Description
The Global Health Engagement Research Initiative (GHERI) is a programmatic-focused research strategy for funding Global Health Engagement (GHE) research. The GHERI is soliciting White Papers from interested parties for research related to operational efforts that will meet the needs of the Joint Force in either improving the understanding and/or execution of DoD GHE or utilizing DoD health research activities to engage a partner nation/partner nations in support of Theater Campaign Plan (TCP) objectives. The research priorities include topics such as infectious disease programs, medical engagement, civil affairs medical engagements, and biosurveillance. The White Paper submission package should include a cover page, project abstract, and research budget. The maximum period of performance for any award will be three years, and total budgeted costs should not exceed $950,000 per award.
• The GHERI is funded through Defense Health Program (DHP) RDT&E funds.
• The research priorities are focused on improving the ability of the Joint Force to conduct GHE.
• The White Paper submission package should be submitted through Grants.gov.
• The full application package is by invitation only.
• The award will be made pursuant to statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2113(g)(1)(A).