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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),(http://www.niaaa.nih.gov)
Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), (http://www.nccam.nih.gov) National
Center for Research Resources (NCRR), (http://www.ncrr.nih.gov) Office of
Dietary Supplements (ODS) , (http://ods.od.nih.gov)
Title: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service
Award Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grants (T35) Announcement
a reissue of PA-05-117. Update: The following update relating to this announcement has been issued: November 27, 2009 - This PA has been reissued as (PA-10-037).
July 24, 2009 - See Notice NOT-EB-09-002 Effective May 25, 2010, NIBIB will accept one receipt date per year.
Announcement (PA) Number: PA-08-227
to submit applications electronically using Grants.gov. For more information
for the most current information when preparing a grant application. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number(s)
93.173, 93.142, 93.272, 93.213, 93.233, 93.279, 93.286, 93.398, 93.837,
93.838, 93.839, 93.849, 93.856, 93.859, 93.865, 93.389, 93.866, 93.867
Standard dates apply (http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm). Please
note that some participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) do not accept T35
applications for all three receipt dates. Therefore, applicants are
strongly encouraged to refer to the T35 Contact Table (See: http://grants.nih.gov/archive/grants/guide/contacts/pa-08-227_contacts.htm) associated with this funding opportunity announcement to determine Institute or
Center (IC) specific submission dates.
Release Date: August 1, 2008 Letters of Intent Submission
Date(s): Not applicable Application Submission
Date(s): Standard dates apply (http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm),
except as noted in the IC Contact Table (see above). AIDS Application Submission
except as noted in the IC Contact Table (see above). Peer Review Date(s): Standard dates
apply (http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm),
except as noted in the IC Contact Table (see above). Council Review Date(s):
Standard dates apply (http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm),
except as noted in the IC Contact Table (see above).
dates apply (http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm),
except as noted in the IC Contact Table (see above). Additional Information To Be
Available Date (Url Activation Date): Not applicable Expiration Date: (Now Expired January 8, 2010 per issuance of PA-10-037) September
Purpose: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award Ruth L.
Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Short-Term
Institutional Research Training Grants (T35) to eligible institutions to
develop or enhance research training opportunities for individuals
interested in careers in biomedical, behavioral and clinical research.
Many of the NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) use this grant mechanism
exclusively to support intensive, short-term research training experiences
for students in health professional schools during the summer. In
addition, the Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grant may be used
to support other types of predoctoral and postdoctoral training in
focused, often emerging scientific areas relevant to the mission of the
funding IC. The proposed training must be in either basic, behavioral or
clinical research aspects of the health-related sciences. This program is intended to
encourage graduate and/or health professional students to pursue research
careers by exposure to and short-term involvement in the health- related
sciences. The training should be of sufficient depth to enable the
trainees, upon completion of the program, to have a thorough exposure to
the principles underlying the conduct of research. Mechanism of Support: This Funding
Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the Ruth L.
Institutional Research Training Grants (T35).
number of applications funded will vary and depend upon the number of
meritorious applications determined by the official review process. Budget and Project Period: Awards for T35 Short-Term
to five years in duration and are renewable. Trainees selected for short-term
training are required to pursue research training for 2-3 months on a
full-time basis More information may be found in Section III, 3.
Institutions/Organizations: Institutions/organizations listed
in Section III, 1.A. are eligible to apply
Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) (PD/PI): An eligible
proposed research training program. The PD/PI should be an
established basic, behavioral, and/or clinical researcher at the
timely manner. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic
than one application, provided the research training programs are
Application forms (PHS 398) and NRSA instructions are
available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html in an interactive format. For further assistance contact Grants Info,
previous peer review critique (Summary Statement). Renewals: Applicants may submit a renewal application. Hearing Impaired: Telecommunications for the hearing impaired: TTY (301)
451-5936.
