Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 15 160
Apply for PAR 15 160
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Planning Grant for Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program (D71)" 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 27, 2015 and posted on Mar 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $28,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Only institutions in low and middle income countries (LMIC), defined by the World Bank classification system (according to Gross National Income (GNI) per capita as low income, lower middle income, and upper middle income ) and NOT TW 12 011 Notice of Change in Country Eligibility for Fogarty International Training Grants are eligible to apply
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Opportunity Summary:
The Planning Grant for Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program (D71) (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-15-160) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity designed to help low- and middle-income country (LMIC) research institutions lay the groundwork for a future, full-scale global infectious disease research training program. It is a planning-focused award, meaning the main purpose is not to fund a mature training program right away, but to support the structured development of one through thoughtful program design, partnership building, and clear long-term planning with a U.S. collaborating institution. The core intent is to strengthen the applicant LMIC institution's capacity to conduct high-quality infectious disease research by creating a sustainable research training pipeline and the institutional systems needed to support it.
A central requirement is collaboration with a U.S. institution. Applicants are expected to propose a plan for developing a joint research training program that is genuinely collaborative, with defined roles and a shared vision for building research strength at the LMIC institution. The grant is aimed at planning activities that would position the partners to later compete for, and successfully run, a more comprehensive research training program. In practice, that means the application should spell out the planning process itself (who will do what, how partners will coordinate, what milestones will be reached) and also provide a detailed vision of the final training program that the planning work is meant to produce.
The scientific focus is infectious diseases relevant to LMIC settings, but with important exclusions and priorities. The FOA explicitly excludes HIV/AIDS and select agents. Within the eligible infectious disease scope, the planning grant emphasizes major endemic diseases and life-threatening emerging infections, as well as neglected tropical diseases. It also highlights infections that commonly occur as co-infections in people living with HIV (even though HIV/AIDS itself is excluded as a target disease area), and infections associated with non-communicable disease conditions in LMICs. In other words, the program is meant to reflect real-world disease burdens and interactions seen in LMIC health systems, especially where infectious and chronic disease risks overlap.
Eligibility is restricted to non-U.S. entities, specifically institutions located in countries classified by the World Bank as low income, lower-middle income, or upper-middle income based on Gross National Income per capita. The FOA also notes an additional restriction tied to a Fogarty notice about country eligibility (NOT- TW-12-011), meaning institutions should confirm that their country remains eligible under that referenced guidance. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to commit their own funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Administratively, the opportunity falls under the NIH health funding category and is associated with CFDA number 93.989 (International Research and Research Training). The funding instrument is a grant, and the award ceiling listed is $28,000, which reinforces that this is intended for planning and development work rather than extensive research or large-scale training implementation. The opportunity was posted March 27, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 29, 2016, and an archive date of August 29, 2016, indicating it is no longer open but remains relevant as a reference for similar NIH/Fogarty training mechanisms and expectations.
For further details, NIH provided an official announcement link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-160.html). For access or technical issues related to the announcement, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Planning Grant for Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program (D71)?
It is an NIH discretionary planning grant opportunity designed to help low- and middle-income country (LMIC) research institutions develop the foundation for a future, full-scale global infectious disease research training program. The emphasis is on structured planning, partnership development, and long-term program design rather than immediately running a mature training program.
What is the funding opportunity number and title for this grant?
The funding opportunity is titled "Planning Grant for Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program (D71)" and the Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-15-160.
Who is this planning grant intended to benefit?
The opportunity is intended to strengthen the capacity of an applicant LMIC institution to conduct high-quality infectious disease research by helping it create a sustainable research training pipeline and the institutional systems needed to support that pipeline.
Is this grant meant to fund a full training program right away?
No. This is a planning-focused award. Its purpose is to support the structured development of a future training program through thoughtful design, milestone-based planning, and partnership building, rather than funding a mature, full-scale training program immediately.
Is collaboration with a U.S. institution required?
Yes. A central requirement is collaboration with a U.S. institution. Applicants are expected to propose a genuinely collaborative plan to develop a joint research training program with defined roles and a shared vision for building research strength at the LMIC institution.
What should the application emphasize about the partnership and planning process?
The application is expected to spell out the planning process itself (who will do what, how partners will coordinate, and what milestones will be reached) and also provide a detailed vision of the final training program that the planning work is intended to produce.
What scientific areas does the opportunity focus on?
The scientific focus is infectious diseases relevant to LMIC settings. The FOA emphasizes major endemic diseases and life-threatening emerging infections, as well as neglected tropical diseases, reflecting real-world disease burdens in LMIC health systems.
Are any disease areas explicitly excluded?
Yes. The FOA explicitly excludes HIV/AIDS and select agents.
Can the proposed work include infections that occur alongside HIV, even though HIV/AIDS is excluded?
Yes. While HIV/AIDS itself is excluded as a target disease area, the FOA highlights infections that commonly occur as co-infections in people living with HIV.
Does the opportunity include infectious diseases linked to non-communicable diseases (NCDs)?
Yes. The FOA highlights infections associated with non-communicable disease conditions in LMICs, reflecting overlaps between infectious and chronic disease risks in LMIC settings.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to non-U.S. entities, specifically institutions located in countries classified by the World Bank as low income, lower-middle income, or upper-middle income based on Gross National Income per capita.
Are there additional country eligibility restrictions beyond World Bank income classification?
Yes. The FOA notes an additional restriction tied to a Fogarty notice about country eligibility (NOT-TW-12-011). Institutions are expected to confirm that their country remains eligible under that referenced guidance.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to commit their own funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling) listed for this planning grant?
The award ceiling listed is $28,000, indicating the funding level is intended for planning and development work rather than extensive research or large-scale training implementation.
What NIH category and CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the NIH health funding category and is associated with CFDA number 93.989 (International Research and Research Training).
When was this opportunity posted, and is it still open?
It was posted on March 27, 2015. The original and current closing date listed is July 29, 2016, and the archive date is August 29, 2016. Based on those dates, it is no longer open, but it may still be useful as a reference for similar NIH/Fogarty training mechanisms and expectations.
Where can I find the official funding announcement?
The official NIH announcement is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-160.html
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues related to the announcement?
For access or technical issues related to the announcement, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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