Microbicides Research, Development, and Introduction

Funding Opportunity Number: APS-OAA-12-000007 Opportunity Category: OtherFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)CFDA Number: 98.001Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: USAIDClosing Date: TBDAward Ceiling: $2,250,000Expected Number of Awards: Creation Date: May 13, 2016Funding Opportunity Description: Clinical trials of vaginal microbicide have been tested recently in South Africa to determine efficacy of reduction of HIV infection. Microbicide research, development, and introduction activities which could potentially be supported through this APS mechanism are expected to contribute substantially to the Principles of the Global Health Initiative (GHI), particularly in promoting research and innovation; implementing a woman- and girl-centered approach; strengthening and leveraging inputs from multilateral organizations, global health partnerships, and the private sector; and encouraging country ownership and leadership. Potential activities could also contribute significantly to strengthening the health system building blocks related to commodities and procurement, service delivery, and leadership and governance. It is expected that gender analyses and other gender considerations will continue to inform the desig...
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