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PAR-07-332: Dental School Joint DDS or DMD/Masters Degree NRSA Research Training Program (T32) Part I Overview Information Department of Health and Human Services
Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), (http://www.nidcr.nih.gov) Title: Dental School Joint DDS or DMD/Masters Degree NRSA Research Training Program (T32)
of e-Government, the NIH will gradually transition each research grant
(PA) Number: PAR-07-332
Dates Release Date:
Letters of Intent Receipt Date(s): August 25, 2007, 2008, 2009 Application Submission Date(s): September 25, 2007, 2008, 2009 Peer Review
Date(s): February 2008, 2009,
Council Review Date(s) : May 2008, 2009, 2010
Earliest Anticipated Start Date(s): June 1, 2008, 2009, 2010
Expiration Date: September 26, 2009
opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits applications from dental schools that propose to develop a joint DDS or DMD/Masters degree training program. The
Masters degree must be in clinical/behavorial research, or in public
health. The goal of this
initiative is to make research training an integral component of the
dental school environment and encourage more dental students to pursue academic research careers by providing an opportunity to gain research experience. This FOA
will use the NIH Ruth L.
Kirschstein National Research Service (T32) award mechanism.
amount to be awarded. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will
depend upon the number, quality, duration and costs of the applications
anticipated number of awards. Because the nature and scope of the proposed training plan will vary from application to
depend upon the number, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. Budget and
funding opportunity may not exceed five years. Direct costs requested may not exceed $250,000 in any
Eligible Organizations: Public or private U.S. dental
schools. Dental schools that have other NIDCR T32 grants are eligible to apply.
knowledge, and resources necessary to direct the proposed research
Masters Degree NRSA Research Training Program may not be transferred from one
institution to another. See Section IV.1 for application materials. Telecommunications
1. Eligible Applicants A. Eligible Institutions B. Eligible Individuals 2. Cost Sharing 3. Other - Special Eligibility Criteria Section
IV. Application and Submission and Instructions
1. Address to Request Application Information 2. Content and Form of Application Submission 3. Submission Dates and Times A. Receipt, Review and Anticipated Start Dates 1. Letter of Intent B. Sending an Application to the NIH C. Application Processing 4. Intergovernmental Review 5. Funding Restrictions 6. Other Submission Requirements Section
Description 1. Research Training Objectives Purpose of this FOA The purpose of this Dental School Masters Degree NRSA
Research Training Program FOA
is to solicit grant
applications from dental schools that propose to develop a joint DDS or
DMD/Masters degree training
program. The Masters degree must be in clinical/behavioral research
or in public health (MPH). The
goal of this initiative is to make research training an integral component of the dental school environment
and encourage more dental
students to pursue academic research careers by providing an opportunity to gain research
experience. This FOA will use the NIH Ruth L.
The National Research Service Award (NRSA) program
has been used by the NIH as the primary means of supporting graduate and
postdoctoral research training since enactment of the NRSA Legislation in 1974.
This program uses a combination of institutional training grants and individual
fellowships to ensure a continuing supply of well-trained scientists prepared
to conduct cutting-edge health-related research. More information about NRSA
programs is available at http://grants.nih.gov/training/nrsa.htm.
Information on the career outcomes of predoctoral NRSA recipients is available
at http://grants.nih.gov/training/career_progress/index.htm.
The institutional research training grants described in this announcement
provide support to training programs at U.S. dental schools. Institutional
NRSA training grants are designed to allow the director of the program to
select the trainees and to develop a curriculum of
training. The grant offsets the cost of stipends and tuition support for the appointed trainees. Background and Description Over the years, a myriad of workshops, expert panels, and
symposia have been conducted, and leaders in education and research have
discussed the need for enhancing the dental education process to incorporate more opportunities for biomedical research, both to produce more dentist-scientists and to produce
clinical dentists who understand the scientific foundations of clinical
practice. Several
recent reports have considered the rationale for and ways to strengthen the interaction between research and dental
education. These reports include "Dental Education at the Crossroads
- Challenges and Change" (Institute of Medicine, 1995), "Oral Health
in America: A Report of the Surgeon General" (Department of Health and Human Services, 2000) and the "Future of
Dentistry" (American Dental Association, 2001). Each of these
documents reinforced the fundamental importance of research to oral health, the
dental profession and dental education. Major recommendations of these reports were related to the creation and
expansion of oral health knowledge, the importance of research and scholarship, and the interaction between research and education. According to the American Dental Education Association,
there were 250 vacant full-time dental school faculty
positions in the 2004-5 academic year. Of these, 51 (20 percent) were classified as full-time research positions. At
the same time, there is a shortage of new dentists who are entering careers in
academic research. The National Advisory Dental and
Craniofacial Research Council (NADCRC) identified the twin challenges of
stimulating academic dental biomedical and behavioral research and changing the culture of dental school education to value research in
admissions and training. Members of the Council recommended the development of
programs to promote research training and
enhance the academic curricula for a subset of interested and motivated dental students (further described in Herzberg MC, Griffith LG, Doyle MJ. Driving the future of dental research. J Dent Res.
2006 Jun;85(6):486-7 (http://jdr.iadrjournals.org/cgi/content/full/85/6/486). This FOA is in response to that recommendation. The Dental School
Masters Degree NRSA Research Training Program grants will be awarded to dental
schools that engage a subset of students in each entering class in a five-year
dual degree DDS/DMD Masters program, and that program will provide students with research experience either in a single full-time 12-month
training period, or in multiple periods
of full-time, short-term training distributed over the 5-year program
period. Short-term research training positions should last at least 8,
but no more than 12, weeks. Such appointments
may be alternated with periods of clinical training within the dental
curriculum, and must involve full-time research training, normally defined as 40 hours per week,
or as specified by the sponsoring institution in accordance with its own policies. The Masters degree program must be
accredited, and must be integrated into the school and/or academic health
center as a whole - the program must be designed to prepare trainees to engage
in biomedical or behavioral research. The
Masters degree must be a recognized terminal degree in the scientific field,
such as an MS in clinical or behavioral research or a Masters of Public Health
(MPH). MS degrees in basic sciences or those awarded for clinical
specialty training are not fundable components of
research training program may complement other ongoing research training and
education programs occurring at the applicant institution, but the proposed
educational experiences must be distinct from other institutional
programs currently receiving federal support. Section II. Award Information 1. Mechanism of Support This funding opportunity will use the NIH
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service (T32) award
directing, and executing the proposed project. This FOA uses just-in-time concepts.
