The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support basic research to understand the fundamental mechanisms underlying human-to-human transmission of seasonal influenza virus. The NOFO will establish an Influenza Transmission Research Consortium comprised of a network of individual Influenza Transmission Research Centers. Centers should propose collaborative, multidisciplinary teams that will investigate the dynamics and drivers of influenza transmission and develop novel resources to further the field of respiratory virus transmission.

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

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