Investigation of Monkeypox and Other Zoonotic Diseases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Assistance Listings
- 93.084 -- Prevention of Disease, Disability, and Death by Infectious Diseases
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to investigate the epidemiological, ecological, and anthropological aspects of monkeypox and assess clinical intervention strategies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including one study site in Tshuapa Province. This research may also extend to other zoonotic and vaccine-preventable diseases that are of importance in the DRC. Research activities should focus on improvement and evaluation of laboratory-based surveillance systems, investigations of viral reservoirs and the human-animal interface, epidemiologic investigations,...
genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis, risk mitigation, enhancing health communication strategies, and clinical evaluation of vaccines and therapeutic treatments. The research supported by this NOFO should provide the DRC Ministry of Health and other key stakeholders with evidence-based strategies to develop important interventions and public health strategies.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
The Kinshasa School of Public Health (KSPH) is the only eligible applicant.
Grantor contact information
Description
Amy Yang
vdz9@cdc.gov
vdz9@cdc.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Foa_Content_of_RFA-CK-22-001_FORMS_F.pdf | Foa_Content_of_RFA-CK-22-001 FORMS F.pdf | Jan 24, 2022 08:31 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: June 1, 2022
Award
$3,500,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$600,000
Award Minimum
$700,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RFA-CK-22-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
January 24, 2022
Archive date:
June 1, 2022