It also uses the non-modular budget format.
Through this FOA, NIDCR will provide funding support only
for the time trainees spend in pursuit of the Masters
degree. Tuition and stipend will not be paid for training leading to the
clinical DDS or DMD degree. Support for an individual trainee is limited
to twelve months. 2. Funds Available The NIDCR anticipates
awarding up to $1.5
million total costs to fund three to five T32 Dental School Masters Degree NRSA Research Training
Program awards annually through this announcement.
Initial support is
limited to five years. Funds requested for
this program are limited to $250,000 per year in
direct costs. The length of the project period should be consistent with the objectives of the
program. NIH grants policies as
opportunity announcement. All awards are subject to the
availability of funds. The estimated amount of funds available for support of projects awarded
as a result of this announcement is $1.5 million
total costs for fiscal year 2008. Future year amounts will depend on annual
appropriations. Although the financial plans of the NIDCR provide support for this program, awards pursuant to this funding
sufficient number of meritorious applications. Grantees are expected to be
familiar with and comply with applicable costs policies and the NRSA Guidelines
(http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/NIHGPS_Part10.htm).
Allowable Costs: Applicants may request
awards up to $250,000 in direct costs per year. Funds under this program are allowable only for the Masters degree portion of the education. NIDCR will not provide funds for tuition, stipend and other costs associated with dental clinical education leading
to the DDS or DMD degree. All costs for short-term
training appointments are pro-rated based on annual allowances.
Predoctoral stipends
appointment period. The stipend is not provided as a condition of employment with either the Federal Government or
the grantee institution nor is it to be considered a payment for services
time of award. Stipend levels are adjusted periodically
and current stipend levels are available on the NIH website at: http://grants.nih.gov/training/nrsa.htm. Stipends may be adjusted only at the time of
appointment or reappointment and may not be changed
in the middle of an appointment period. For appointments of less than a
full year, the stipend will be based on a monthly or daily pro-ration of the
negotiated by the institution with the trainee. (see http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-07-057.html for
NIDCR will offset the combined cost of tuition and
fees at the current rates as published at http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-06-093.html. The maximum amount payable for tuition support is at the predoctoral level. Costs associated with tuition and
fees are allowable only if they are required for specific courses in support of
the research training experience supported by the training grant.
C. Training Related Expenses (TRE)
costs of $4,200 a year per predoctoral trainee may be requested to defray the
costs of health insurance and other research training related expenses, such as
staff salaries, consultant costs, equipment, research supplies, and travel expenses for the training faculty. The TRE amount is
based on a full-time 12-month appointment period and must be pro-rated for 8-12
week programs. NRSA Training related expenses may be adjusted
periodically in future fiscal years. Applicants may request
compensation for up to 10% of a program director's direct salary and fringe
benefits. This compensation is based on the total effort spent
performing activities specifically related to implementing and conducting the
proposed training program. No other institutional
faculty or professional employees can be reimbursed through this award. Under
trainee with disabilities, it is possible to request training-related expenses
above the standard rate. D. Trainee Travel
travel to scientific meetings that the institution determines to be necessary
for the individual's research training is an allowable trainee expense at $800 per trainee. E. Facilities and
A facilities and administrative
allowance based on 8% of modified total direct costs (exclusive of tuition and fees and expenditures for equipment)
The grantee institution is
tuition remission for services such as teaching or
serving as a laboratory assistant, provided the conditions described below are
or the services provided for compensation interfere with, detract from, or prolong the trainee's approved NRSA training program.
organization can determine what amount of stipend supplementation, if any, will be provided according to its own formally
of the source of funds. Federal funds may not be used for stipend supplementation unless specifically authorized
under the terms of the program from which funds are derived. An
by those programs. Under no circumstances may PHS funds be used for supplementation. Compensation: Funds characterized as compensation may
be paid to trainees only when there is an employer-employee relationship, the
payments are for services rendered, and the situation otherwise meets all of
the conditions and policies in the NIH Grants Policy
Statement. Additionally, compensation must be in accordance with
non-federally supported activities and must be supported by acceptable accounting records that reflect the employer-employee
performed outside of the responsibilities of the full-time NRSA-supported training such as teaching or serving as a
research assistant. A trainee may receive compensation for services as a
including a DHHS research grant. However, compensated services should occur on a limited, part-time basis
apart from the normal full-time research training activities. In addition,
compensation may not be paid from a research grant that supports the same
research that is part of the trainee’s planned training
Training Program Directors must approve all instances of employment
on research grants to verify that the circumstances will not detract from or
Statement at: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/NIHGPS_Part11.htm
supplementation or compensation. Section III. Eligibility
Information 1. Eligible Applicants 1.A. Eligible Institutions You may submit an application if your organization
meets the following criteria: Public or non-profit
private U.S. dental schools.
are not eligible to apply for a T32 NRSA Institutional Training Grant. Applicant institutions must have
an active and well-funded research program in the proposed areas of training,
either within the dental school or within the broader health science campus. Further, they must provide
cross-disciplinary training opportunities through local collaborations with other
professional or graduate schools at their institution or at other institutions in
the local area. Because one goal of this program to make research training an integral component of the
dental school environment, this
FOA does not allow collaborative research training programs among different
dental schools. Dental schools with active NIDCR T32 grants or with NIDCR
T32 applications pending are eligible to apply. However, an eligible institution (e.g., university) may submit only a
single application per application cycle in response to this FOA. Multiple
applications from different divisions, faculties, centers, schools, etc. at the same university will be returned without further
consideration by the NIH. Dental schools may submit both a Ruth L. Kirschstein National
Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Dental Research Training Program
(PAR-05-101) and a Dental School Masters Degree NRSA
Research Training Program during the same application cycle. If doing so,
these should be submitted as separate applications.