Mechanism(s) of Support 2. Funds Available Section III. Eligibility Information
Address to Request Application Information 2. Content and Form of Application Submission 3. Submission Dates and Times A. Receipt and 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 and Information
Criteria 2. Review and Selection Process A. Additional Review Criteria B. Additional Review Considerations C. Resource Sharing Plan(s) 3. Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates Section VI. Award Administration Information
Research Training Objectives The
objectives of the short-term research training (T35) program are to develop
and/or enhance research training opportunities for individuals interested in
careers in biomedical, behavioral and clinical research. The program may also
be used to support other types of predoctoral and postdoctoral training in
focused, often emerging scientific areas relevant to the mission of the NIH
funding Institute or Center. The training program must be in either the basic,
clinical, or behavioral research aspects of the health-related sciences, and
should be of sufficient depth to enable selected trainees, upon completion of
the program, to have a thorough exposure to the principles underlying the
conduct of research. Each NIH Institute and Center has a unique
scientific purview and different program goals and initiatives that evolve over
T35 program provides short-term support for a period of at least 8, but no more
than 12 weeks in a grant year for full-time training experiences under the
supervision of experienced researchers and exposes students to individuals with
active research careers as well as providing them with knowledge about further
research training and biomedical or behavioral research career opportunities. This
grant mechanism will help ensure that a diverse and highly trained workforce is
available to carry out the Nation's biomedical and behavioral research agenda. See Section VIII, Other Information - Required Federal Citations, for policies related to
this announcement. Section II. Award Information 1.
funding opportunity will use the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service
T35 award mechanism. Awards may be made for periods up to 5 years and are
Training Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) will be solely
funding opportunity announcement (FOA) uses the non-modular budget format
research training application.
the nature and scope of the proposed short-term research training program will
provide support for this program, the
quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. Grantees are expected to be familiar with and comply with
applicable costs policies and the NRSA Guidelines (http://grant.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/NIHGPS_Part10.htm).
in conformance with OMB Cost Principles, the NIH Grants Policy Statement,
2.A. Allowable Costs Stipends: Stipends are provided as a subsistence allowance for trainees
to help defray living expenses during the research training experience. The
services performed. Stipends for short-term trainees will be based on a monthly
proportion of the annual NIH stipend level at the time of award. The FY 2008
annual stipend level for a predoctoral trainee is $20,772, therefore the
monthly stipend is $1,731. For postdoctoral trainees, the annual stipend is
determined based on the number of full years of prior relevant postdoctoral
experience at the time of the trainee's appointment. The FY 2008 range of
annual postdoctoral stipend levels is $36,996 ($3,083 per month) to $51,036
($4,253 per month). No departure from the established stipend schedule may be
negotiated by the institution with trainees (see http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-036.html and http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-07-057.html for specific information).
Training Related Expenses (TRE): The applicant institution
may request the proportion of the NIH standard annual NRSA Training Related
Expenses to help defray other costs of the short-term training experience, such
as research supplies, tuition, fees, certain types of travel, and other
expenses. The FY 2008 amounts for TRE are $4,200 annually ($350 /month) for
each predoctoral trainee and $7,850 annually ($654 /month) for each
postdoctoral trainee. Health insurance is an allowable expense that may be
charged to the Trainee Related Expenses budget category but only to the extent
that the same health insurance fees are charged to non-Federally students and
postdoctoral individuals.
Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Allowance: Grantees, other than
State, local, or Indian tribal governments, will receive F&A costs at 8
percent of modified total direct costs (exclusive of tuition and fees, health
insurance (when still awarded in the tuition and fees category), consortiums in
State universities or hospitals are not considered governmental agencies. Stipend Supplementation, Compensation, and Other Income: The grantee institution
is allowed to provide funds to an individual in addition to the stipends paid
by the NIH. Such additional amounts either may be in the form of augmented
trainee's approved NRSA training program. Supplementation: Grantees may supplement stipends from non-Federal funds provided the
authorized under the terms of the program from which funds are derived. An individual may use Federal educational loan funds or VA benefits when permitted
by those programs. Under no circumstances may PHS funds be used for
supplementation. Compensation: Funds
instances of employment on research grants to verify that the circumstances will
not detract from or prolong the approved training program.
Statement at: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/NIHGPS_Part11.htm.
