OpportunityTitle: Research to Prevent Prescription Drug Overdoses
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible Applicants    Eligible Organizations  Higher Education Institutions:  &#149; Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education   &#149; Private Institutions of Higher Education     The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for CDC support as Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education:   &#149; Hispanic-serving Institutions  &#149; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)  &#149; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)   &#149; Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions    Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education  &#149; Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)     For- Profit Organizations  &#149; Small Businesses  &#149; For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses)    Governments  &#149; State Governments   &#149; County Governments  &#149; City or Township Governments  &#149; Special District Governments  &#149; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)   &#149; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)  &#149; Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government  &#149; U.S. Territory or Possession  Other  &#149; Independent School Districts  &#149; Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities  &#149; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)  &#149; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations  &#149; Regional Organizations  &#149; 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 &quot;Other Attachment Forms&quot; when submitting via www.grants.gov.    Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Foreign (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not allowed.
Description: This funding opportunity announcement encourages research that will build the scientific base for the prevention of unintentional poisonings from drug overdoses in the adolescent and adult population (ages 15 to 64 years) in the United States. It solicits proposals from organizations to conduct exploratory/developmental research that evaluates novel approaches to drug overdose prevention and addresses the NCIPC&#146;s research agenda priorities related to unintentional poisoning. It is meant to engage professionals from a wide spectrum of disciplines including epidemiology, community medicine, pharmacology, biostatistics, public policy, public health law, justice, and behavioral and social sciences.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: PGOTIM@cdc.gov
GrantorContactText: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention &lt;br/&gt;Procurement and Grants Office &lt;br/&gt;TIMS &lt;br/&gt;Phone 770-488-2700
CloseDateExplanation: Letter of Intent Due Date:  April 2, 2012    Application Due Date:  May 2, 2012