On behalf of the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), the following funding opportunities, notices and announcements may be of interest to those working in the field of global health research. Updates are typically distributed once a week. Special Announcements Make an impact in global health! Apply to be Fogarty International Center's next director of international training and research The John E. Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking exceptional candidates with an MD, PhD or equivalent doctoral in biomedical science and senior-level research and research administration experience in one or more scientific areas related to global health for the position of Director of the Division of International Training and Research. Open to U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens eligible for a valid work authorization. Details and how to apply NIH/PEPFAR Local Implementation Science Network Seeks Applications Apply to develop a local Implementation Science (IS) alliance that responds to the local priorities and contexts and engage with the larger cross-alliance network comprised of members of all the local alliances. Each local IS alliance will convene partners to develop activities related to implementation challenges in the context of HIV and an overall agenda that addresses consensus-driven implementation science priorities. More information on LISN Detailed call for applications due November 4, 2024 Register for to attend the Pre-application Webinar on October 15, 2024 Upcoming Deadlines for Fogarty Funding Opportunities
Global Brain Disorders Research Application deadline: November 15, 2024 Global Brain Disorders Research (AIDS) Application deadline: December 9, 2024 HIV-associated Noncommunicable Diseases Research at LMIC Institutions Application deadline: December 9, 2024 Funding opportunities on which Fogarty is a partner: Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-22-106) Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-22-109) Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. Administrative supplements for current Fogarty grant recipients: Administrative Supplement for Continuity of Biomedical and Behavioral Research Among First-Time Recipients of NIH Research Project Grant Awards Expiration date: October 1, 2025 Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Expiration date: May 8, 2026 Funding Opportunities NIH funding opportunities focusing on global health and foreign collaboration: Small Research Grant Program for the Next Generation of Researchers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) for Aging and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (ADRD) Research (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-AG-25-031) Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. Consortium for Neuroscience AD/ADRD in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-AG-25-032) Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. NIH funding opportunities for which foreign organizations and/or foreign components of U.S. organizations may apply: Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Biologic-based Drug Discovery and Development for Disorders of the Nervous System (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-24-293) Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. Mitochondrial-associated Mechanisms of Neuropathological and Immunodeficient Aging in the Context of HIV and SUD (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) (RFA-DA-26-009) Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. Mitochondrial-associated Mechanisms of Neuropathological and Immunodeficient Aging in the Context of HIV and SUD (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) (RFA-DA-26-010) Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. NIH funding opportunities for which foreign components may apply: Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging, Including Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) (D&E Centers) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional) (RFA-AG-25-007) Application due date: November 1, 2024 Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging and Alzheimerâs Disease and Alzheimerâs Disease-Related Dementias Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Optional) (RFA-AG-25-008) Application due date: November 1, 2024 Development of Alternative Human Models of Radiation-Induced Injuries (Extracorporeal Systems) (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-AI-24-067) Application due date: February 6, 2025 Discovery and Development of Natural Products for Cancer Interception and Prevention (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-CA-25-013) Application due date: June 13, 2025 NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PA-25-080) Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. Limited Competition: CCRP Initiative: Promoting a Basic Understanding of Chemical Threats to Skin (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PA-25-093) Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. Research Experiences and/or Mentoring Networks through Research Education to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in NIDCDâs Research (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-25-020) Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. Analytical Validation of a Candidate Biomarker for Neurological or Neuromuscular Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-25-050) Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. Clinical Validation of a Candidate Biomarker for Neurological or Neuromuscular Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-25-055) Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. Other Funding News General NIH notices: Final Scientific Integrity Policy of the National Institutes of Health (NOT-OD-24-178) Notice of Information: Upcoming Prize Competition Announcement for the 2025 DEBUT Challenge (NOT-EB-24-014) Request for Information (RFI): Harmonization of research metrics on alcohol use, misuse, pathology, and mortality internationally (NOT-AA-24-012) Response date: November 4, 2024 Notices of intent to publish funding opportunities: Funding Opportunity Announcement for Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (NOT-DA-24-046) Funding Opportunity Announcement for Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (NOT-DA-24-047) Non-NIH funding opportunities: The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) in