International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research (U19 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This Funding opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits applications for the International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research (ICEMR) Program, a multidisciplinary network of centers that will conduct research in malaria-endemic sites to 1) improve our understanding of malaria pathogenesis, epidemiology, and transmission; and 2) evaluate, optimize, and inform development of interventions to understand, control, eliminate, and eventually eradicate malaria. This program is intended to support research that is conducted primarily in countries in which malaria is endemic, and must provide for significant involvement of local/regional researchers in study design, development, and execution.

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.