National Institutes of Health

Description

This FOA issued by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health, solicits applications from institutions or consortia of institutions to participate in a cooperative study group focused on prevention of human autoimmune disease. For the purpose of this FOA, prevention of autoimmune disease is defined as halting the development of an autoimmune disease prior to clinical onset by means other than global immunosuppression. The study group has as its foundation a set of cooperative agreements coordinated by a Steering Committee, and also draws upon an Infrastructure and Opportunities Fund to support a range of innovative, collaborative, and pilot/feasibility projects.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

NIH OER Webmaster<br/>FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV<br/>
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV