Limited Competition: Data Analysis and Sharing Center (DASC) for the MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS) (U01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
ID: 358278Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358278

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-26-010.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Limited Competition: Data Analysis and Sharing Center (DASC) for the MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS), aimed at renewing a significant epidemiological study on HIV in the United States. This initiative seeks applications to fund a single DASC that will support the analysis and sharing of data from approximately 5,500 participants, focusing on the health determinants affecting people living with HIV (PLWH) and those without HIV (PLWOH) over a seven-year period from 2026 to 2033. The project emphasizes a populomics approach to investigate the multifaceted influences on health outcomes, integrating social, biological, and environmental factors, while adhering to strict data management protocols. The estimated total program funding is $2 million, with a close date for applications set for May 2, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the renewal of the MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS) aimed at addressing the health determinants impacting people living with HIV (PLWH) in the U.S. The study will focus on 5,700 participants over six years (2026-2032) using a populomics approach to investigate the intersection of social, biological, and environmental factors on health outcomes. The initiative seeks applications for a Data Analysis and Sharing Center (DASC) to facilitate data modernization, security, and dissemination and operates alongside companion opportunities for Clinical Research Sites (CRS) and a Leadership and Coordination Center (LACC). Funding, totaling approximately $3 million from various NIH institutes, aims to enhance heart and vascular research, monitor comorbidities, and provide insights on disparities in HIV-related health. Eligible applicants are limited to previous recipients under RFA-HL-19-007, and the project emphasizes the importance of integrating data analysis and sharing practices to optimize health outcomes for aging populations with HIV while adhering to strict data management and sharing protocols.
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