Research on HIV/AIDS and Drug Use in the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS) (R03)

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Research on HIV/AIDS and Drug Use in the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS) (R03): Purpose. This program fosters the use of small research grants (R03s) to build on an existing resource, the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study or MACS. NIDA will support drug use and HIV/AIDS-related clinical epidemiology, socio-behavioral, neuro-AIDS, and medical consequences research utilizing pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; self-contained research projects; collaborative studies linked to larger research projects; studies of statistical methodologies and modeling; and studies of new assessments and research techniques. NIMH will support similar types of studies that focus on HIV, the central nervous system, pharmacotherapeutics, and biomarker development strategies among non-drug using MSM. Mechanism of Support. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the R03 small research grant program, which can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. NIDA intends to commit up to a total of $1.0 million in FY 2008 to support up to 6 meritorious R03 projects that are responsive to this FOA. NIMH intends to commit up to a total of $500,000 in FY2008 to support 2-3 meritorious R03 projects that are responsive to this FOA. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. Budget and Project Period. The total project period for an R03 application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed two years. Direct costs for R03s in response to this FOA are limited to $100,000 per year. Eligible Institutions/Organizations. Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education; Private Institution of Higher Education; Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Small Business; For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business); State Government; U.S. Territory or Possession; Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entity (Foreign Organization); Hispanic-serving Institution; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Regional Organization, Eligible agencies of the Federal government; Faith-based or community based organizations. Eligible Project Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs): Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research are invited to work with their institution to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support Renewals and Resubmissions. Neither renewals or resubmissions are accepted for this FOA. Number of Applications. Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct. Number of PDs/PIs. More than one PD/PI, or multiple PDs/PIs, may be designated on the application.
Federal Grant Title: Research on HIV/AIDS and Drug Use in the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS) (R03)
Federal Agency Name: National Institutes of Health
Grant Categories: Health Education
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-DA-08-008
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 93.24293.279
CFDA Descriptions: Mental Health Research Grants 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs
Current Application Deadline: No deadline provided
Original Application Deadline: Mar 14, 2008
Posted Date: Nov 16, 2007
Creation Date: Nov 16, 2007
Archive Date: Apr 14, 2008
Total Program Funding: $500,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:
Minimum Federal Grant Award:
Expected Number of Awards:
Cost Sharing or Matching: No
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having 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 Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Additional Information on Eligibility
Foreign institutions are eligible to apply. Eligible agencies of the Federal Government can apply. Faith-based or community-based organizations can apply.
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