Eligible Training Program Directors Any individual with the skills, knowledge, and
resources necessary to organize and implement the research training program is invited to work with his/her institution as the director of the research training
program in order to develop
disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support. The research training program
director at the institution will be responsible for the selection and
appointment of trainees to the NRSA research training grant and for the overall direction, management, and administration of
the program, including the submission of all required forms in a
timely manner. The PD will be expected to monitor and
assess the program, submitting annual reports as required. (See Section VI.3., “Reporting.”)
should be an established investigator capable of providing both administrative
2. Cost Sharing Cost sharing is not
required. The most current Grants Policy Statement can be found at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/nihgps_Part2.htm#matching_or_cost_sharing. 3. Other-Special Eligibility Criteria Eligible Trainees
predoctoral dental students. Trainees appointed to the Dental School Masters Degree NRSA Research Training Program must have the opportunity to carry out supervised clinical/behavioral and/or public health research with the primary objective of developing or
enhancing their research skills and knowledge in preparation for a career in oral, dental or craniofacial research. Trainees must be able
to commit full-time effort, normally defined as 40 hours per week or as
the program and its related research activities, consonant with NRSA guidelines. Within the full-time training period, research trainees
integral part of the research training experience. Therefore, the Masters degree program
must be designed as either a separate year devoted to research added into the
dental school curriculum, or in multiple blocks of two-to-three months devoted
full-time to short-term research training, distributed throughout the five years of dental school.
To be eligible for appointment to
School Masters Degree NRSA Research Training Program, trainees must be enrolled in a
formal, combined program that leads to the award of a D.D.S./D.M.D. and a
Masters degree. The Masters degree must be a
recognized terminal degree in the scientific field, such as an MS in clinical/behavioral research or a Masters of Public Health. Students
enrolled in programs to earn MS degrees in basic sciences or for clinical specialty training are not eligible.
The Dental School Masters Degree NRSA Research Training
Program may not be used to
support studies leading to the D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree. Similarly, trainees may not accept NRSA support for clinical training that is
part of residency training leading to clinical
certification in a medical or dental specialty
At the time of appointment to the
training program, individuals selected for research training supported by NRSA
institutional training grants must be citizens or
verification of legal admission as a permanent
possessions of the United States (e.g., American Samoa and Swains Island).
Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible for Kirschstein-NRSA support. In addition, trainees must be able to commit
full-time effort in the program at the time of appointment. Predoctoral Trainees Predoctoral
their NRSA appointment, must be training at the
post-baccalaureate level, and be enrolled in a program leading to a combined
D.D.S./D.M.D. and a Masters degree. Trainees appointed to the training
program must have the opportunity to carry out supervised research with the
primary objective of encouraging more dental students to
pursue academic research careers. The Master’s degree research
training can be conducted in a continuous 12 month period or can be spread out
over the five years of the combined degree program.
Dental students selected for short-term appointments must obtain
multiple periods of full-time research training during the five years of dental school,
and these training appointments must lead to a Masters degree in clinical or
behavioral research or an MPH. Short-term
research training positions are defined as at least eight, but no more than 12, weeks. Such appointments may alternate with periods of clinical training within the
dental curriculum, and must involve full-time research training, normally defined as 40 hours per
policies. Unless otherwise stated, the
requirements that apply to institutional research training grants also apply to
short-term research training. No trainee will receive
more than a total of 12 months of support under
this Program. The duration of the research training component of the dual
degree program should be clearly stated in the application: either all one-year
continuous appointments, all multiple short-term appointments, or a combination of both. Additional
information may be required to clarify appointment periods prior to issuance of
an award. Section IV. Application
Submission Instructions 1. Address to Request Application Information The PHS 398 application
instructions are available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html in an interactive format. For further assistance contact GrantsInfo, Telephone
(301) 435-0714, Email: GrantsInfo@nih.gov. Telecommunications for the
hearing impaired: TTY 301-451-5936. 2. Content and Form of Application Submission Applications must be prepared using the PHS 398 research
grant application instructions and forms. Applicants must use the T32
guidelines and the specific instructions for Institutional NRSA Applications, PHS
398, Section IV. http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.pdf. Applications must have a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B)
be obtained by calling (866) 705-5711 or through the web site at http://www.dnb.com/. The D&B number should
be entered on line 11 of the face page of the PHS 398 form. See Section VI.2 Administrative
and National Policy Requirements for additional information. The title and number of this funding opportunity must
must be checked. 3.
Date(s): August 25, 2007,
2008, 2009 Application Submission Date(s): September 25, 2007, 2008, 2009
Peer Review Date(s): February 2008, 2009, 2010
Council Review Date(s): May 2008, 2009, 2010
Earliest Anticipated Start Date(s): June 1, 2008, 2009,
asked to submit a letter of intent that includes the following information: Descriptive title of proposed
research training program Name, address, and telephone number of the Training
Program Director Names of
title of this funding opportunity Although a letter of intent
estimate the potential review workload and plan the review. The letter of intent is to
be sent by the date listed at the beginning of this document. The letter of intent should
be sent to: Lynn Mertens King,
prepared using the application forms and instructions found in the PHS 398 instructions
for preparing an Institutional NRSA application. Submit a signed,
signed photocopies in one package to: Center for Scientific Review National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040, MSC 7710 Bethesda, MD 20892-7710 (U.S. Postal Service Express or regular mail) Bethesda, MD 20817 (for express/courier service; non-USPS service) Personal deliveries of
two additional copies of the application and five copies of the appendix
material must be sent to: Lynn
on or before the application receipt/submission dates described above (Section IV.3.A.) and at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm.
costs may not be charged to the grant before the
trainee appointment is actually made. However, the policies governing the
follows: A grantee may, at its own risk
new or competing continuation award if such costs: are necessary to conduct the project, and would be allowable under the grant, if
the cost. NIH prior approval is required for any
budget period of a new or competing continuation
award. The incurrence of pre-award costs in anticipation of
a competing or non-competing award imposes no obligation on NIH either to make the award or to increase the amount of
grantee to be fully aware that pre-award costs result
Policy Statement http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/NIHGPS_Part6.htm.
