NIAID Funding News, February 5, 2020

February 5, 2020 NIAID Funding News

Read this full edition online at http://www.niaid.nih.gov/grants-contracts/funding-news-notices

Feature Articles 

Five Questions To Answer When Considering Vertebrate Animals Research

All procedures involving live vertebrate animals must be designed and performed with due consideration of their relevance to human or animal health, the advancement of knowledge, or the good of society.

Opportunities and Resources

Offerors: One Omnibus Broad Agency Announcement, Five Research Areas

The contract solicitation lists five distinct research areas, including developing radiation and nuclear medical countermeasures and developing vaccine candidates for biodefense and emerging infectious diseases.

Reduce HIV Incidence in High-Risk U.S. Populations Using D-LITE

Apply to use electronic methods to recruit and retain large samples of high-risk populations to conduct digital interventions that promote HIV risk reduction and remotely test each intervention’s impact.

Contract Opportunity for Influenza Data Processing and Outreach

NIAID anticipates awarding one cost-reimbursement type contract to a small business possessing strong experience with scientific data processing and outreach.

In The News

NIH Peer Review Integrity: Your Role, Case Studies

Raise your awareness of what constitutes inappropriate behavior in the NIH peer review process, making it easier to spot and report violations in a timely manner.

Change to Continuous Submission Policy for Recent Substantial Review Service

Over the next two years, NIH will phase out continuous submission as an incentive for reviewers with recent substantial review service, a status that is earned by serving six times in an 18-month period.

Advice Corner

For Grant Applicants: A Focus on Facilities and Equipment

In your application, you'll describe the resources you need and those that are available to you, giving an accurate account of the expenses required to carry out your research.

Reader Questions

• “For investigators with R01 funding, are there limits on the salaries of postdoctoral assistants and technicians?”
• “Does NIAID include not discussed applications in the percentile calculation?”

New Funding Opportunities

• PAR-20-108, International Research in Infectious Diseases (R01, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
• PAR-20-106, Centers for AIDS Research (P30, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
• PAR-20-107, Developmental Centers for AIDS Research (P30, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
• RFA-AI-19-073, Childhood Asthma in Urban Settings—Clinical Research Centers (U01, Clinical Trial Optional)
• RFA-AI-19-074, Childhood Asthma in Urban Settings Clinical Research Network—Leadership Center (UM1, Clinical Trial Required)

Find other announcements at NIAID Opportunities & Announcements.

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