Limited Competition: Research Training for Career Development of Junior Faculty in Medical Education Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Institutions (D43)
This FOA will support research training programs for junior faculty in the Medical Education Partnership Initiative (MEPI)-supported institutions, which are located in Africa, to increase their capacity to participate in and carry out locally relevant research that contributes to improved human health and to foster the next generation of faculty researchers in Africa.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 01/17/2015 (Archived.)
Program Number
RFA-TW-14-003
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: National Institutes of Health
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
10
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Eligibility is limited to MEPI-supported institutions and consortium partners in SSA in order to build upon MEPI's existing platform, accomplishments, and momentum. The sponsoring institution must assure support for the proposed program. Appropriate institutional commitment to the program includes the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned program. The applicant institution must have robust and high-quality research ongoing in the area(s) proposed under this FOA and must have the requisite faculty, staff, eligible junior faculty, and facilities on site or at partnering institutions to conduct the proposed institutional program. It is anticipated that program faculty will have active, funded research projects in which participating trainees may gain relevant experiences consistent with their research interests and goals.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
12/17/2014
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
Website Address
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-TW-14-003.html
E-mail Address
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
Financial Information
Obligations
$35,000,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $600,000.00