NIH Loan Repayment: Postdoctoral trainees in their first and third
years of training may also be eligible to participate in the NIH Extramural
Loan Repayment Program. Information about this program is available at: http://www.lrp.nih.gov/. Section III. Eligibility Information 1.
Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and
Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) Indian/Native American Tribal
Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Faith-based or Community-based
individual with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to organize
and implement a high-quality research training program is invited to work with their
NIH support. The
researcher with skills, knowledge, a successful past training record, and
available resources to conduct the proposed short-term research training
program at the sponsoring institution. The PD/PI will be responsible for the
selection and appointment of eligible trainees to receive short-term NRSA
support, for the overall direction, management and administration of the
timely manner. More than one Training PD/PI (or multiple PD/PIs),
may be designated on the application for training programs that require a team
interdisciplinary of multidisciplinary training. The decision to apply with a
into the assessment of the overall scientific merit of the application. Multiple PD/PIs on a program share the authority and responsibility for leading
and directing the training program, intellectually and logistically. Each
PD/PI is responsible and accountable to the grantee organization for the proper
conduct of the program, including the submission of required reports. Applications with multiple Training PD/PIs must provide a
individuals may contact the NIH on behalf of the Contact PD/PI when necessary. Because training programs are intended to be coherent a single award will be
made. NIH will not allocate the budget or training positions between multiple
PD/PIs. Multiple PD/PI application should include reasonable numbers of PD/PIs
and each should be included for a specific purpose. Multiple PD/PI
applications should not include all mentors of the training grant as
PD/PIs, except in unusual cases. Additional instructional information associated with the
multiple PD/PI option is located in the PHS 398 application, Part I, Section
4.1 (Face Page) and 4.2.3 (Senior/key Personnel) and 8.9.11 (Multiple PD/PI
Leadership Plan). For background information on the Multiple PD/PI initiative,
see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/multi_pi/index.htm.
sharing is not required. 3. Other-Special Eligibility Criteria
appointed to the short-term research training program must have the opportunity
to carry out supervised biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research with the
NRSA guidelines. Within the full-time training period, research trainees who
are also training as clinicians must devote their time to the proposed research
must be used to support a program of full-time research training. It may not be used to support studies leading to the M.D., D.D.S., or
of a formal combined research degree program, such as the M.D./Ph.D. 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 or subspecialty board. Eligible Trainees: Trainee Eligibility Requirements: NRSA
institutional short-term training grants are intended to introduce
predoctorates and postdoctorates to research that would not otherwise be
available through their regular course of graduate study. Short-term training
is not intended, and may not be used, to support activities that would
ordinarily be part of a research degree program. Positions on NRSA short-term
institutional training grants may not be used for courses and study leading to
an M.D., D.D.S. D.O., D.V.M., or other clinical, health professional degree,
nor do they support residency training. Research elective credit may be granted for students who
complete a short-term research training experience supported by the T35. The decision to award elective credit will be at the discretion of the
training grant positions should not be used in lieu of regular graduate
stipends. Trainees supported by NRSA funds are not considered to be in an
employer-employee relationship with NIH or the institution at which they are
pursuing research training.
are required to pursue research training for 2-3 months on a full-time basis
devoting at least 40 hours per week or as specified by the sponsoring
institution in accordance with its own policies, to the program. Within the
full time training period, research trainees in clinical areas must devote
their time to the proposed research training and must confine clinical and
other duties to those that are an integral part of the research training
experience. Successful trainees may be appointed for additional periods of
short-term training, or when appropriate, they may be encouraged to enter an
extended period of full-time training supported by an NRSA training grant or
fellowship or an NIH career development award. Individuals currently supported
by other Federal Funds are not eligible for duplicative trainee support from
this program at the same time. Trainee Citizenship: The individual to be trained must be a citizen
for permanent residence at the time of appointment. Noncitizen nationals are
eligible for Kirschstein-NRSA support. Predoctoral Trainees: Predoctoral trainees must have received a
baccalaureate degree by the beginning date of the NRSA short-term appointment
and must be training at the post baccalaureate level. Predoctoral trainees must
research doctoral degree program. Trainees in Health Professional Schools: Trainees must be enrolled
and in good standing and must have successfully completed at least one quarter
or semester at an accredited school of medicine, optometry, osteopathy,
dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, allied health professions, public
health, audiology, or other accredited health professional schools such as
schools of chiropractic or naturopathic medicine before participating in the
program. In schools of pharmacy, only students who are candidates for Pharm.D.
are eligible. An institution may support students enrolled at other
short and long-term outcome of the students' research experiences is provided. Postdoctoral Trainees: Postdoctoral trainees must have received, as of
comparable doctoral degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution.