Award (NRSA) policies apply to this program. Awards are contingent upon availability of funds. Furthermore, the duration of
budgetary considerations. Funds for continuation support beyond the initial year are determined by the success as
described in the annual progress report, the timely submission of required
Concurrent awards: An NRSA trainee appointment may not be held concurrently with another federally sponsored
Taxability of Stipends: Internal Revenue
Code Section 117 applies to the tax treatment of all
report as gross income all stipends and any monies
paid on their behalf for course tuition and fees required for attendance. Degree candidates may exclude from gross income (for tax purposes) any amount
used for tuition and related expenses such as fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction at a
student exception to the FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes for students employed by a school, college, or university
where the student is pursuing a course of study. Our understanding is
that these final regulations do not apply to or impact Kirschstein-NRSA
programs or awards. An NRSA stipend is provided by
grantee institution for purposes of the award. We
must note that NIH takes no position on the status of a particular taxpayer,
nor does it have the authority to dispense tax advice. The interpretation
and implementation of the tax laws are the domain of the IRS. Individuals should consult their local IRS office about the
Service Payback: There is no service payback
requirement for NRSA predoctoral trainees.
Research Training Program: Although support will be provided only for the Masters
degree component, the application must describe how the dual-degree program is
structured over the five-year dental school curriculum. Applications should outline the
timeline and schedule for the dual-degree program. Applications should describe the integrated
training program for dual-degree students, including (A) didactic and
experiential research components; (B) coordination among clinical, behavioral
and other biomedical departments and
the graduate school in the design and conduct of research programs; (C); the unique and
innovative aspects of the program; and, (D) the plans to provide support for trainees in the event
that continued funding from the NIDCR is not
available. The application should describe the process by which the trainee's guided research
activities will be selected, and should describe the plan for evaluating trainee experience and needs, and the plan to monitor trainee progress to accomplish desired program goals. The program should develop trainee skills in
understanding research methodology, such as formulating a research problem, constructing
hypotheses, developing a study design, critically analyzing data, and
evaluating the results. Trainees should be prepared to use their research experience to guide their future career paths. To facilitate this, programs should describe plans to provide all NRSA trainees with professional career development skills. This should include instruction and training in
grant writing in order for trainees to apply successfully for further career development opportunities and independent research support. The number of trainees proposed in
the application must be justified by available mentorship and by the recruitment and training track record of the
applicant institution. Required Tables: The PHS 398 Instructions for Institutional NRSA Applications lists the inclusion of
several tables. Only Tables 1-5 are required for applications for this FOA. Sample NRSA tables with links to PHS 398 instructions and
blank table formats are available on the NIGMS website http://www.nigms.nih.gov/Training/Application/NRSATablesIntro.htm. Although applicants are not required to use these
table formats, it is highly recommended.
Program Director: The Program Director must possess the scientific
coordinate, supervise, and direct the proposed
research training program. The Program Director will be responsible for
the selection and appointment of trainees to the program, and for the overall direction, management,
administration, and evaluation of the program. Program Directors must provide potential trainees information
manner. Past Training Record: This should describe the past research training record of
the Program Director, and participating faculty
mentors. The information should describe the success of former trainees
of the participating mentors in seeking further career development and in
establishing productive scientific careers. Evidence can include further career advancement of
former trainees such as the completion of additional masters or doctoral degree
programs, or other postdoctoral training appointments and similar accomplishments; a record of successful competition for fellowship, career development or research grants; receipt of special honors or academic awards; a record of publications; filing of patents; subsequent positions (e.g., postdoctoral, academic,
industrial, clinical); and any other accepted measures of success consistent with
the nature and duration of the training period.
training full time, defined as 40 hours per week, or as specified by the
sponsoring institution in accordance with its own policies. Trainees may be appointed:
1) in a continuous 12-month appointment, or 2) in multiple, shorter term appointments totaling 12
trainee may receive more than a total of twelve months of support
through the Dental School Masters Degree NRSA Research Training Program. Institutional Commitment: Applicant institutions should show commitment to the
program to be an integral part of its research and research-training endeavors. Evidence of Institutional commitment in support of the proposal includes letters from
high-ranking institutional officials (e.g., Provost, President and/or
Vice-President) that 1) describe how the proposed program will be an integral
component of the institution's broader vision with
respect to research, and 2) provide a commitment of 100 percent protected time for the
trainees, equivalent to 40 hours per week. Training Environment: The institution must demonstrate that it has a
sufficiently funded research base, the infrastructure
to support research, and the facilities and resources to support research
relevant to dental, oral and craniofacial diseases and conditions. The
applicant institution must have a strong and high-quality research program in
the area(s) proposed for research training and must
have the requisite staff and facilities to carry out the proposed training
program. Applications must
provide evidence that the applicant institution is able to provide programs
tailored to meet the unique research and clinical
development needs of each trainee, and ensure that the individuals complete the
clinical and research programs with requisite competencies in both.
Committee: The application must describe the composition and
role of an internal advisory committee in development
of the program, assignment of mentors and projects, development of recruitment
strategies, monitoring trainee progress and evaluation of progress. Training Program Evaluation and Tracking: The application must describe a detailed evaluation and tracking component
that will review and determine the effectiveness of all aspects of the
period following their completion of the program to determine success or failure
of the program. The follow up tracking should include information on publications, grant applications and awards, and career trajectories of trainees who were supported by the program. The
application should provide a prospective evaluation plan for process and outcome measures. Outcome measures may
include relevant positions obtained, current activities related to research,
publication record, and the success rate of applying for and obtaining Federal
and non-Federal research grant support. The evaluation
and tracking report should be included annually as part of the Progress Report,
in future competing continuation applications, and as part of the Final
Trainee Candidates Applicants must describe plans for recruiting trainees from both
outside and inside their sponsoring institutions; qualifications for prospective trainees and criteria for
selection. Demonstrated
ability to recruit appropriate trainees will be a key factor in determining the number of
training slots awarded.
