Analysis of data in the COVID-19 Neuro Databank-Biobank (R03 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is toinvite applications that aggregate and analyze existing data in the COVID-19 Neuro Databank-Biobank (NeuroCOVIDProject).TheNeuroCOVIDProject was establishedin 2020 to serve as a robust national resource to understand theneurological complicationsassociated with COVID-19 and the effects of COVID-19 on pre-existing neurological conditions. The NeuroCOVID Project has collected and curated a wide range of data from the United States and international sites. This NOFO encourages hypothesis-driven applications to further scientific knowledge of neurological complications ofCOVID-19 by using this de-identified database. Thedata may be combined with data from other U.S. and International databases for analyses.However,collection of new primary data from those affected by COVID-19 or comparison cohorts isNOT covered by this NOFO.

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.