Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA GM 14 007
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Modeling of Infectious Disease Agent Study Research Projects (U01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 12, 2013 and posted on Apr 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government 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 NIH grant opportunity "Modeling of Infectious Disease Agent Study Research Projects (U01)" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-GM-14-007) is a discretionary cooperative agreement aimed at strengthening the nation s scientific and public health capacity to anticipate, detect, control, and prevent infectious disease spread. The program is designed to support institutions and organizations proposing computational and mathematical modeling research that can deliver practical resources, new knowledge, and usable tools for the U.S. research and public health communities. A central theme is improving preparedness for outbreaks driven by naturally occurring pathogens as well as intentionally released agents, including threats relevant to biodefense.
Funded projects under this announcement are intended to become part of the Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study (MIDAS) network, a long running NIH supported effort focused on infectious disease modeling for public health decision support. This FOA continues the network of multidisciplinary scientists working on modeling and analytics, and it sits alongside other MIDAS components that are announced separately: a centralized Information Technology Resource and a Centers of Excellence component. In practice, that structure signals that awardees are expected to operate as part of a coordinated network rather than as isolated standalone projects, with the U01 mechanism reflecting substantial NIH involvement and collaboration typical of cooperative agreements.
The research scope emphasized here centers on developing and applying computational and mathematical approaches that improve readiness and response across the infectious disease lifecycle: preparedness before events, early identification and situational awareness during events, and strategies to limit transmission and impact. While the announcement does not list specific pathogens in the excerpt provided, it clearly targets "emerging infectious diseases" broadly and includes both naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional releases, meaning proposals can reasonably align with public health emergency planning, surveillance-informed modeling, intervention evaluation, and other modeling work that can inform policy and operational decisions.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted April 12, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 18, 2013, and an archive date of August 18, 2013. The total estimated funding amount is $3.5 million, and the award ceiling is $500,000. The CFDA listing is 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which lowers the barrier for applicants who may not have non-federal resources to contribute.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic and international organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, for profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city or township, special districts, and independent school districts), as well as public housing authorities and tribal entities. The eligibility section also explicitly includes categories such as HBCUs, Hispanic serving institutions, AANAPISIs, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, faith based or community based organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and regional organizations. Importantly, non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) may apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components as defined by NIH policy are allowed, signaling an openness to international modeling expertise and cross-border collaboration when it supports MIDAS goals.
In short, this FOA funds cooperative agreement projects that advance infectious disease modeling in ways that are directly useful for preparedness and public health action, while tying awardees into the broader MIDAS network infrastructure. It reissues a prior solicitation (RFA-GM-11-002), indicating continuity of program priorities and a continued investment in coordinated modeling research that can inform responses to both routine emerging infections and high consequence biological threats. For full details, NIH directs applicants to the official announcement page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-14-007.html, and provides NIH OER Webmaster contacts for access or linking issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this NIH grant?
The opportunity is titled "Modeling of Infectious Disease Agent Study Research Projects (U01)" and the Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-GM-14-007.
What type of award is this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement using the U01 activity code. A cooperative agreement typically means there is substantial NIH involvement and collaboration during the project, rather than the project operating entirely independently.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to strengthen the nation s scientific and public health capacity to anticipate, detect, control, and prevent the spread of infectious diseases by supporting computational and mathematical modeling research that produces practical resources, new knowledge, and usable tools for U.S. research and public health communities.
What kinds of research does this FOA support?
The FOA supports computational and mathematical modeling research related to infectious disease dynamics and public health decision support. The emphasis is on modeling that improves readiness and response across the infectious disease lifecycle: preparedness before events, early identification and situational awareness during events, and strategies to limit transmission and impact.
Does this program focus only on naturally occurring outbreaks?
No. The program is designed to improve preparedness for outbreaks driven by naturally occurring pathogens as well as intentionally released agents, including threats relevant to biodefense.
Are specific pathogens required or listed for this opportunity?
In the information provided here, no specific pathogens are listed. The scope is described broadly as "emerging infectious diseases" and includes both naturally occurring and intentional release scenarios.
What is MIDAS, and how does it relate to this grant?
Funded projects are intended to become part of the Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study (MIDAS) network, an NIH-supported effort focused on infectious disease modeling for public health decision support. This FOA continues that coordinated network of multidisciplinary modeling and analytics efforts.
Will awardees operate as part of a network or as standalone projects?
Awardees are expected to operate as part of a coordinated network (MIDAS), rather than as isolated standalone projects. The U01 cooperative agreement mechanism reflects substantial NIH involvement and collaboration consistent with network participation.
Are there other MIDAS funding components besides this FOA?
Yes. This FOA sits alongside other MIDAS components that are announced separately, including a centralized Information Technology Resource and a Centers of Excellence component.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
It was posted on April 12, 2013.
What were the application due date and closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is July 18, 2013.
Is this opportunity still active?
Based on the information provided, the FOA has an archive date of August 18, 2013, indicating it is archived rather than currently open.
How much total funding is estimated under this FOA?
The total estimated funding amount is $3.5 million.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA listing provided is 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many domestic and international organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, for profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city or township, special districts, and independent school districts), as well as public housing authorities and tribal entities.
Are specific institution types (such as minority-serving institutions) included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly includes HBCUs, Hispanic serving institutions, AANAPISIs, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, faith based or community based organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and regional organizations.
Can foreign organizations apply?
Yes. Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) may apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components as defined by NIH policy are allowed.
What kinds of outcomes does NIH appear to be looking for from funded projects?
Based on the description provided, NIH is looking for modeling research that delivers practical resources, new knowledge, and usable tools that can support research and real-world public health decision-making, including preparedness, detection, control, and prevention of infectious disease spread.
Is this FOA new or a continuation of a previous program?
This FOA reissues a prior solicitation (RFA-GM-11-002), signaling continuity of program priorities and continued investment in coordinated infectious disease modeling research through MIDAS.
Where can applicants find the official announcement?
NIH directs applicants to the official announcement page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-14-007.html.
Who should be contacted for access or linking issues to the NIH posting?
The information provided indicates NIH offers NIH OER Webmaster contacts for access or linking issues.
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