Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AI 14 002
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "International Collaborations in Infectious Diseases Research (U19)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 27, 2013 and posted on Nov 27, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 7, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses County governments City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) 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 eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The International Collaborations in Infectious Diseases Research (U19) funding opportunity (RFA-AI-14-002) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement designed to support U.S.-led partnerships with institutions in eligible non-U.S. countries to conduct research on infectious diseases of major public health importance in resource-constrained settings. A central requirement is that each proposed project is genuinely collaborative and includes, at minimum, one U.S. institution and one foreign (non-U.S.) institution working together. The research focus is explicitly on infectious diseases excluding HIV/AIDS, with the intent of addressing urgent health challenges that disproportionately affect low-resource regions and of generating findings that are directly relevant to public health needs in those settings.
A key eligibility condition for the foreign partner is country classification: participating foreign institutions must be located in countries that the World Bank categorizes as low-income, lower-middle-income, or upper-middle-income economies. In other words, the program is structured to encourage meaningful scientific collaboration with partners in low- and middle-income countries where infectious disease burdens can be high and where local research capacity strengthening can have long-term impact. Beyond producing scientific results, the FOA emphasizes outcomes like enhanced research experience for both U.S. and foreign investigators, development of sustainable research capacity at collaborating sites, and the cultivation of long-term collaborative relationships that extend beyond the life of a single award.
Mechanistically, this FOA uses the U19 activity code and is funded as a cooperative agreement, which generally means NIH expects to have substantial programmatic involvement compared to a standard research project grant. While the summary information provided does not detail specific cooperative terms, applicants typically should anticipate closer coordination with NIH staff and an emphasis on milestone-driven progress and partnership management. The opportunity is categorized under Health and is tied to CFDA numbers 93.855 (Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research) and 93.856 (Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the need for applicants to bring non-federal dollars to the table as a condition of award.
The available funding for this competition was estimated at $5,000,000 total, with an award ceiling of $500,000 per award (as listed in the opportunity data). The announcement was posted on November 27, 2013, with an original and current closing date of March 7, 2014, and an archive date of April 7, 2014, indicating that this specific FOA is historical/closed, though it may resemble later NIH initiatives with similar goals. Because funding levels and caps are provided at the announcement level, prospective applicants looking for current opportunities would typically use this FOA as a reference point and then check NIH for newer solicitations that continue the same program priorities.
Applicant eligibility is broad and spans many types of U.S. and non-U.S. organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), small businesses and other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses are also listed), state and local governments, independent school districts, special district governments, tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and U.S. territories or possessions. The eligibility language also explicitly highlights a number of institution types and community-focused organizations, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based and community-based organizations. Importantly, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, foreign institutions, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are allowed, aligning with the core aim of building international research partnerships.
In practical terms, the FOA is intended to fund collaborative infectious disease research programs that both advance scientific knowledge and build local and joint capacity. Successful projects under this model would be expected to do more than run a study abroad; they would typically demonstrate shared leadership or clearly integrated roles across U.S. and partner-country investigators, justify why the work must be done in the resource-constrained setting, and show how the collaboration will strengthen research skills, infrastructure, or systems in ways that last beyond the award. The FOA frames these capacity-building and relationship-building outcomes as part of the expected benefit, alongside the direct public health relevance of the scientific findings.
For official details, applicants were directed to the full announcement at the NIH Grants Guide link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-14-002.html). For access or technical issues related to the posting, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): International Collaborations in Infectious Diseases Research (U19) - RFA-AI-14-002
What is RFA-AI-14-002?
RFA-AI-14-002 is the NIH funding opportunity announcement titled International Collaborations in Infectious Diseases Research (U19). It is a cooperative agreement intended to support U.S.-led international partnerships that conduct infectious disease research in resource-constrained settings.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to fund genuinely collaborative infectious disease research programs that address major public health needs in low-resource regions, while also strengthening research capacity and building long-term partnerships between U.S. and non-U.S. institutions.
What diseases or research areas are supported?
The focus is on infectious diseases of major public health importance in resource-constrained settings. The scope explicitly excludes HIV/AIDS.
Does this opportunity include HIV/AIDS research?
No. The research focus is explicitly on infectious diseases excluding HIV/AIDS.
What does the U19 activity code mean for applicants?
The U19 is a NIH activity code used for multi-project research programs. In this opportunity, the U19 is awarded as a cooperative agreement, meaning NIH expects substantial programmatic involvement compared to a standard research project grant.
What is a cooperative agreement in this context?
This opportunity is funded as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates closer coordination with NIH staff and an emphasis on programmatic oversight. The summary information notes that applicants should anticipate more NIH involvement than in typical grant mechanisms, even though specific cooperative terms are not detailed here.
Is an international collaboration required?
Yes. A central requirement is that each proposed project is genuinely collaborative and includes, at minimum, one U.S. institution and one foreign (non-U.S.) institution working together.
Who must lead the partnership?
The program is described as supporting U.S.-led partnerships with institutions in eligible non-U.S. countries.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) institutions allowed to apply or participate?
Yes. The eligibility language states that non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, foreign institutions, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are allowed, aligning with the purpose of building international research partnerships.
Are there country eligibility requirements for the foreign partner?
Yes. Participating foreign institutions must be located in countries that the World Bank classifies as low-income, lower-middle-income, or upper-middle-income economies.
Why does the FOA limit foreign partners to low- and middle-income countries?
The program is structured to encourage meaningful scientific collaboration where infectious disease burdens are often high and where strengthening local research capacity can have long-term impact in resource-constrained settings.
What kinds of outcomes does NIH emphasize besides scientific results?
In addition to producing scientific findings relevant to local public health needs, the FOA emphasizes outcomes such as enhanced research experience for U.S. and foreign investigators, development of sustainable research capacity at collaborating sites, and cultivation of long-term collaborative relationships beyond a single award.
What does "genuinely collaborative" mean in the context provided?
Based on the description, a genuinely collaborative project is one where U.S. and partner-country investigators have integrated roles, shared or clearly coordinated leadership responsibilities, and work together in a way that goes beyond simply conducting a study abroad.
What makes a proposed research program a good fit for this FOA?
The description suggests strong fit when the project (1) addresses urgent infectious disease challenges in low-resource regions, (2) explains why the work must be conducted in the resource-constrained setting, (3) demonstrates integrated roles across U.S. and foreign partners, and (4) includes capacity-building elements that endure beyond the award period.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); small businesses; other for-profit organizations; state and local governments; independent school districts; special district governments; tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are minority-serving institutions and community-focused organizations included in the eligible applicants list?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly highlights institution types and organizations including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving Institutions, TCCUs, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISIs, as well as faith-based and community-based organizations.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How much funding was available under this competition?
The estimated total funding available for the competition was $5,000,000.
What was the maximum award size?
The opportunity data lists an award ceiling of $500,000 per award.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on November 27, 2013. The original and current closing date listed is March 7, 2014, and the archive date is April 7, 2014.
Is this FOA currently open for applications?
No. Based on the closing and archive dates provided, this specific FOA appears to be historical/closed.
Can this FOA still be useful if it is closed?
Yes. The description notes it may resemble later NIH initiatives with similar goals, so it can be used as a reference point while checking NIH for newer solicitations that carry forward similar priorities.
What is the program area or category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under Health.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this FOA?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA numbers 93.855 (Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research) and 93.856 (Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research).
Where can applicants find the official announcement text?
The official NIH Grants Guide link provided is: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-14-002.html.
Who should be contacted for access or technical problems with the FOA posting?
For access or technical issues related to the posting, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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