Funding-Limited Submission - Developing Research Capacity in Africa for Studies on HIV-Associated Malignancies; October 29, 2009

The National Cancer Institute and Fogarty International Center are soliciting grant applications for research training programs aimed at strengthening research capacity in HIV-associated malignancies (particularly viral-associated cancers) at institutions in sub-Saharan Africa. The proposed programs must involve international collaboration (a documented partnership) between an academic institution in the United States (U.S.) and a sub-Saharan African institution or institution consortium (institutions must be located in the same country). Partnering African institutions must be based in one of the sub-Saharan countries listed by the World Bank (http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/DATASTATISTICS/0,,contentMDK:20421402~pagePK:64133150~piPK:64133175~theSitePK:239419,00.html#Sub_Saharan_Africa).

Specific details are listed in the complete announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-09-016.html.

Only one application per U.S. institution is allowed. An application should focus on only one African country, but may include a consortium of universities within that country. To comply with the institutional limit, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process. Individuals interested in submitting a proposal should send the following information electronically to the Office of the Vice President for Research at vpr@email.uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Thursday, October 29, 2009:

1. Names and departments of the PI and key personnel
2. Name of the Senior Collaborator from Africa and the African institution (s) to be involved in the partnership
3. Project narrative (4 pages maximum) – briefly describe the training options to be provided by the PI’s team along with the responsibilities of the African institution(s)
4. Provide a list of research grants that demonstrate a history of research collaborations in HIV/AIDS or oncology between the PI’s team and the African institutions and a description of past collaborative training activities between the two groups

A committee will be appointed to review the information and make recommendations as to the University’s submission in time for the November 17, 2009 letter of intent and the December 17, 2009 deadline.

Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663.)