OpportunityTitle: Conducting Operational Research to Measure or Mitigate Morbidity And Mortality of Populations Affected by Humanitarian Emergencies
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility for award is limited to foreign entities located in any country affected by humanitarian emergencies or protracted conflict, such as but not limited to Sudan or DRC. The foreign entity in the affected country may be U.S. based. The following types of organizations are eligible to apply:   &#149; Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education   &#149; Private Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education, with and without 501(c)(3) IRS Status)   &#149; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations,   &#149; Other-Special Eligibility Criteria: United Nations Agencies
Description: Humanitarian emergencies are known for their high rates of morbidity and mortality from infectious and non-communicable conditions and the increased risk of death among vulnerable populations, such as young children, pregnant women and the elderly. The purpose of the program is to determine: 1) the etiologies; 2) the best practice interventions for prevention; or, 3) the most effective methods to measure these high rates of morbidity and mortality occurring in humanitarian emergencies and protracted conflict settings.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Technical Information Management Section (TIMS)
GrantorContactText: CDC &lt;br/&gt;Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) &lt;br/&gt;Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) &lt;br/&gt;Phone 770-488-2700
CloseDateExplanation: Letter of Intent requested by April 9, 2012.  Please see full announcement document (click above) for further information.