Retention Plan to Enhance Diversity: The NIH recognizes a unique and compelling need to promote
the recruitment of the most talented researchers from
improve the ability to recruit subjects from diverse backgrounds into clinical research protocols; and to improve the Nation’s
diversify their student and faculty populations and thus to increase the participation of individuals currently
individuals with disabilities, and individuals from socially, culturally, economically, or educationally disadvantaged
candidates who will increase diversity on a national or institutional basis. The NIH is particularly interested in
Foundation to be underrepresented in health-related
sciences on a national basis (see http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/showpub.cfm?TopID=2&SubID=27). In addition, it is
recognized that under-representation can vary from
should be encouraged to participate in this program. B. Individuals with
disabilities, who are defined as those with a
below established low-income thresholds. These
have qualified for Federal disadvantaged assistance or they have received any of the following student loans: Health
Services under the Scholarship for Individuals with
applicable to high school and perhaps undergraduate candidates, but would be more difficult to justify for individuals
beyond that level of achievement.
underrepresented groups during the previous funding
relative to the training grant, Students
actually enrolled in the academic program relevant to the training grant, Students
who were appointed to the research training grant. For those trainees who were enrolled in the academic
training and whether those trainees finished their training in good standing. Peer reviewers will separately evaluate the recruitment and retention plan to enhance diversity after the
underrepresented groups. The review panel’s evaluation
addresses the deficiencies is received. Staff
advisory committee or council as needed, will determine whether amended plans
and reports submitted after the initial review are acceptable. This FOA requires all applicants to
submit a recruitment and retention plan to enhance diversity. If an
application is received without a plan, the application will be considered
incomplete and will not be reviewed. Training in the Responsible Conduct of
Research: Every NRSA
trainee supported by an institutional research training grant must receive
Number 43, November 27, 1992, see http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not92-236.html. Applications must include a description of a program to
provide formal or informal instruction in scientific
integrity and ethical principles in research. Applications without plans
incomplete and will not be reviewed. Although
the NIH does not establish specific curricula or formal
use of human and animal subjects. Within the context
graduate students or postdoctorates appointed to the program.
must address the subject matter of the instruction,
attendance, and the frequency of instruction. The
reports on the type of instruction provided, topics
covered, and other relevant information, such as attendance by trainees and
faculty participation, must be included in future competing continuation and
non-competing applications. The NIH encourages institutions to provide instruction in the responsible conduct of research
their source of support. Plan for Sharing
Resources Not applicable Section V. Application Review
Information 1. Criteria (Update: Enhanced review criteria have been issued for the evaluation of research applications received for potential FY2010 funding and thereafter - see NOT-OD-09-025). The role of peer review is
to assess the extent to which the applicant is likely to develop and run a
successful training program. Only the review criteria described below will be
considered in the review process. 2. Review and Selection Process Applications that are
peer review group convened by NIDCR in accordance with the review criteria
highest scientific merit, generally the top half of the applications under
Research Council (NADCRC). The responsibility for award
decisions resides solely with authorized program staff of the NIDCR.
The following criteria will be used in making award decisions: overall
merit of the application as determined by peer review relevance
of the application to the research training mission and priorities of the
NIDCR program
of funds. The goals of NIH-supported research training and career development programs are to help
In the written comments, reviewers will be asked to discuss the following
research training plan will have a substantial impact on the pursuit of these
goals. The scientific review group will address and
consider each of these criteria in assessing the
application's overall merit, weighting them as appropriate for each application. Overall Program
Aims Approach Innovation Program Director Institutional
Environment Candidate Pool
and Recruitment Plans Past research
training record Mentors Advisory
Committee Evaluation/Tracking Additional Review
Criteria Overall Program Aims: Does the application address the need for a DDS/DMD/Masters degree training program in the
dental school? If the aims of the application
are achieved, how will they impact upon the shortage of well-trained oral, dental and craniofacial health investigators? What will be the effect of the
proposed training program on studies, concepts, or
methods that drive oral, dental and
craniofacial health research? Approach: Is the conceptual framework and design of the training
program well developed, integrated, and appropriate to the goal of training dental,
oral and craniofacial research scientists? Does the
applicant acknowledge past barriers and potential problem areas and consider
alternative strategies? Is the
organization and timeline of the five-year dual-degree program described
clearly, and will the structure lead to quality
training in both the clinical and research degrees? Is the phasing and
timeline of multiple short-term research appointments reasonable and
appropriate (if applicable)?
Innovation: Is the program original and innovative? For example, does
the program challenge existing training or career
approaches, or address a critical barrier to progress in the training of oral, dental and craniofacial health researchers? Does the program develop or employ
novel concepts, approaches, methodologies, tools, or technologies for research education that will lead to the recruitment and
training of oral, dental and
craniofacial health researchers? Does the
program provide strong evidence that the addition of the T32 Program will
provide research training that would not otherwise be
possible? Training Program Director: Does the Program Director possess the scientific
background and administrative experience appropriate to coordinate and
supervise a comprehensive and integrative dental and craniofacial health research training program? Does the Program Director have adequate
time to commit to program administration? Will the Program Director have
institutional boundaries (if applicable)? Institutional
evidence that the institution is committed to the goals of the program? Does
the application include letters from high-ranking institutional officials
(e.g., Provost, President and/or Vice-President) that describe how the proposed program will be an integral component of the institution's
broader vision with respect to research? Does the institution provide a
commitment of 100 percent protected time for the trainees, equivalent to 40
hours per week? Training Environment: Does the environment in which the
training program will be conducted contribute to the probability of success? Is
there evidence of partnering with schools within the academic health center
and/or other local
universities? Is there evidence of ongoing clinical, behavioral and/or public health research, and availability of appropriate and relevant research
support, equipment, facilities, and research resources? Candidate Pool and Recruitment Plans: Do the plans have well-defined recruitment procedures, identify potential sources and appropriate numbers of high-quality
candidates, and describe trainee selection criteria and retention strategies? Are
these processes adequate to achieve a high-quality pool of trainees? Does the program
seek to recruit trainees from outside the
institution? Are there adequate plans to recruit women and members of
underrepresented racial/ethnic minorities? Is the number of trainees proposed
in the application justified by available mentorship, recruitment methodology
and training track record of the applicant
institution? Past research training record: Is the past
research training record of the Program Director, and designated mentors
appropriate for this training program? How successful are former trainees in seeking
further career development and in establishing
training appointments, and similar accomplishments? Is there evidence of a productive scientific career, such as a record of
successful competition for research grants, receipt of special honors or awards, a record of
publications, receipt of patents, appointment to scientific positions, and any other measure of success
consistent with the nature and duration of the
training received. Do the mentors
have a successful track record or training in similar
research training programs?
