In fiscal year 1999, eight continuations and 17 new awards were made. Dr. Barbara Sina, Division of International Training and Research, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Building 31, Room B2C39, Bethesda, MD 20892-2220. Ms. Silvia Mandes, Grants Management Officer, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Building 31, Room B2C39, Bethesda, MD 20892-2220. Awards are made for a period of 4 years. Funds are allocated annually based on availability of funds and progress in the preceding year.
Assistance is awarded by an electronic transfer system.
Grants may support stipends, travel, health insurance, foreign living expenses, tuition and fees, and other educational expenses at the foreign institutions. Requests may be made for health insurance, foreign tuition and fees. Travel expenses from the home institution to and from the foreign training site may be requested. Also, domestic administrative expenses of up to 10 percent of the total direct cost may be requested. Annual progress report is required before disbursement of funds for the next budget period.