Eligible doctoral degrees include, but are not limited to, the following:
D.M.D., D.C., D.O., D.V.M., O.D., D.P.M., Sc.D., Eng.D., Dr. P.H., D.N.Sc.,
D.P.T., Pharm.D., N.D. (Doctor of Naturopathy), D.S.W., and Psy.D., as well as
a doctoral degree in nursing research. Documentation by an authorized official
of the degree-granting institution certifying all degree requirements have been
met prior to the beginning date of training is acceptable. Research training
at the postdoctoral level must emphasize specialized training to meet national
are with the scientific purview of the NIH ICs participating in the short-term
research training program (see http://grants.nih.gov/archive/grants/guide/contacts/pa-08-227_contacts.htm).
must be prepared using the most current PHS 398 research
grant application instructions and forms. Applicants must follow the
additional specific instructions for institutional NRSA applications, located
in Section 8. Applications must have a D&B Data Universal Numbering System
checked. 3.
3.A. Submission, Review and Anticipated Start Dates Institutional
NRSA T35 application submission/receipt/review dates vary among participating
Institutes and Centers. See: http://grants.nih.gov/archive/grants/guide/contacts/pa-08-227_contacts.htm associated with this
announcement. Letter
of Intent Submission Date: Not required for this funding opportunity. Application
Submission Date(s): http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm#AIDS;
however, not all ICs use the T35 award mechanism, and not all participating ICs
use all application Submission dates, see http://grants.nih.gov/archive/grants/guide/contacts/pa-08-227_contacts.htm for IC specific information.
Review Date: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm#reviewandaward,
Review Date: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm#reviewandaward except as noted in the IC Contact Table (see above).
Anticipated Start Date: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm#reviewandaward except as noted in the IC Contact Table (see above). 3.B. Sending an Application to the NIH Applications
grant application forms and the specific NRSA institutional research
training grant application instructions that are located in Section 8. Submit a
five signed photocopies in one package to: Center
deliveries of applications are no longer permitted (see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-03-040.html). 3.C. Application Processing Applications
must be submitted on or before the application submission dates described
IV.3.A.) and at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm with attention to IC specific submission dates (see http://grants.nih.gov/archive/grants/guide/contacts/pa-08-227_contacts.htm). Upon
previous critique. Information on the status of an application should be
checked by the Training PD/PI in the eRA Commons at: https://commons.era.nih.gov/commons/.
Statement can be found at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/policy.htm. The
National Research Service Award (NRSA) policies apply to this program. Awards are contingent upon the availability of funds. Furthermore, the duration
of the award and the number of funding training positions may be less than the
for continuation of support beyond the initial year are determined by the
success as described in the annual progress report, the timely submission of
required forms, and the availability of funds for continuation programs. Pre-Award Costs: Pre-award
costs are not allowable charges for stipends, tuition, or trainee travel on
before the trainee appointment is actually made. However, the policies
governing the pre-award cost authority for the expenditure of the other funds
provided as training-related expense in a training grant are those permitted as
Concurrent Awards: An NRSA may not be held concurrently with
and for information on their tax obligations. Service Payback: As
postdoctoral Kirschstein-NRSA training support will serve to pay back a postdoctoral
service payback obligation. (See Section VI.2.
6. Other Submission Requirements Specific Instructions for Applications Requesting $500,000 (direct
costs) or More per Year: Applicants
following steps: 1) Contact
as you are developing plans for the study; 2) Obtain
agreed to accept assignment of the application. This
continuation (type 2 renewal), competing supplement, or any amended or revised
version of these grant application types. For additional information on this
policy, see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-02-004.html,
released October 16, 2001.
