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93.154:  Special International Postdoctoral Research Program in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Objectives:  (1) To support collaborative research between the United States and foreign scientists who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS); and (2) to stimulate scientists from nations affected by AIDS to cooperate and to share research knowledge in combating this global problem.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

93.154 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  The applicant organization must be a U.S. nonprofit institution. The proposed program director must be a recognized authority in a specific area of AIDS research and able to attract basic and clinical scientists as preceptors who are experts in other areas of biomedical or behavioral research related to AIDS. These preceptors must have research funds from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other sources to support their AIDS research and that of potential appointees to the program.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Doctoral level biomedical and behavioral scientists.

Credentials/Documentation:  None. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

93.154 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Preapplication coordination is not required, but is encouraged. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Applications can be submitted only in response to a Request for Applications (RFA). Special instructions are available from the Fogarty International Center (FIC). Applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure:  All applications are evaluated by an appropriate initial review group and receive a secondary review by the FIC Advisory Board. The staff informs applicants of the results of the review. If support is contemplated, the staff initiates preparation of awards.

Deadlines:  Contact Headquarters Office for deadline dates.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 6 months.

Appeals:  A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his or her application by communicating with the staff of the Center. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not97-232.html.

Renewals:  Non-competing renewal applications may be made. Applicants must submit their request on form PHS 2590 about 4 months before the end of the last budget period.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  (1) Research objectives and program design; (2) relevance of fellowship to the institution's AIDS research program; (3) qualifications of the participating faculty; (4) depth of the faculty's experience in basic and clinical disciplines related to the AIDS research; (5) access to a significant population of AIDS patients; (6) ability of the faculty to attract and foster international collaborations; (7) level of support for AIDS research from the National Institutes of Health and other sources; (8) facilities and resources; and (9) potential for continued collaboration with scientists from foreign institutions who have been appointed under this program.

Examples of Funded Projects:  A Fogarty postdoctoral fellow from Zambia at the University of Miami contributed critical data to an International Registry of HIV-exposed Twins. The conclusion of this study was that HIV-1 infection is more common in first compared to second born twins. These data suggest that measures can be taken prior to birth to reduce the risk of HIV transmission from mother to child.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Each award (direct and Facilities and Administrative F and A costs) will be about $200,000.

93.154 RELATED PROGRAMS:

None.

93.154 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

In fiscal year 1999, the program made four supplemental awards. In fiscal year 2000, no awards are anticipated. The program will not be recompeted.

93.154 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $765,000; FY 00 est $0; and FY 01 est $0.

Budget Account Number:  75-0819-0-1-552.

Authorization:  Sections 301 and 405 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 241 and 284.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  42 CFR 52 and 45 CFR Parts 74 and 92; NIH Guide TW-92-003, May 29, 1992; NIH Grants Policy Statement grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/.

93.154 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Program Contact: Dr. Kenneth Bridbord, Director, Division of International Training and Research, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone: (301) 496-2516. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Silvia Mandes, Grants Management Officer, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Building 31, Room B2C39, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone: (301) 496-1653. Use the same numbers for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.154 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Awards are made for a period of 5 years. Funds are allocated annually based on progress in the preceding year. Assistance is awarded by an Electronic Transfer System.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Grants may support stipends, travel, training related expenses, program director's salary, faculty salary, and administrative support. Restrictions are imposed against the use of funds for entertainment, general purpose equipment, alterations and renovations, and other items not regularly required for the performance of research.

93.154 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  An annual progress report is required before disbursement of funds for the next budget period. A final progress report is required within 90 days of termination of the project.

Audits:  In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal government officials.

Records:  Expenditures and other financial records must be retained for 3 years from the day on which the grantee submits the last expenditure report for the report period.