Limited Submission Opportunity: CDC Modeling Infectious Diseases
CDC Modeling Infectious Diseases in Healthcare Research Projects to Improve Prevention Research and Healthcare Delivery (MInD Healthcare)
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=320417
OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support innovative research to develop and apply computational tools and mathematical methods for:
1) modeling the spread of pathogens that cause healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and related antimicrobial resistant (AR) infections;
2) predicting outbreaks of HAI pathogens and trends in the burden of antimicrobial resistant and susceptible HAIs; and
3) investigating the effectiveness of intervention strategies. The models should be developed with the intent that they will be tools for researchers, policymakers, or public health workers who want to better understand and respond to HAIs in the United States.
This NOFO will also create a network of leaders in the fields of HAI and AR modeling that will be a resource for informing the development of relevant evidence-based policy. MInD-Healthcare will provide a network of leading modelers to respond to evolving public health needs and emergencies in healthcare settings.
FUNDING INFORMATION:
The estimated total funding (direct and indirect) for the first year (12-month budget period) is $2,200,000 to $2,600,000 with individual awards estimated to range from $550,000 to $650,000. The estimated total funding (direct and indirect) for the entire project period for all awards is $11,000,000 to $13,000,000. The project period is anticipated to run from 08/01/2020 to 07/31/2025.
ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
Applications may include multiple PDs/PIs, and if so, must include a Leadership Plan that describes the roles, responsibilities, and the working relationship of the identified PD/PIs. Only one PD/PI may be the primary CDC contact for the award, and this must be clearly indicated in the application.
INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS:
Interested investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by DATE:11/25/19
- Questions outlined in InfoReady Review application;
- A brief statement (up to 2 pages) by the candidate describing his or her scientific achievements and proposed project;
- A brief budget outline for the proposed research
- Up-to-date CV or biosketch.
A faculty committee drawn from both campuses will review internal proposals and select nominees.
DEADLINES:
Internal Materials Due: Monday, November 25, 2019
Sponsor Deadline:
LOI: Thursday, December 12, 2019
Application: Tuesday, February 18, 2020