NOTE: This requirement is in place for all NIH ICs
except those indicated in the IC contact table and IC-specific information: http://grants.nih.gov/archive/grants/guide/contacts/pa-08-227_contacts.htm.
Research Training Program: The program may provide didactic training as
well as laboratory experience. This should include a plan for determining
resolving problems. Trainees should be prepared to take the information gleaned
from the project to pursue future research. The program should provide
information and career guidance (when applicable) describing the process of
applying for future support. Training Program Director/Principal
Investigator (PD/PI): The Training PD/PI
must possess the scientific background and leadership and administrative
program, and for the overall direction, management, administration, and evaluation
of the program. The PD/PI must provide potential trainees information
associated with NRSA programs and submit all required trainee forms in a timely
manner. If multiple PDs/PIs are involved in the research training program,
benefit from the arrangement. A Leadership Plan is required. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/multi_pi/index.htm, and information in 8.9.11 of the PHS 398
Institutional Environment, Commitment, and Resource: The administration of
the applicant institution as well as all participating units and departments
should include information in the application that documents institutional
support and commitment to the goals of the short-term research training
program. The application should include a description of support (financial and
otherwise) to be provided to the proposed program. This could include, for
curriculum development, release time for the PD/PI and/or participating
training program. Training Program Evaluation: The application must describe an evaluation plan
to review and determine the quality and effectiveness of the training program. This should include plans to obtain feedback from current and former trainees
for program improvements, as well as plans for assessing trainees’ career
Report. Recruitment Plan: Applicants must submit a recruitment plan for recruiting trainees from both
scientific research workforce in the area of the proposed research training. Recruitment and Retention Plan to Enhance
Diversity: The NIH recognizes a unique and compelling need to
more difficult to justify for individuals beyond that level of achievement. Competing
positions within the department(s) relative to the training grant, Students or postdoctorates who were offered admission
to or a position within the department(s), Students actually enrolled in the academic program
research training grant. For
trainees finished their training in good standing. Peer
individuals from underrepresented groups. For renewal applications, peer
received. Staff within the NIH awarding component, with guidance from the appropriate
and reports submitted after the initial review are acceptable. This Program Announcement requires all applicants to
is available at Frequently Asked Questions Recruitment and
Retention Plan to Enhance Diversity (http://grants1.nih.gov/training/faq_diversity.htm).
informal instruction on scientific integrity and ethical principles in
research. The plan must address the rationale for the instruction, the format
and subject matter, the degree of faculty participation, trainee attendance,
period, the degree of student participation, the results of any assessments and
other relevant information. There are no specific curriculum or format requirements
review, policies for handling misconduct, policies regarding human subjects and
live vertebrate animal subjects in research, data management, data-sharing,
collaborative research and mentor-mentee relationships. Applicants may wish to
consult the NIH web site at http://grants.nih.gov/training/responsibleconduct.htm and http://bioethics.od.nih.gov/researchethics.html for additional guidance. Applications lacking a plan for instruction in the
Trainees participating in research with live vertebrate animals must also be
Conduct of Research. 6.B. Resource Sharing Plans Not
part of the initial merit review, applications: May undergo a selection process in which only those
priority score Will receive a written critique Will receive a second level of review by an appropriate
by peer review Relevance to program priorities
Availability of funds The
goals of NIH-supported research training programs are to help ensure that a
and clinical research needs. The scientific review group will determine the
quality of the proposed research training program and consider whether the
requested number of trainee positions is appropriate for the short-term
short-term research training applications will be evaluated for merit by NIH
initial review groups based on the following criteria: Training Program: Are
the objectives, design, direction, and quality of the proposed short-term
research training program appropriate? Does the proposed program provide
suitable training for the levels of trainees being proposed and the area of
science to be supported by the program? Is the quality of proposed course
contents and training experience appropriate for all levels of trainees to be
included in the program? Does the program have access to candidates
for short-term research training and the ability to recruit high quality,
short-term trainees from the applicant institution or some other
health-professional school? For competing continuation (renewal) applications,
what is the success in attracting trainees back for multiple appointments?
Investigator (PD/PI): Does the Training PD/PI
and participating preceptors as basic and clinical researchers have the
scientific background, expertise, and experience appropriate to direct, manage,
the PD/PI plan to commit adequate time to the program? Is the past training
record of the PD/PI s and preceptors appropriate? For applications designating
expertise to the proposed research training program? Does the leadership plan
describe how multiple PD/PIs will benefit the program and the trainees?
environment for the proposed short-term research training program appropriate? Is the level of institutional commitment, quality of available facilities,
courses and seminars, research and research training support suitable for the
short-term training program? Trainee Recruitment and Selection Plan: Are the quality of the applicant pool and plans for the selection of
individuals appointed to the short-term training program appropriate? Specifically, what is the size and quality of the applicant pool? Are the
recruiting procedures, and trainee selection criteria, appropriate and well
defined? Are there advertising plans or other effective strategies to
recruit high-quality trainees?
For competing renewal applications:
How successful has the program been in efforts to recruit individuals from
diverse underrepresented populations? 2.A. Additional Review Criteria: In
considered in the determination of scientific merit and the priority score: Resubmission Applications: Are
the proposed research will be assessed (see the PHS 398 research
grant application instructions, Research Plan, section 5.5, item 8 on Human
Subjects). Inclusion of Women, Minorities and Children in Research: The adequacy of plans to
instructions, Research Plan, section 5.5., items 9 and 11 on the Inclusion of
Women and Minorities and the Inclusion of Children).
are to be used in the project, the five items described in the PHS 398 research
grant application instructions, Research Plan, section 5.5., item 12, will be
of support in relation to the proposed short-term research training program.
The priority score should not be affected by the evaluation of the budget. Training Program Evaluation: Does the application describe an evaluation plan to review and determine the
quality and effectiveness of the training program? Are the plans for obtaining
feedback from current and former trainees and monitoring trainees’ career
development and progressions adequate to measure the quality and effectiveness
of the research training program? For competing renewal applications:
Are there plans to make changes to improve program performance and
incorporate feedback from current and former trainees (e.g., new mentors,
Does the competing renewal
positions? Recruitment and Retention Plan to Enhance
submitted after the initial review are acceptable. Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research: Peer reviewers will
assess the applicant's plans for training in the responsible conduct of
research on the basis of the appropriateness of topics, format, amount and
nature of faculty participation, and the frequency and duration of instruction. The
priority score. Plans will be judged as acceptable or unacceptable, and the
be funded until the applicant provides an acceptable, revised plan. Program
staff will judge the acceptability of the revised plan. The relevant NIH staff
the peer review of the application is completed, the Training PD/PI will be
able to access the written critique called a Summary Statement via the eRA
the Notice of Award will be mailed to the business official. Selection
Conditions for Specific Types of Grants, Grantees, and Activities (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/NIHGPS_part9.htm). Institutional
section of the NIH Grants Policy Statement at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/NIHGPS_Part10.htm#_Toc54600204,
and any terms and conditions specified in the NoA. Special Administrative Requirements Associated with NRSA Programs: Leave Policies: In general, trainees may receive stipends during the normal periods of vacation
parental leave is approved by the Training PD/PI (see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-064.html). A period of terminal leave is not permitted, and payment may not be made from
Institutional NRSA training grant guidelines at: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/NIHGPS_Part11.htm for further guidance regarding vacations and requested leave. Carryover of unobligated balances: Most of the NIH funding
components require 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 appointments to the program. If
not stated on the Notice of Award, the Training PD/PI should contact the
applicable IC's Grants Management contact to determine the funding IC's
carryover policy. Termination of award: NIH may terminate a Kirschstein-NRSA
organization that wants to terminate a training grant before the scheduled
training. Change of institution: Kirschstein-NRSA institutional research training
trainees active in the program. Change of Training Program Director/Principal Investigator
(PD/PI): If
change of a Training PD/PI is necessary, support of the award is not
requested effective date to allow the necessary time for review. Change of program: A rationale must be provided
program objectives. Any change requires prior approval by program staff
of the NIH funding component. If the new program does not satisfy this requirement,
the award will be terminated. Service Payback Provisions: As specified in the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993, Kirschstein-NRSA
postdoctoral Kirschstein-NRSA support must sign the Payback Agreement Form (PHS 6031)
before initiating an appointment. Postdoctoral trainees in their first 12
months of support will incur a period of service payback obligation equal to
the period of support.
