OpportunityTitle: Informed Decision-Making in Young Adolescents at Risk for HIV/AIDS (R01)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following:  Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; 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); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Description: Purpose. The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) invites interdisciplinary formative research projects attempting to explore the neurological basis of HIV/AIDS risk avoidance decision-making among young adolescents. Additional research is needed on HIV prevention interventions developed within social and gender constructs of adolescents that consider neurocognitive development and investigate neurocognitive variables. Prevention strategies that consider social, cultural and gender constructs in combination with neurological and cognitive maturity may offer increased intervention effectiveness for reducing HIV risk in younger adolescents. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the R01 award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. A total of $2.6 Million has been committed to this FOA for FY2011. It is anticipated that 4-6 projects will be funded.
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