[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9238-9240]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-4614]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Program Announcement 98021]
Fellowship Program in Violence Prevention for Minority Medical
Students; Notice of Availability of Funds for Fiscal Year 1998
A. Purpose
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the
availability of fiscal year (FY) 1998 funds for a cooperative agreement
program for a Fellowship Program in Violence Prevention for Minority
Medical Students. This program addresses the ``Healthy People 2000''
priority area of Violent and Abusive Behavior. The purpose of this
program is to provide minority medical students with training in
violence prevention and epidemiological research over an eight-week
period at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Specifically,
this award is intended to:
1. Develop and strengthen minority physicians' leadership in
violence prevention;
2. Provide education and research opportunities in violence
prevention for minority medical students;
3. Provide a model for future violence prevention training programs
at the undergraduate medical school level and;
4. Provide eight-week fellowships for four fellows to participate
in epidemiological research on violence and in violence prevention
projects.
B. Eligible Applicants
Applications may be submitted by public and private nonprofit
organizations and by governments and their agencies; that is,
universities, colleges, research institutions, hospitals, other public
and private nonprofit organizations, State and local governments or
their bona fide agents, and federally recognized Indian tribal
governments, Indian tribes, or Indian tribal organizations.
Note: Pub. L. 104-65, which became effective January 1, 1996,
states that an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which engages in lobbying activities
shall not be eligible to receive Federal funds constituting an
award, grant (cooperative agreement), contract, loan, or any other
form.
C. Availability of Funds
Approximately $35,000 is available in FY 1998 to fund one award. It
is expected that the awards will begin on or about the third week of
June, 1998, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a
project period of up to three years. Funding estimates may change.
Each fellow will receive a stipend of $5,000 during each budget
period.
Continuation awards within the project period will be made on the
basis of satisfactory progress as evidenced by required reports and the
availability of funds.
Note: Indirect Cost: Indirect costs under this cooperative
agreement will be reimbursed at 8 percent of total allowable direct
cost exclusive of tuition and related fees and equipment, or at the
actual indirect cost rate, whichever results in a lesser dollar
amount.
D. Application Requirements
Applicants must:
1. Demonstrate a 5-year history of developing and managing
fellowship assistance and/or specialized training for minority medical
students;
2. Demonstrate that faculty/staff committed to this project have
experience supervising medical fellows and medical fellowship programs
and;
3. Demonstrate experience in providing and managing fellowship
programs which places no fewer than 10 fellows in a one year period,
and which has placed no fewer than 50 fellows over the life of the
program.
An affirmative response to each requirement is necessary for the
full objective review of applications under this announcement. The
applicant must provide this documentation on a separate page to be
included as the first page of the application, entitled: ``Application
Requirements Declaration.''
E. Program Requirements
Cooperative Activities: In conducting activities to achieve the
purpose of this program, the recipient will be responsible for the
activities under 1. (Recipient Activities), and CDC will be responsible
for the activities listed under 2. (CDC Activities).
1. Recipient Activities: Select and provide four fellows for each
budget period, (the performance period for the first budget period will
begin the third week of June 1998), to participate in an 8-12 week
program. Fellows should be: (a) Third or fourth year minority medical
students; (b) able to organize and analyze data; (c) interested in
pursuing a career in public health research, practice, or teaching.
Fellows will:
a. Review existing literature and data on violence prevention
efforts and organize the information into text and table report;
b. Evaluate violence prevention strategies;
c. Analyze data and prepare written manuscripts for publication;
d. Observe technical assistance to local violence prevention
projects; and
e. Make clear, concise presentations of projects completed during
the fellowship period.
2. CDC Activities:
a. Coordinate and facilitate fellows orientation on current CDC
violence prevention research activities;
b. Provide fellows office space and access to computers;
c. Provide related background and reading materials;
d. Coordinate site visits to CDC funded projects; and
e. Coordinate and assign specific topic areas and project
activities.
F. Application Content
Each application should be limited to 25 pages, excluding
attachments (i.e., letters of support, resumes, etc.). All material
must be typewritten, single-spaced, with type no smaller than 10 cpi on
8.5'' x 11'' paper, with at least 1'' margins, headings, and footers,
unbound and printed on one side only. Do not include any spiral or
bound materials.The first page of the application should contain the
response to the requirements as indicated in the Application
Requirements Section of this announcement.
The application must include:
1. Application Requirements Declaration. See Application
Requirements Section.
2. Abstract:A one page abstract and summary of the proposed program
outlining the goals and objectives, the evaluation design, and desired
outcome.
3. Background and Need:Background and need for the program in terms
of the magnitude of the violence related injury problem and minority
medical students training in violence prevention efforts. Include a
description of current
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activities and previous experience in coordinating fellowship programs,
and evaluation capability.
4. Goals:Specific goals which indicate where the applicant
anticipates its Fellowship Program will be at the end of the 3 year
project period.
5. Objectives:Specific, time-phased, measurable, and achievable
objectives which are feasible to be accomplished during the budget
period. Objectives should relate directly to the program goals, and
should include, but not be limited to, identifying and describing the
violence-related injury problem demonstrating the effectiveness of
medical students experience/training in violence prevention efforts and
epidemiological research.
6. Methods:A detailed description of specific activities that are
proposed to achieve each of the program objectives during the budget
period. A time-frame should be included which indicates when each
activity will occur and when preparations for activities will occur.
For each activity, describe who will do what to implement the
activities. If other organizations will participate, describe the role
of the unit or organization, who will coordinate and supervise the
activities, and how this will occur. Document concurrences with this
plan by other involved organizations.