Mentors: Is the caliber of faculty/mentors as researchers, including successful competition
for research support in areas directly related to the
appropriate expertise and research funding available at the applicant
institution to support the number of trainees being proposed in the
application? Do the mentors have adequate time
commitment for the duration of the program? Advisory Committee: Does the application describe the composition and role of
an advisory committee in development of the program,
assignment of mentors and projects, development of recruitment strategies,
monitoring and evaluating trainee progress? Evaluation/Tracking: Does the proposed evaluation plan have sufficient detail to
evaluate the performance of the Program as a whole
(e.g., performance of mentors, extent of faculty
participation), and to make changes that improve performance and outcomes? Are there adequate plans to track career outcomes of trainees,
including subsequent training, positions held, papers
published, grants and awards submitted/obtained, and other relevant
information? Are the
outcomes clearly identifiable and quantifiable?
Research Risk: The involvement
participation in the proposed training-related
research will be assessed (see the Research Plan, Section F on Human
Subjects in the PHS Form 398,
Kirschstein-NRSA). Inclusion of Women, Minorities and
plans to include subjects from both genders, all racial and ethnic groups (and subgroups), and children as appropriate
Plan, Section E on Human Subjects in the PHS Form
used in the training-related project, the five items described under Section G of the PHS Form
398 (Kirschstein-NRSA) research grant application instructions will be assessed. Biohazards: If materials or procedures are proposed that are
support will be assessed in relation to the proposed research training program
and the number of proposed trainees at the requested levels. The priority score
should not be affected by the evaluation of the
budget. Recruitment
workforce to lead to the recruitment of the most
research priorities; to improve the ability to recruit subjects from diverse backgrounds into clinical research
institutions to diversify their student and faculty populations and thus to increase the participation of individuals
groups, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from socially, culturally, economically, or educationally disadvantaged
candidates who will increase diversity on a national
will examine the strategies to be used in the recruitment and retention of individuals from underrepresented groups. The review
be unacceptable, funding will be withheld until a revised
submitted after the initial review are acceptable. Plans will be judged as acceptable
the summary statement. Regardless of the priority score, applications
with unacceptable plans will not be funded until the
the applicant’s plan for training in the responsible
plan will be discussed after the overall determination of merit, and the review panel’s evaluation of the plan will not be a factor in
the determination of the priority score. Plans will be judged as
acceptable or unacceptable, and the result will be described in an
administrative note on the summary statement. Regardless of the priority score, applications with unacceptable plans will
not be funded until the applicant provides a revised, acceptable plan. The relevant NIDCR staff will judge the acceptability of the revised plan.
Resources Not applicable 3. Anticipated
Information 1. Award Notices After the peer review of the
written critique called a Summary Statement. If the application is under
Subpart A: General http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/NIHGPS_part4.htm.
Once all administrative and programmatic issues have been resolved, the NoA will
business official (designated in item 12 on the Application
mailed to the business official. Selection of an application
reimbursed only to the extent considered allowable pre-award costs. See Also Section IV.5. Funding Restrictions. 2. Administrative and National Policy
Requirements For more information and detailed requirements, please
refer to the NIH Grants Policy, particularly the section regarding the Institutional
Research Training Grants of the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/NIHGPS_Part10.htm#_Toc54600187.
Terms and Conditions of NIH Grant Awards, Subpart A: General http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/NIHGPS_Part4.htm and Part II Terms and Conditions of NIH Grant Awards, Subpart B: Terms and
Conditions for Specific Types of Grants, Grantees, and Activities http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/NIHGPS_part9.htm.
Special Administrative Requirements 1. Leave: In general, trainees may receive stipends during the
normal periods of vacation and holidays observed by
individuals in comparable training positions at the grantee institution. For
Trainees may receive stipends for up to 15 calendar days of sick leave per
year. Sick leave may be used for the medical conditions related to pregnancy
and childbirth. Trainees may also receive stipends for up to 30 calendar days of parental leave per year for the
of parental leave is approved by the program
director. A period of terminal leave is not
permitted and payment may not be made from grant funds for leave not taken.
Individuals requiring periods of time away from their research training
experience longer than specified here must seek approval from the NIH awarding component for an unpaid leave of absence.
At the beginning of a leave of absence, the trainee must submit a Termination
Notice (PHS Form 416-7) and upon return from the leave of absence, the trainee
must be formally reappointed to the grant by
submitting an updated Statement of Appointment (PHS Form 2271).
