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NIH – Framework Programs for Global Health

Internal Competition Completed

Drs. Babette Neuberger (SPH) and Daniel Hryhorczuk (Great Lakes Center for Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety have been authorized to submit a proposal to this program.

Program Description:

The purpose of this program is to create new, interdisciplinary programs to foster Global Health research and teaching.  Awards for up to three years at $125,000/year direct costs.
1 submission per institution.

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-TW-08-001.html

Deadlines

Letter of Intent

By submitting this form, applicant attests that s/he has read and meets the sponsor's eligibility criteria for this program.  Special instructions: OVCR may reserve submission slots for previously submitted but unfunded proposals that received highly competitive ratings from the external sponsor.    These will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Vice Chancellor.  For consideration, scanned copies of your complete reviews (not just summary) must be included with LOI.

LOI Form: http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/ovcr/research/funding/forms/0600.doc

Limited Competition Instructions

1. One (1) page cover sheet with following information:
   1. Name & departmental affiliation of PI, Co-PIs, senior personnel
   2. Sponsor and sponsor program name 
   3. Title of White Paper proposal
   4. Lead PI Contact Information
   5. Unit Business Manager or Grant Coordinator contact information
2. Three (3)-page summary narrative addressing the intent of the program announcement, specifically:
   1. How your proposal addresses the intent of Program Announcement
   2. What PI & team expect to accomplish
   3. Expected overall significance

Note: Three-page limit is inclusive of tables, figures, or other graphical data.  You may add up to one additional fourth page to be used exclusively for references. 

3. Attach the following for PI, CoPIs, and key personnel:
   1. Two page CV
   2. 1 page current and pending support
   3. If this is a resubmission, attach any peer review comments received from either a prior internal (UIC) review or from external sponsors.
4. Optional (to be included in transmittal email): 
   1. Identify potential individuals to review proposal - reviewers should not have a personal stake in outcome of this competition.
   2. Identify reviewers to exclude - this information will remain confidential

Narrative must be 12-point font; minimum acceptable margin is ½” inch all around.

No budget is required

Questions

Questions should be addressed to Tony Halford at ahalford@uic.edu or 6-2590.