7. Evaluation:A detailed description of the methods and design to
evaluate program effectiveness, including what will be evaluated, data
to be used, who will perform the evaluation and the time-frame.
Document staff availability, expertise, and capacity to evaluate
program activities and effectiveness. Evaluation should include
progress in meeting the objectives during the budget and project
periods, and the impact of program activities on Fellows. Provide
detailed description of how evaluation results will be used for
programmatic decisions and how results will be reported.
8. Project Management and Staffing:A description of the roles and
responsibilities of the project director and each other staff member.
Allocation of staff to the activities (described in the Methods
section) should be provided. Descriptions should include education and
experience required, and the percentage of time each will devote to the
program. Curriculum vitae (CV) for existing staff should be included.
If the identity of any individual who will fill a position as a Fellow
is known, his/her name and CV should be attached.
9. Budget and Accompanying Justification:A detailed first year
budget (with future year projections) with accompanying narrative
justifying all individual budget items which make up the total amount
of funds requested. The budget should be consistent with stated
objectives and planned activities.
G. Submission and Deadline
Submit the original and two copies of PHS 5161 (OMB Number 0937-
0189). Forms are in the application kit.
On or before April 27, 1998, submit to: Joanne A. Wojcik, Grants
Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants
Office, Announcement 98021, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Room 300, 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE, Mailstop E-13, Atlanta,
Georgia 30305-2209.
If your application does not arrive in time for submission to the
independent review group, it will not be considered in the current
competition unless you can provide proof that you mailed it on or
before the deadline (i.e., receipt from U.S. Postal Service or a
commercial carrier; private metered postmarks are not acceptable).
H. Evaluation Criteria
Each application will be evaluated individually against the
following criteria by an independent review group appointed by CDC.
1. Background and Need (20 percent):The extent to which the
applicant presents data justifying need for the program in terms of
magnitude of the related injury problem and the need for minority
medical students' training in violence prevention. The extent to which
a description of current and previous related experiences: (a) Is
inclusive in terms of fellowship activities and success, evaluation
capability and coordination activities, and (b) demonstrates capacity
to conduct the program.
2. Goals and Objectives (15 percent): The extent to which the
applicant has included goals which are relevant to the purpose of the
proposal and feasible to be accomplished during the project period, and
the extent to which these are specific, and measurable. The extent to
which the applicant has included objectives which are feasible to be
accomplished during the budget period, and which address all activities
necessary to accomplish the purpose of the proposal. The extent to
which the objectives are specific, time-phased, and measurable.
3. Methods (35 percent): The extent to which the applicant provides
a detailed description of proposed activities which are likely to
achieve each objective and overall program goals and which includes
designation of responsibility for each action undertaken. The extent to
which the applicant provides a reasonable and complete schedule for
implementing all activities. The extent to which roles of each Fellow
and CDC are described, and coordination and supervision of Fellow in
proposed activities is apparent. The extent to which documentation of
program organizational location is clear. The extent to which position
descriptions, CV's and lines of command are appropriate to
accomplishment of program goals and objectives. The extent to which
concurrence with the applicant's plans by all other involved parties is
specific and documented.
4. Evaluation (30 percent): The extent to which the proposed
evaluation system is detailed and will document program process,
effectiveness, impact, and outcome. The extent to which the applicant
demonstrates potential data sources for evaluation purposes, and
documents staff availability, expertise, and capacity to perform the
evaluation. The extent to which a feasible plan for reporting
evaluation results and using evaluation information for programmatic
decisions is included.
5. Budget and Justification (not scored): The extent to which the
applicant provides a detailed budget and narrative justification
consistent with stated objectives and planned program activities.
I. Other Requirements
The below listing of requirements are also included in this
announcement. See Addendum 1 for a complete description of each
requirement.
1. AR98-10: Smoke-Free Workplace Requirement.
2. AR98-11: Healthy People 2000 Requirement.
3. AR98-12: Lobbying Restrictions.
4. AR98-13: Prohibition on Use of CDC Funds for Certain Gun Control
Activities.
5. AR98-16: Security Requirement.
J. Background
For further background information regarding this announcement see
Addendum 2.
K. Technical Reporting Requirements
Provide CDC with an original plus two copies of:
1. progress reports annually;
2. financial status report, no more than 90 days after the end of
the budget period; and
3. final financial report and performance report, no more than 90
days after the end of the project period.
Send all reports to: Joanne A. Wojcik, Grants Management
Specialist, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and
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Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Room 300,
255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Mailstop E-13, Atlanta, GA 30305-2209.
L. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
This program announcement is authorized under sections 391(a) and
393(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b(a), and 280b-
1a), as amended. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is
93.136.
M. Where To Obtain Additional Information
To receive a complete application kit, please call 1-888-GRANTS4.
You will be asked to leave your name and address. A complete kit will
be mailed to you.
Please refer to Program Announcement 98021 when you request
information.
For a complete program description, information on application
procedures, an application package, and business management technical
assistance, contact: Joanne A. Wojcik, Grants Management Specialist,
Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement
98021, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Room 300, 255 East
Paces Ferry Road, NE., Mailstop E-13, Atlanta, GA 30305-2209, telephone
(404) 842-6535, E-mail address jcw6@cdc.gov.
See also the CDC home page on the Internet: http://www.cdc.gov.
For program technical assistance, contact: Wendy Watkins, National
Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, NE., Mailstop K-60, Atlanta, GA
30341-3724, telephone (404) 488-4646, E-mail address dmw7@cdc.gov.
Dated: February 18, 1998.
Joseph R. Carter,
Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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