2. Off-site training: Training in another institution may be permitted if
directly related to the purpose of the award. Only local, institutional
approval is required if such training does not exceed
three months. For longer periods, prior written approval of NIDCR staff is
required. To obtain prior approval, the Program Director must submit a letter
to NIDCR Program Staff describing the plan, countersigned by his or her
department head and the appropriate institutional
official. A copy of a letter or other evidence from the institution where the
off-site training is to be taken must be submitted to assure that satisfactory
arrangements have been made. Support from the award will continue during such training, provided that it relates to the
training program. 3. Carryover
of Unobligated Balances: NIDCR requires prior written approval for carryover of funds from one budget
period to the next. When required, such requests must include compelling justification including the status of trainee
to determine the funding IC’s carryover policy. 4. Change of
Institution: The Program may
not be transferred from one institution to another. Trainees seeking to change
institutions must terminate their current appointment following guidelines for
termination as described above, and apply directly to the desired program. 5. Change of Training Program Director: If change of a Program Director is necessary, support of
the award is not automatic, but may be continued with NIDCR prior approval,
provided: The current Program
Director or the awardee institution has submitted a
written request for change of Program Director, countersigned by the
appropriate institutional business official, to NIDCR Program Staff describing
Director, including a complete listing of active
research grant support, is provided. The information in the request establishes
that the specific aims of the original peer-reviewed program to be conducted
under the direction of the new Program Director will remain unchanged, and that the new Program Director has the
appropriate research and administrative expertise to lead the program. The request is
submitted far enough in advance of the requested effective date to allow
the necessary time for review. 6. Changes of Program: Awards are made to a specific institution for a specific
program under the guidance of a particular Program Director. Changes in any of
these parameters require prior approval by NIDCR Program Staff. A rationale
must be provided for any proposed changes in the aims
of the original peer-reviewed program. Programmatic changes will be evaluated
by NIDCR Program Staff to ensure that the program remains within the scope of
the original peer-reviewed application. 3. Reporting The institution must submit a completed Statement of Appointment (PHS Form 2271)
for each trainee appointed or reappointed to the training grant. This Form must
be completed at the beginning of the initial appointment and annually
thereafter. Within 30 days of the end of the total
Notice (PHS Form 416-7). Failure to submit the required forms in a timely, complete, and
continuation funding for the award. All of these forms are available on the NIH
website at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm#training. Progress Reports: Awardees
and annual financial statements as required in the NIH Grants Policy Statement. The NRSA program is not subject to SNAP.
Form 2590) should be followed. Note that a substitute budget page and a summary
of trainee page are to be included in the request for continuation support. The
evaluation and tracking report as described in Section IV.6. of this
announcement should be included annually as part of the Progress Report. In addition to
the required information, the following information should be included: Form Page 1:
“Face Page”‚ as instructed in the Form PHS 2590. Form Page 2:
”Detailed Budget for Next Budget Period” NRSA Additional Budget
Page 2 that provides the stipend for each trainee by name and appointment level using the categories of: long-term predoctoral or short-term predoctoral. Provide all other budgetary information
(e.g., supplies, travel, other program costs) up to the limit allowable. NRSA Additional Form
Page 5 as necessary. A brief introductory description reiterating the program objectives and
training tracks, with summary information on the program. A summary table
delineating which faculty, mentors, and Advisory Committee members have left
the program and which new individuals have been added
or are taking their places. Include for each person his/her degree and
department affiliation (or equivalent). Biographical sketches
of new faculty, including new mentors. Progress of individual
trainees: A brief paragraph for each trainee describing
the research and didactic training experiences completed and ongoing, as well
as the specific future plans for satisfying the requirements of the program. List of publications,
if any, for each trainee resulting from their work in the program. A detailed account of experiences in recruiting individuals from
under-represented groups during the previous funding period. Information must
be included on successful and unsuccessful recruitment strategies. The report
should provide aggregated information on the
racial/ethnic distribution of all applicants and those accepted and appointed.
For those who were enrolled in the program, the report should include
those trainees completed their training in good
standing. A Report from the
Advisory Committee that is attached separately, summarizing its actions
during the last year, evaluating the performance of the program in meeting
its objectives and intent, evaluating the effectiveness of recruitment strategies (provide a separate evaluation
for minority recruitment), and providing recommendations for improving the
program (e.g., new mentors, changes in core requirements, changes in
recruitment strategies etc.). Financial
Status Report (FSR): An annual FSR is required for all Kirschstein-NRSA institutional
research training grant awards no later than 90 days after
the close of each budget period. This report will document the financial status
of the grant according to the official accounting records of the grantee
organization. Trainee stipends and tuition are obligated for the full 12-month
appointment from the budget period in which the appointment is initiated.
Portions of stipends and tuition that extend beyond the budget period are carried
over as unliquidated obligations. However, if the report covers the final
budget period of the project period, it must have no unliquidated obligations
and must indicate the exact balance of unobligated funds (see Administrative
Requirements‚ Monitoring‚ Reporting‚ Financial Reports‚ and Administrative
Requirements‚ Closeout‚ Final Reports.
Reporting Requirements: The institution must submit
or reappointed to the training grant. This form must be completed at the
beginning of the initial appointment and annually thereafter. Within 30
days of the end of the total support period for each trainee, the institution
must submit a Termination Notice (PHS 416-7, Rev. 10/05) to the
NIH. Failure by the grantee institution to submit the required forms in a
or a delay in any continuation funding for the award. Forms may be found
on the NIH Website at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm.
