Renewal applications will be solicited for investigators receiving one-year grants, and will be reviewed competitively based on progress delineated in the renewal application. Two-year grants are not renewable. In order to enhance existing research, an investigator may seek funds to support a nested study which is complementary to research currently funded by other institutions. Basic Research Grants will be awarded beginning January 1, 2002. Applications from individuals with more than six years of postdoctoral experience will not be accepted.
Awards are renewable for a third year.
Renewal applications do not go through the Letter of Intent process and are solicited automatically. However, renewals are competitive and are not routinely awarded. Only two applications will be accepted from any one sponsor. There is no limit as to the number of applications submitted from one department. Scholars must select an experienced sponsor with appropriate qualifications to oversee the proposed research.