Behavioral and Social Research on Disasters and Health (R03)

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to stimulate research in the behavioral and social sciences on the consequences of natural and man-made disasters for the health of children, the elderly, and vulnerable groups, with an ultimate goal of preventing or mitigating harmful consequences.

Examples


of disasters include severe weather-related events, earthquakes, large-scale attacks on civilian populations, technological catastrophes or perceived catastrophes, and influenza pandemics.

Three NIH Institutes are sponsoring this program announcement.

The National Institute on Aging is interested in research on the elderly in disasters, especially elderly residents of institutions and frail elderly in the community.

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development is interested in research on children and other vulnerable populations in disasters.

The National Institute for Nursing Research is interested in research that will develop interventions to improve outcomes for persons affected by natural and man-made disasters.
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Agency: Department of Health and Human Services

Office: National Institutes of Health

Estimated Funding: Not Available





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-453.html

Additional Information of Eligibility:
Foreign institutions are eligible to apply.

Eligible agencies of the Federal Government can apply.

Faith-based or community-based organizations can apply.

Any individual with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research is invited to work with his/her institution to develop an application for support.

Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support.

Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct.



Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-453.html

Contact:
NIH OER WebmasterFBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV

Agency Email Description:
If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the NIH OER Webmaster

Agency Email:
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV

Date Posted:
2006-06-09

Application Due Date:
2009-02-19

Archive Date:
2009-10-02



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