are required within 90 days after the end of the grant project period or upon
relinquishment of an award. Evaluation: In carrying out its stewardship of human
resource-related programs, the NIDCR may request information
the impact of the Program. Publications and Sharing
practical application and sharing of outcomes of funded research. Therefore, PDs and trainees should make the results and
accomplishments of their Kirschstein-NRSA institutional training grant
research community and to the public at large. The grantee organization should
assist trainees in these activities, including the potential commercialization
of inventions. No restrictions should be placed on the publication of results. Trainees are
of their choice. Responsibility for direction of the project should not be
ascribed to NIH. However, NIH support must be acknowledged by a footnote in
language similar to the following: This investigation
National Research Service Award (number) from the NIDCR. In addition, Federal funding must be
acknowledged as provided in Public
Policy Requirements and Objectives, Availability of Information‚Acknowledgment
of Federal Funding. Copyrights: Except as otherwise provided in the conditions of the
award, when a publication or similar copyrightable material is developed from
work supported by NIH, the author is free to arrange for copyright without
approval of the NIH awarding office. Any such copyrighted materials shall be
government to reproduce them, translate them, publish them, and use and dispose
of them, and to authorize others to do so for Federal government purposes. Inventions and Patents: All Kirschstein-NRSA
institutional research training grants and other funding agreements awarded
primarily for educational purposes are not subject to invention reporting
requirements nor does NIH have any rights to inventions under those grants and
agreements (as specified in 45¬†CFR 74.24(h) and in
37¬†CFR 401.1(b)). Human
research training activities. The abstract of the
be used. Section VII. Agency Contacts We encourage your inquiries
scientific/research, peer review, and financial or grants management issues: 1. Scientific/Research Contact: Kevin S. Hardwick, DDS, MPH Extramural Training Officer National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research 45 Center Drive, Room 4AS25F Bethesda, MD 20892 Telephone: (301) 594-2765 FAX: (301) 402-7033 Email: kevin.hardwick@nih.gov
2. Peer Review Contact: Lynn Mertens King, Ph.D. Chief, Scientific Review Branch
Grants Management Specialist Grants Management Branch Division of Extramural Activities National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial
Research 45 Center Drive, Room 4AN44J Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6402 Telephone: (301) 594-4798 FAX: (301) 480-3562 Email: dr258t@nih.gov or rutbergd@mail.nih.gov
Protection: Federal regulations (45CFR46) require that applications and proposals involving
or to be gained. http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/45cfr46.htm. Kirschstein-NRSA institutional
research training grants involving human subjects must comply with the
requirements for their protection (see Public
Policy Requirements and Objectives‚ Requirements Affecting the Rights and
Services‚ Human Subjects). If the applicant organization has an approved
FWA or other applicable assurance on file with OHRP but, at the time of
application, plans for the involvement of human subjects are indefinite, the
assurance number should be provided on the face page of the application. If an
award is made, human subjects may not be involved until a certification of IRB
approval or designation of exemption has been submitted. In many instances, trainees supported by
Kirschstein-NRSA institutional research training grants will be participating
in research supported by research project grants for which the IRB review is
already completed or an exemption is already
designated. This review or exemption designation is sufficient, provided the
research would not be substantially modified by the participation of a trainee.
The appropriate grants must be identified along with their IRB review dates or exemption designation. For additional information
on human subjects requirements, refer to the PHS 398 or
contact OHRP (see Part
III for contact information). Monitoring Plan and Data
and Safety Monitoring Board: Research involving clinical trials
must include provisions to ensure the safety of participants and the validity
and integrity of the data. A monitoring plan establishes the overall framework
for data and safety monitoring. It should describe the entity that will be
responsible for monitoring and how adverse events will be reported to IRBs,
NIH, and FDA. The frequency of monitoring will depend on potential risks,
complexity, and the nature of the trial. NIH specifically requires
the establishment of DSMBs for multi-site clinical trials involving
interventions that entail potential risks to the subject and, generally, for
Phase III clinical trials. Although Phase I and Phase II clinical trials also
may use DSMBs, smaller clinical trials may not require this type of oversight,
and alternative monitoring plans may be appropriate. PDs and trainees also should
refer to the NIH Policy for Data and Safety Monitoring at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not98-084.html, Public
Policy Requirements and Objectives - Requirements Affecting the Rights and
Services Data and Safety Monitoring in Subpart A, and the instructions in the PHS 398
application. Sharing of Model
research (see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-04-042.html).
development of model organisms is anticipated. Inclusion of Women And
Minorities in Clinical Research: It is NIH policy that women and members of minority groups and their
subpopulations must be included in all NIH-supported clinical research projects
purpose of the research (see Public
Policy Requirements and Objectives‚ Requirements for Inclusiveness in Research
Design). This policy results from the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993
(Section 492B of Public Law 103-43). NIH Guidelines for Inclusion of Women and
Minorities as Subjects in Clinical Research, Amended, October 2001, is
available on the NIH website at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/women_min/guidelines_amended_10_2001.htm.
Participants in Clinical Research: NIH policy requires that children (individuals under the age of 21) be included
in all human subjects research conducted or supported by NIH, unless there are
scientific and ethical reasons not to include them (see Public
Design). All investigators proposing
involving human subjects that is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/children/children.htm. Required Education on the
Cells (hESC): Criteria for federal funding of research on hESCs can be found at http://stemcells.nih.gov/index.asp and at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-02-005.html.
Stem Cell Registry will be eligible for Federal funding (see http://escr.nih.gov) It is the responsibility
Research: Kirschstein-NRSA institutional research training grants involving use of
vertebrate animals must comply with the requirements for their protection
specified in Public
Policy Requirements and Objectives‚ Requirements Affecting the Right and
Welfare of Individuals as Research Subjects, Patients, or Recipients of Services,
are so indefinite that IACUC review and approval are not feasible, on the face
page of the application, the organization should check Yes, include the animal
welfare Assurance of Compliance number, and indicate Indefinite. If an award is
made, vertebrate animals may not be involved until verification of the IACUC approval
date has been submitted to the NIH awarding office. In many instances, trainees
supported by institutional research training grants will be participating in
research supported by research project grants for which the IACUC review
already is completed. This review is sufficient, provided the research would
not be substantially modified by the participation of a trainee. The
appropriate grants must be identified along with their IACUC review dates. If the applicant
organization does not have an approved Assurance of Compliance on file with
OLAW or for additional information on vertebrate animals, refer to the PHS 398
or contact OLAW (see Part
III). Recombinant DNA Molecules
and Human Gene Transfer Research:
Kirschstein-NRSA institutional research training grants involving use of
recombinant DNA molecules must comply with the requirements of the NIH
Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules (see Public
Policy Requirements and Objectives‚ Ethical and Safe Conduct in Science and
Organizational Operations‚ NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant
DNA Molecules and Human Gene Transfer Research). The NIH Guidelines,
available from NIH's OBA (see Part
III), should be consulted for complete requirements for the conduct of
projects involving recombinant DNA techniques. The NIH Guidelines are available
at http://www4.od.nih.gov/oba/rac/guidelines/guidelines.html. Public Access to Research
Data through the Freedom of Information Act: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-110 has been revised to
this award. Standards for Privacy of
compromised when they directly access an Internet site. See http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-07-018.html for appendix requirements.
Regulations: This program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.
93.121. Awards are made under authorization of section 487 of the Public Health
Service Act as amended (42 USC 288) and administered under Title 42 of the Code
of Federal Regulations, Part 66. The PHS strongly encourages