Studies examining HIV transmission and pathogenesis in the context of the gastrointestinal mucosal tissues are also encouraged. Although the information provided by such studies may provide a foundation for hypotheses that may be tested in research, this PA is intended to encourage the next step in research, the testing of these hypotheses. However, identified costs for patient visits, sample storage and handling specific to the applicant's proposed research are appropriate. Proposed analyses of samples acquired from epidemiologic or clinical trials are also appropriate. Investigators are encouraged to use existing supported epidemiologic or clinical cohorts instead of requesting funds to support or establish additional cohorts.
Applicants are responsible for establishing collaborative arrangements.
Details of this meeting will be provided post-award. Thus, applicants should include in their budget request funds for the PI to attend one two-day meeting per year in the Washington, DC area. It is the policy of the NIH that women and members of minority groups and their sub-populations must be included in all NIH supported biomedical and behavioral research projects involving human subjects, unless a clear and compelling rationale and justification are provided that inclusion is inappropriate with respect to the health of the subjects of the purpose of the research. 23, No. 11, March 18, 1994. Program staff may also provide additional relevant information concerning the policy.