US Platform to Measure Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness against Laboratory-confirmed Influenza-associated
The goal of this funding announcement is to establish a sustainable network of US institutions that can obtain hospitalization data and provide accurate estimates of annual influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) to preventinfluenza-associated hospitalizations in US adult populations.
Participating institutions will coordinate enrollment of adult hospitalized patients with acute respiratory illness (ARI), confirm influenza infection using sensitive laboratory-based molecular assays, and estimate VE using a test-negative study design.
Participating institutions will coordinate enrollment of adult hospitalized patients with acute respiratory illness (ARI), confirm influenza infection using sensitive laboratory-based molecular assays, and estimate VE using a test-negative study design.
Related Programs
Prevention of Disease, Disability, and Death through Immunization and Control of Respiratory and Rel
Department of Health and Human ServicesImmunization Research, Demonstration, Public Information and Education_Training and Clinical Skills
Department of Health and Human Services
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Estimated Funding: $11,600,000
Office: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Estimated Funding: $11,600,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligibility Category: State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for CDC support as Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education: Hispanic-serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education: Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) Governments: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government U. S. Territory or Possession Other: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Faith-based or Community-based Organizations Regional Organizations Bona Fide Agents: a Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application.
If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, a legal, binding agreement from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required.
Attach with "Other Attachment Forms" when submitting via www.grants.gov.
Foreign Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Foreign components of U. S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Procurement and Grants Office (PGO)Phone: 770-488-2700
Agency Email Description:
pgotim@cdc.gov
Agency Email:
pgotim@cdc.gov
Date Posted:
2015-01-13
Application Due Date:
2015-03-03
Archive Date:
2015-04-02
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