This NOFO will build and strengthen poliovirus outbreak response efforts and poliovirus surveillance capacity at global, regional, and national program levels and build capacity for a future public health workforce. Current outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus require innovative approaches offered by statistical and mathematical modeling to assess strategies to interrupt transmission efficiently and cost-effectively. Furthermore, identification and implementation of sustainable, long-term, sensitive poliovirus surveillance systems and approaches is critical upon global eradication of wild poliovirus to quickly detect emergence of vaccine-derived polioviruses and poliovirus containment breaches. Modeling would inform the optimal mix of surveillance systems and activities to ensure a polio-free world. Fundamental to this is engaging students to promote and cultivate a diverse workforce that can meet the increasing need of modeling to inform public health strategies and goals. This NOFO may also support modeling for other vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) as needed.
Deadlines:
- Letter of Intent: March 28, 2022
- Application: May 6, 2022