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2020 Cross Border Collaboration Awards

Purpose: CRDF Global is requesting applications on behalf of Fogarty International Center to support the development of new research partnerships to address childhood obesity prevention. These awards are intended to promote new collaborations between U.S. and Latin American investigators as well as among investigators across different Latin American countries. Three types of awards will be funded: travel, conference, and capacity building.
Receipt Date: Expires: February 20, 2020
Total Awards: Up to $10,000 USD per award
Eligibility: In order to be considered eligible to apply:

  • Applicants must be researchers affiliated with a US or Latin American institution and have a proven background in childhood obesity research.
  • Applications must be relevant to childhood obesity prevention and provide justification for how it will move the field forward.
  • The normal maximum that can be applied for is US$10,000 inclusive of direct and indirect costs. Leveraging other sources of support to broaden participation and impact is encouraged. Applicants should not automatically request the full normal maximum.
  • Applications for conference or training attendance as a stand-alone activity will not be considered.
  • Applicants may only apply for one award.
Link: https://www.crdfglobal.org/funding-opportunities/2020-FIC-CrossBorderAwards