Opportunity Fund

Call for Research Concepts 2024: Synopsis

The TMRC Network Opportunity Fund supported, trained, and mentored the next generation of neglected tropical disease (NTD) researchers. This program helped develop capacity for NTD research around the world. It was intended to leverage the expertise, established field sites, specimens and data collected by the TMRCs to expand up the currently funded TMRC project and/or conduct pilot studies which will provide preliminary data to develop future larger grant applications.

Awards were extended to the University of Texas Medical Branch, Universidad de Peruano Cayetano Heredia, Christian Medical College-Vellore, and The Hospital for Sick Children for 2023 Opportunity Fund awardees. The Opportunity Fund subawards were completed and closed out in 2025.

The timeline for the application process is:
Call for Research Applications ReleaseAugust 6, 2024
Webinar for Opportunity FundAugust 21, 2024 (8am EST)
Deadline for QuestionsAugust 30, 2024
Response to Questions AvailableSeptember 9, 2024
Research Application DueOctober 14, 2024
Research Application Presentation to the Scientific Advisory GroupNovember 11-12, 2024 (Annual Meeting)
Distribution of Award Letter (with Recommendations if applicable)November 18, 2024
Application Forms and Templates
Application Cover Sheet
Research and Related Other Project Information
Budget 1
NIH Biosketch
Other Support
Facilities and Resources
Foreign Clearance
Application Submission Checklist

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