The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications from eligible organizations to participate in a cooperative research group, the Mucosal Immunology Studies Team (MIST), focusing on immune mechanisms and immune regulation at mucosal surfaces of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tracts. The main objective of this program is to break new ground in the understanding of basic mucosal immune mechanisms by introducing new ideas, approaches, and technologies that address difficult questions in mucosal immunology. This NOFO will utilize the U01 activity code.

Applications are not being solicited at this time. This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. Investigators with expertise and insights into this area of mucosal immunology are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO. In addition, collaborative investigations will be encouraged, and these investigators should also begin considering applying for this NOFO. 

Government

• County governments
• Public and Indian housing authorities
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• State governments

Nonprofit

• Other Native American tribal organizations
• Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Business

• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Education

• Private institutions of higher education
• Independent school districts
• Public and state institutions of higher education