Opportunity Fund: 2024 Call for Applications

Call for Research Concepts 2024: Synopsis

The TMRC Network Opportunity Fund supports, trains, and mentors the next generation of neglected tropical disease (NTD) researchers. This program will help develop capacity for NTD research around the world.

The Opportunity Fund is meant 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. The scope of research will be limited to the NTD that is being study at the collaborating TMRC for this submission.  For more information or questions about the Opportunity Fund email tmrc-info@rti.org .

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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