Emerging Infections Network – Research for Preventing, Detecting, and Managing Travel-associated Infectious Diseases
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for health research organizations investigating infectious diseases in international travelers. Eligible applicants are typically academic medical centers, research universities, public health agencies, and nonprofits with established capacity to conduct epidemiological surveillance and clinical research. Applicants may focus on clinic-based sentinel networks, detection at international transportation hubs, or both. The research must address outbreak detection, patient care guidelines, disease natural history, genomic surveillance, and U.S. global health security.
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Program description
The focus of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to produce insights into disease detection and prevention strategies, burden, severity, diagnostics, treatment, and outcomes of infectious diseases in international travelers. Timely surveillance and sentinel detection are essential for collecting actionable data. The research should:Address public health questions that improve the speed of outbreak detection.Help develop guidelines and recommendations to improve patient care.Enhance understanding of the natural history of disease.Optimize genomic surveillance as well as diagnostic and treatment strategies.Advance the global health security of the United States.This NOFO will have two components:Component A – Clinic-based sentinel network.Component B – Sentinel detection in international transportation hubs.You may apply for Component A, B, or both. If your application for both Component A and B is ranked top, Component B will be awarded.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (R&R) Form
- Project Narrative (Research Plan)
- Budget Narrative and Detailed Budget
- Biosketches of Key Personnel
- Facilities and Resources Documentation
- Letters of Support from Partner Organizations
- Data Management Plan
- Human Subjects Protection (IRB) Documentation if applicable
Program contact
- 👤 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
- 📧 RYork@cdc.gov
- 📞 404-498-2015
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.084 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$15,174,106
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$15,029,422
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$14,514,102
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$13,861,188
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$13,637,042
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$13,413,964
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$12,455,602
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$12,218,248
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$10,392,169
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$10,241,881
Top States by Funding
- PR 5 awards $44.0M
- CA 8 awards $38.8M
- MD 5 awards $35.3M
- NY 4 awards $31.1M
- MA 4 awards $30.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.084). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $87,140,496 | |
| 2025 | $62,240,551 | |
| 2026 est. | $31,579,853 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Academic medical centers, research universities, state and local health departments, and 501(c)(3) research organizations with infectious disease expertise typically qualify. You must demonstrate capacity to conduct surveillance and clinical research.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is November 5, 2026. This is a fixed date with no rolling acceptance.
What types of research activities are funded?
The grant supports sentinel surveillance networks in clinics and international transportation hubs. Research on disease detection, diagnosis, treatment, genomic surveillance, and outbreak prevention is eligible.
How competitive is this funding?
This is highly competitive federal research funding. A total of $30 million supports multiple large awards ($1.75M–$6M each), so expect strong competition from established research institutions.
What is the typical award size?
Awards range from $1.75 million to $6 million per year, depending on project scope and review scores.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Show proven expertise in infectious disease surveillance or epidemiology. Include past publications, surveillance experience, and team credentials in your application.
- Define your specific sentinel network or transportation hub focus clearly. Vague research aims will weaken your score.
- Address all research priorities listed in the NOFO: detection, prevention, diagnostics, treatment, and genomic surveillance.
- Build partnerships with clinical sites, international health agencies, or public health departments. Collaboration strengthens feasibility.
- Submit a detailed budget tied to specific research activities and surveillance infrastructure needs. Justify all major costs.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Many applications underestimate the operational and staffing costs of maintaining a sentinel network year-round. Weak partnerships with clinical sites or health agencies signal low feasibility and reduce score. Applicants often fail to connect their research directly to U.S. global health security and outbreak prevention priorities.
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