Scientists and researchers are the beneficiaries. The foreign collaborator must hold a position at a public or nonprofit private institution in a developing country. For HIV related research, foreign collaborators may be located in most any country of the world. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Projects which rank in about the upper half of all scored applications receive a final, secondary review by the Fogarty International Center Advisory Board.
Staff informs the applicants of the results of the review.
If support is contemplated, staff initiates preparation of the awards. March 25, July 25, and November 25. January 2, May 1, and September 1. Non-competing years may be awarded based on satisfactory progress. The application is due about 2 months before the end of each budget period.