National Institutes of Health

Description

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) intends to promote a new initiative by publishing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to solicit applications for research on the dapivirine vaginal ring for HIV prevention, including research to: advance understanding of multilevel facilitators and barriers to use of the dapivirine vaginal ring; develop interventions to support uptake and correct and persistent use of the vaginal ring; and test implementation strategies for optimal delivery of the vaginal ring.This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects.�The FOA is expected to be published in Winter 2022with an expected application due date in Summer 2022.This FOA will utilize the R21� activity code, and companion FOAs will utilize the R01 (see NOT-MH-22-020) and the R34 (see NOT-MH-22-022) activity codes. Details of the planned FOA are provided below.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County 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)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

teri.senn@nih.gov