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Research
Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research
PA-08-190
Principal Investigators holding
specific types of NIH research grants are eligible to apply for
administrative
supplements to improve the diversity of the research workforce by
supporting and recruiting students,
postdoctorates, and eligible investigators
from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented.
These supplements
typically pay salaries with some funds available for supplies and travel.
An application can be submitted at any
time. Funding decisions for this program are made
approximately ten weeks from receipt
of a complete application.
For the purpose of this announcement,
institutions are encouraged to identify candidates who will increase diversity
on a national or
institutional basis. The NIH is particularly interested in
encouraging the recruitment and retention of
the following classes of
candidates:
A. Individuals from racial and ethnic
groups that have been shown by the National Science Foundation
to be
underrepresented in health-related sciences on a national basis
(see http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/women/start.htm
).
In addition, it is recognized that underrepresentation can vary from setting
to setting and individuals
from racial or ethnic groups that can be convincingly
demonstrated to be underrepresented by the
grantee institution are eligible for
support under this program.
B. Individuals with disabilities,
which are defined as those with a physical or mental impairment
that
substantially limits one or more major life activities.
C. Individuals who come from
disadvantaged backgrounds (see full program announcement
for specific criteria
for this category).
Awards under this program are limited
to citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States
or to individuals who
have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the US (i.e., in
possession of an Alien Registration Receipt Card or some other legal evidence of
admission for
permanent residence at the time of application).
Before submitting an application for a
research supplement, applicants are strongly encouraged
to contact their program
administrator to discuss the program. NIH contacts for each awarding
institute
are listed at the bottom of this page.
General Guidelines:
In all cases, the proposed research experience must be an
integral part of the approved, ongoing
research of the parent grant and it must
have the potential to contribute significantly to the research
career
development of the candidate. Applications for supplements must include a plan
for the
candidate to interact with other individuals on the parent grant, to
contribute intellectually to the research,
and to enhance her/his research
skills and knowledge regarding the selected area of biomedical science.
It must
also provide evidence of a focus on the enhancement of the research capability
of the
underrepresented or disadvantaged student or faculty member and that the
research experience is
intended to provide opportunities for development as a
productive researcher. In addition, it must
demonstrate that the Principal
Investigator is willing to provide appropriate mentorship.
Usually, a parent grant may support only one individual on
a supplement.
Eligibility:
Principal Investigators who hold an active R01, R10, R18,
R22, R24, R35, R37, R41, R42,R43, R44,
P01, P20, P30, P40, P41, P50, P51,
P60, U01, U10, U19, U41,U42 or U54 or S06. Because policies
may vary among
awarding components regarding eligibility of Small Grant Awards (R03), Academic
Research Enhancement Awards (R15) and Exploratory/Developmental Grants (R21) for
supplements
under this program, grantees holding those awards must check with
the appropriate awarding component
before submitting an application for a
supplement. Supplements to the R15, R03 and R21 may provide
support above
the established dollar limits for the parent grant award. The P20, P30 and P60
award
mechanisms are eligible for supplements only if they contain research
components. The S06 award
mechanism is only eligible for supplements to support
postdoctoral fellows and faculty.
At the time of a supplemental award, the parent grant must have
support remaining for a reasonable
period (usually two years or more).
These programs have been designed to
attract individuals from underrepresented groups into research careers and are
not intended to provide
an alternative or additional means of supporting
individuals who already receive support from an NIH research grant, an NIH
National Research
Service Award (NRSA), or any other DHHS funding mechanism.
Graduate students or individuals in postdoctoral training who are supported by
an Institutional NRSA may not be transferred to supplemental support prior to
the completion of their appointed period of training. Individuals may
not be
transferred to a supplement to increase the availability of funds to the parent
grant for other uses.
At AECOM, most Research Supplements will be used to support predoctoral students
and postdoctoral
trainees. However, Research Supplements may be used to
support underrepresented individuals at a
variety of levels (see categories
below). Note: guidelines vary for the different types of supplements
High School Students
Undergraduate Students
Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Master's Degree Students
Graduate Research Assistants
Individuals in Postdoctoral Training
Investigators Developing Independent Research Careers
Short-term Investigator Research Supplements
Long-term Investigator Research Supplements
Supplements for Established Investigators Who Become
Disabled
General Instructions
Applications must be prepared using
the PHS 398 research grant application forms (rev. 9/2004).
Applications must
have a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
number
as the universal identifier when applying for Federal grants or
cooperative agreements. The D&B number
can 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.
The title and number of this funding
opportunity must be typed on line 2 of the face page of the application
form and
the YES box must be checked.
A request for a supplement may be
submitted at any time. In making requests, the grantee institution, on
behalf of
the Principal Investigator of the parent grant and in cooperation with the
candidate must
submit the request for supplemental funds directly to the
awarding component that supports
the parent grant. The request should not be
submitted to the NIH Center for Scientific Review.
The Principal
Investigator must submit one original and two copies of the application to the
address
listed under the appropriate awarding component under Agency Contacts in
of this document.
The request for a supplemental award
must include the following:
- A completed face page (with appropriate signatures)
from Grant Application Form PHS 398.
Include the title and grant number of
the parent grant on line 1 and the name “Research Supplements
to Promote
Diversity in Health-Related Research” on line 2.
- A brief three to four page description, prepared by the
Principal Investigator of the parent
grant that includes:
- A summary or abstract of the funded grant or project.
- A plan and timeline for the research and career
development experiences proposed for the candidate.
