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B -- REPATRIATED PRISONERS OF WAR- REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS-HEALTH STATUS RESEARCH DUE 030100 POC Ms. Peggy Downey 703-824-2329; James Nickerson 703-824-2343 The Robert E. Mitchell Center at the Naval Operational Medicine Institute in Pensacola, Florida and the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA), as part of the multi-year Repatriated Prisoners of War (RPOW) Studies, plan to issue a Request for Applications (RFA) for research on prisoner of war related health issues on or about February 14, 2000. The RPOW Study is a mission-oriented initiative that seeks to support several of the functions of the Mitchell Center for Prisoners of War. The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) for the RPOW Study has indicated that research should have policy relevance in the following areas: (1) selecting personnel in occupations with a high risk of capture, (2) training personnel in occupations with a high risk of capture, (3) contributing to improving the repatriation process, (4) supporting the families of POWs during the period of captivity and supporting both the POWs and their families after repatriation, (5) diagnosing illnesses and disorders, (6) treating these illnesses and disorders, (7) compensating POWs for disabilities for long-term conditions arising from their captivity, and (8) understanding the nature and determinants of physical and mental health outcomes of POWs. Applications may be submitted by for-profits and non-profits, public, and private organizations, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, State and Local government agencies, and eligible agencies of the Federal government. Racial/ethnic minority individuals, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply as Principal Investigators. Applications for grants will only be accepted from domestic institutions. The anticipated award date is late June 2000. Because the nature and scope of research proposed in response to this RFA may vary, it is anticipated that the size of an award will also vary. The total funding available will be approximately $1 million for this solicitation. Prospective applicants are requested to submit by March 1, 2000 a letter of intent that includes a descriptive title of the proposed research, the name, address, and telephone number of the Principal Investigator, and the indentities of other key personnel and participating institutions. The letter of intent may be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to: Ms. Peggy Downey, The Center for Naval Analyses, 4401 Ford Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22302-1498; 703-824-2541 (fax); DowneyM@cna.org (e-mail address). If you have any questions you may contact Ms. Downey at 703-824-2329. The research grant application form will be available after February 14, 2000 from Ms. Downey. Applications must be received by April 17, 2000, unless a later date is announced in the RFA. Decisions on funding will be reached by late June 2000. (Numbered Note 13 in effect) Posted 01/14/00 (W-SN416192). (0014)

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