Immunity in the Elderly
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the National Institute of Aging (NIA) invite applications to define the mechanisms for induction, development, and maintenance of protective immunity in the elderly in response to infections with or vaccinations against NIAID Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
The goal of this FOA is to develop a better understanding of the immune mechanisms involved during the aging process that contribute to impaired immune responses resulting in severe infections and dampened responses to vaccines in this population. This FOA requires human studies, to gain insights into immune changes in elderly individuals. Thus, at least one aim of the project must focus fully on human studies; appropriately justified animal work may be included in additional aims to conduct mechanistic studies that are not possible in humans.
Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number
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RFA-AI-12-038
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Open Date (Earliest Submission Date)
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January 18, 2013
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Letter of Intent Due Date
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January 18, 2013
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Application Due Date(s)
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February 20, 2013
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Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards
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The following NIH components intend to commit the following amounts in FY2014:
NIAID, $4 million, 8-10 awards NIA, $2 million, 4-5 awards |
Award Budget
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Direct costs for each application are expected to be $300,000 or less per year, plus appropriate F&A costs. Budgets should be commensurate with the proposed studies and adequately justified.
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Award Project Period
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Scope of the proposed project should determine the project period. The maximum period is 5 years.
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The original announcement and further details are available at:
