Immunity in Older Adults (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support studies that provide mechanistic insights into innate and adaptive immune changes that occur during the aging process. The main objective of the program is to define the contribution of age-related alterations in different components of the immune system and the functional consequences in relation to infections, vaccine responses, and chronic inflammatory conditions.

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.