The deadline for receipt of proposals in the COP office is 3 p.m. local time July 10, 2001. Proposals are being solicited for advanced research, modeling, design, development, and testing of microchemical oligonucleotide manufacturing, manipulation, and amplification technologies. Proposals are due no later than May 1, 2001. The new center would address priority hazardous substance research on mining waste and training, technology transfer, and technical assistance. Academic institutions or consortia thereof are eligible to apply for the grant.
Awards depend on the availability of funds.
It is expected the Center will be self-sufficient at the end of a five year period. Any federally-recognized tribal government or intertribal consortia eligible to receive Federal funds may submit an application for these opportunities. Funds can be used for new activities or to further an existing eligible project. Proposals for both programs must be submitted to the relevant regional office with the appropriate docket control number. The program will continue to emphasize microbiology related to infectious disease prevention and control, with a particular emphasis given to studies at the molecular level.