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2) The effects of genetic variations on an individual's immune and physiological responses.

3) The determination of biological markers and risk factors that could potentially help in assessing the relationship between certain diseases and licensed vaccines

4) The evaluation of statistical methodologies that are utilized in the process of analyzing vaccine safety.

5) The application of certain genomic and molecular technologies that would help enhance vaccine safety.

In order to support this program, the NIH and CDC are set to administer a maximum annual budget in the amount of $275,000.

The institutions and organizations that will be deemed eligible to participate in this program are the following:

a) Higher Education Institutions such as Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education and Private Institutions of Higher Education

b) Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions

c) Nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education

d) For-Profit Organizations such as Small Businesses

e) State Governments, County Governments, City or Township Governments, Special District Governments, Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized), and Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)

f) Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities, Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Faith-based or Community-based Organizations, and Regional Organizations.

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