutional capacity.
Who can apply for PAR 08-154?
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. institutions and developing-country institutions, including foreign organizations (non-U.S. entities), as well as private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes foreign organizations (non-U.S. entities).
Does the opportunity encourage collaboration between U.S. and developing-country institutions?
Yes. The opportunity invites applications from U.S. institutions and developing-country institutions, reflecting an expectation of collaboration and knowledge exchange that results in sustainable capacity.
Does the announcement identify certain categories of U.S. institutions as eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes several types of U.S. institutions serving specific populations, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), among others noted in the announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the expected annual funding range per award?
Projected funding levels are approximately $600,000 to $1,000,000 per year, contingent on NIH appropriations and program priorities.
How many awards does NIH expect to make each year under this opportunity?
NIH anticipates multiple award types annually: roughly four to six new and competitive renewal awards, plus one to two planning grants and one to two supplemental awards each year.
What types of awards are anticipated (new, renewal, planning, supplement)?
The mix includes new awards and competitive renewal awards for mature training programs, planning grants for early-stage program development, and supplemental awards for targeted additions or expansions to existing efforts.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 93.989 (International Research and Research Training).
What is the NIH funding activity category for this opportunity?
It falls under the NIH funding activity category for health.
When was PAR 08-154 originally posted?
The original posting date listed is December 2, 2008.
What are the key dates listed for closing and archiving?
The record indicates an original closing date of September 16, 2010, a current closing date of March 23, 2010, and an archive date of April 23, 2010.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application instructions?
The NIH guide link provided is: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-154.html
Who should be contacted if the announcement link is broken or there are access issues?
For access issues or broken links, the contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Is the OER webmaster contact intended for scientific or programmatic questions?
No. That contact is specifically intended for troubleshooting electronic access to the announcement rather than scientific or programmatic questions.
What is the overarching outcome NIH is trying to achieve with this program?
The overarching outcome is durable infectious disease research expertise and institutional capability in endemic low- and middle-income countries through structured training programs supported by the D43 international training mechanism.
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