Funding-Limited Submission: CDC- Development and Testing of a Clinic-Based Intervention to Increase Dual Protection against Unintended Pregnancy and STDs among High Risk Female Teens (RFA-IP-12-001); February 13, 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this funding opportunity is to develop and evaluate a clinic-based intervention addressing access to, motivation for, and adherence to dual protection strategies that concurrently protect against unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among high risk 15-19 year old females.

Link to solicitation: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=dtFLPv2TFMbJCnW3xcynBtRQMGv16Rws3cybqhW7g7qcm2MWsy0q!347337819?oppId=139274&mode=VIEW    (Click on “full announcement” at top of page)

Limit on Number of Applications

Only one application per institution (normally identified by having a unique DUNS number) is allowed.

Internal Competition: Because CDC limits an institution to one submission, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process. Researchers interested in applying are to submit the following material 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 Monday, February 13, 2012:

• Names and departments or affiliations of the principal Investigator, and other key personnel or partners;
• Brief description of project plan including objectives and activities (2 pages max.).

A committee will be convened to review the material and make recommendations as to the University’s submission. 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.)

Agency Deadlines:

Letter of Intent: Feb 23, 2012

Full proposal: March 26, 2012