partnership with the Frontiers Research Foundation invites all universities and national academies to participate in the 3rd edition of the Frontiers Planet Prize as a National Nominating Body. The Prize is an international science competition where three prizes of 1 million Swiss francs are offered to exceptional scientists whose work actively contributes to establishing pathways for solutions to keep humanity within the 9 planetary boundaries. Application deadline: November 1, 2024 The UK National Institute for Health and Care Research is now seeking applications for their Global Health Research (GHR) â Researcher-led programs. GHR funds research that aims to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable people in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Application deadline: November 6, 2024 The American Institute of Indian Studies is accepting applications for a variety of fellowships providing funding to pre- and post-doctoral scholars in pursuit of knowledge about India. Application deadline: November 15, 2024 The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is accepting applications for International Fellowships. Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Application deadline: November 15, 2024 Featured News and Information Fogarty News Global health mentorship today: Charles Wood, PhD Global Health Matters, July/August 2024 [VIDEO] Dr. Shivani Patel talks about her program for building capacity in Ethiopia and India Fogarty International Center, October 2024 NIH News NIH News Researchers fully map neural connections of the fruit fly brain NIH News, October 2, 2024 Global Health Resources New NIH Climate Change and Health Initiative Website The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Climate Change and Health Initiative (NIH CCHI) launched a new website to support the needs of the growing climate change and human health research community. The new website â curated with health, climate, and community engagement experts in mind â enables access to funding opportunities, the latest scientific findings, news, events, and training and capacity building resources. Visit the website NIAID ClinRegs Do you need helpâ¯identifying and understandingâ¯a countryâsâ¯clinical trial requirements?â¯The NIAID ClinRegs websiteâ¯has 23â¯country-specific profiles, which coverâ¯requirementsâ¯forâ¯regulatory and ethics approval,â¯clinical trial lifecycle, sponsorâ¯responsibilities,â¯informed consent, investigational products, and specimens.⯠NIAID ClinRegs Website Webinar: Utilizing NIAIDâs ClinRegs Website to Support International Clinical Research Regulatory Compliance Training Opportunities Apply for the NIH Environmental Justice Scholars Program! Environmental Justice (EJ) Scholars Program scholars work with staff members across NIH. U.S.âbased or international midâcareer to senior scientist candidates and environmental justice community leaders from academic, nonâprofit, or private sectors are eligible to apply. More information Application due date: October 11, 2024 NIH to host course on ethical and regulatory aspects of clinical research This course is offered to anyone interested or involved in the ethics of clinical research with human subjects. Participants represent multiple disciplines including research teams, IRB members, physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, administrative staff, students, and others. The course meets Wednesday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. ET (USA) from September 25 to November 6, 2024. More information Self-register Two-Part Virtual Event, NIH Grants Process Primer: Application to Award NIH is hosting a two-part event that will provide participants with the basics to help you in your role working with the NIH grants process from application preparation to award. In Part One NIH experts will introduce participants to the NIH as an organization, key components of finding the right funding opportunity, the NIH team, application, and more. In Part Two participants will have the opportunity to view demos and engage during this next-level look at tools and systems used during the application process. Virtual event dates: November 13-14, 2024 at 1:00-4:00 pm ET Register Manuscript, Abstract & Poster Submission Opportunities The NIDA International Program is now accepting proposals for plenary sessions for the 2025 NIDA International Forum. The Forum will be held in conjunction with the 2025 College on Problems of Drug Dependence Annual Scientific Meeting. All presenters must be available to attend and participate in the forum in person. Forum dates: June 13-14, 2025 in New Orleans, Lousiana (USA) Submissions due: October 25, 2024 The Pan African Medical Journal is welcoming papers for a special edition related to all aspects of mpox in Africa, including epidemiology, research, clinical practice, outbreak investigation and response, and other relevant mpox data and activities in Africa. Submissions due: November 30, 2024 Events Events for global health researchers: Perspectives in Global Health Research and Careers Date: October 8 Location: Providence, RI, USA and Virtual Speaker: Fogarty Deputy Director Peter Kilmarx Increasing Scale-Up Research in Cancer Control Date: October 8 Location: Virtual Hosted by the National Cancer Institute Pathways to Cancer Diagnosis in Southern Africa Date: October 10 Location: Virtual Part of the National Cancer Instituteâs Global Cancer Research and Control Seminar Series Lung Cancer Screening in G7 Cancer Countries: Challenges and Lessons Learned Date: October 10 Location: Virtual Sponsored by the G7 Cancer Working Group 4 Implementation Science and Health Equity: An NIDDK Workshop Date: October 10â11 Location: NIH Campus, Bethesda, MD, USA and Virtual Hosted by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases World Health Summit Date: October 13â15 Location: Berlin, Germany and Virtual Sponsored by WHO NIH/PEPFAR Local Implementation Science Network (LISN) Pre-application Webinar Date: October 15 Location: Virtual Hosted by the Center for Global Health Studies, Fogarty International Center IDWeek Date: October 16â19 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Joint annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), HIV Medical Association (HIVMA), and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) Webinar: NIH Grants Policy Updates: FY2025 Edition Date: October 17 Location: Virtual Hosted by the NIH Office of Extramural Research |