Postdoctoral trainees in the 13th and subsequent months of
NRSA postdoctoral support are not required to sign the payment agreement form
and will not incur a service payback obligation for this period of
NIH specifying the need for additional time and the length of the required extension.
Recipients of Kirschstein-NRSA support are responsible for
informing the NIH of changes in status or address.
payback obligation and waivers is available at: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/NIHGPS_Part11.htm#_Toc54600220 Officials at the grantee institution have the
responsibility of explaining the terms of the payback requirements to all prospective
trainees before appointment to the training grant. Additionally, all
trainees recruited into the training program must be provided with information
related to the career options that might be available when they complete the
program. The suitability of such career options as methods to satisfy the
NRSA service payback obligation must be discussed.
Grant Progress Report, Form 2590 (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/2590/2590.htm),
annually and annual financial statements as required in the NIH Grants Policy
Report in, 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
concert with the PHS 2590 instructions:
A brief introductory description of
the program objective.
also should include information on individuals with disabilities and those
from underrepresented groups and disadvantaged backgrounds. For
those who were enrolled in the program, the report should include
aggregated information about the duration of research training and whether
those trainees completed their training in good standing. Any recommended changes to improve
the program, including those resulting from feedback from current or
former trainees (e.g. new mentors, changes in courses, recruitment
Financial Status Report (FSR): An annual FSR is required and must be
will not be provided until the required form is submitted and reviewed. Trainee Reporting Requirements: 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 submitted to
the awarding IC at or before the start of each trainee’s appointment or
reappointment. An appointment or reappointment may begin any
time during the budget period, but not before the budget period start date of
the grant year. Additionally, a completed Payback Agreement Form (PHS 6031) must be submitted for
each postdoctoral trainee in his or her first 12 months of support. No funds
may be provided until such documents are submitted. A
institution must submit a Termination Notice (PHS 416-7) to the NIH. All
trainees must submit a termination notice as part of the closeout process. If
6031-1) until the payback service obligation is satisfied. Failure
by the grantee to submit the required forms in a timely, complete, and accurate
funding for the award. Forms may be found on the NIH Web site at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm. Publication and Sharing of Research
represent the official views of the NIH.” In addition, federal funding
Program. Accordingly, NRSA participants should be notified that they may
be contacted after the completion of their appointment for periodic updates on
program. Inventions: Traineeships made primarily for educational purposes are
not required for institutional training grants. Copyrights: Except as otherwise provided in the terms and conditions of
them, and to authorize others to do so for Federal Government purposes. Final Reports: A Final Progress Report and Financial Status Report are
required at the end of the grant project period or upon relinquishment of an
award. Evaluation results should be included as part of the Final Progress
Human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESC): Only approved hESC lines
listed on the NIH Human Embryonic Stem Cell Registry http://stemcells.nih.gov/registry/ may be used for research training activities. The abstract of the application
Scientific/Research Contacts: Applicants
should refer to the NIH Web site http://grants.nih.gov/archive/grants/guide/contacts/pa-08-227_contacts.htm for information for each
IC's scientific/research contact for this NRSA T35 program. 2. Peer
Financial or Grants Management Contacts: Applicants
IC's grants management contact for this NRSA T35 program. Section VIII. Other Information Required
plan for data sharing or state why this is not possible (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/data_sharing). Investigators should seek guidance
Research: The NIH maintains a policy that children
ethical reasons not to include them. All investigators proposing research involving human subjects should read
individuals designated as key personnel. The policy is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-00-039.html. Human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESC): Criteria