- A description of how the research and career
development experiences will expand and foster the
research capabilities of
the candidate; how the proposed experiences relates to the specific research
goals and objectives of the parent grant; and a description of the
mentorship that will be provided.
- A signed statement from the candidate outlining her/his
research objectives and career goals.
- A biographical sketch of the candidate that includes
evidence of scientific achievement or interest.
The source of current
funding must also be listed.
- Social Security Number of the candidate. (The PHS uses
the Social Security Number for the purpose
of accurate identification,
referral, and review of applications and for efficient management of PHS
grant programs. Although provision of the Social Security Number is
voluntary, it will facilitate the processing of applications for
supplements.)
- A signed statement from the Principal Investigator and
an institutional official establishing the eligibility
of the candidate for
support under this program. The statement must include clearly presented
information
on citizenship as well as the nature of the candidate's
disability, circumstances, background, or
characteristics that confer
eligibility under this program (see eligibility classes listed in Section
III, Part 1.B).
Documentation of participation in programs
described in Section III, Part 1.B.C.1
of PA
must be
provided for individuals from low income backgrounds. Similarly,
there must be objective evidence related
to a background in a socially,
culturally, or educationally disadvantaged environment for those using
the
criteria in Section III, Part 1.B.C.2.
The
statement must include a convincing description of how
the appointment of
this specific candidate will address the issue of diversity within the
national scientific
workforce or within the workforce or the relevant
population at the grantee institution. Finally, the statement
must
additionally describe any current or previous PHS research grant support the
candidate has received.
The strength of this statement will be considered by
the NIH administrative review committee along with
all other material
provided.
- A proposed budget entered on budget pages from Grant
Application Form PHS 398, related to the
percent effort (where appropriate)
for the research experience of the candidate during the first and
future
years. If the initial budget period requested is less than 12 months, the
budget must be prorated
accordingly.
- Documentation, if applicable, that the proposed
research experience was approved by the Institutional
Animal Care and Use
Committee (IACUC) or human subjects Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the
grantee institution must be provided. Adherence to the NIH policy for
including women and minorities
in clinical studies must also be insured if
additional human subjects' involvement is planned for the
supplement
component.
- A copy of the most recent official transcript if the
candidate is a high school, undergraduate,
post-baccalaureate degree,
post-master's degree, or graduate student.
- If the candidate is a student at another institution
during the academic year, the application must
include an appropriately
signed letter from a responsible official at the institution of
matriculation
indicating that participation at the stated level of effort is
approved and will not detract from or
interfere with the student's course of
studies.
- If any of the research is to be conducted at a site
other than the grantee institution, an appropriately
signed letter from the
institution where the research is to be conducted must be submitted. The
request
must be signed by the candidate, the Principal Investigator, and the
appropriate institutional business official.
- If the request is for a supplement based on disability,
the institution should indicate what, if any, reasonable
accommodations the
institution has supported or plans to provide along with a full description
of how any
additional support for accommodation might be used. The
relationship of the proposed accommodation to
the proposed project must be
described.
Description of the Individual Research Supplement
Programs
1. High School Students
The purpose of this program is to provide high school
students with an opportunity to obtain a meaningful
experience in various
aspects of health-related research to stimulate their interest in careers in
biomedical,
behavioral, clinical or social sciences.
Eligibility
Any eligible high school student who is currently enrolled
and in good standing at her or his high school
and is interested in biomedical,
behavioral, clinical or social research is encouraged to participate in this
program.
Provisions
The salary for a high school student, whether full- or
part-time, should be consistent with the institutional
salary policies.
Institutional salary rates for high school students which exceeds the hourly
minimum wage
must be justified. Equipment may not be purchased with these funds.
Students are expected to devote
sufficient effort to the research project and
related activities during the period of support to gain insight
into the process
of scientific discovery. Support for at least three months is encouraged during
any one
year. This may include a mixture of full-time summer experience and
part-time experience during the
school year. Principal Investigators are
encouraged to seek high school students who will devote at
least two years to
this program (i.e., equivalent to two three-month, full-time periods).
Exceptions to
the latter will be considered, depending on the circumstances of
the applicant, the parent grant, and
the specific request.
2. Undergraduate Students
This supplement program provides an opportunity for
undergraduate students interested in health-related
research to participate in a
research project during the summer months and/or during the academic
school
year. This experience is separate from any requirement of the regular academic
program. The
student may be affiliated with either the applicant institution or
another academic institution.
Eligibility
Any eligible undergraduate student interested in
health-related research is encouraged to participate in
this program.
Provisions
The salary for an undergraduate student should be
consistent with the institutional salary policies.
Institutional rates for
undergraduate salary that exceeds $10 per hour must be justified. An additional
amount of $200 per month for supplies and travel may also be requested.
Equipment may not be
purchased using these funds. Students are expected to
devote the equivalent of at least three
months of full-time effort to the
research project and related activities in any one year and, in most
cases, the
period of support for any individual should last at least two years. Exceptions
to these
requirements will be considered, depending on the circumstances of the
applicant, the parent
grant, and the specific request.
3. Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Master's Degree Students:
This supplement will provide opportunities for recent
baccalaureate or master's degree graduates
who wish to spend up to two years
engaged in health-related research while applying for admission
to graduate or
medical school The duration of the program is normally one year, but the
research
experience can be extended for an additional year if evidence is
provided to show that the candidate
is actively pursuing entry into a graduate
or a health progressions school. This program may not be
used to provide
technical support to NIH-supported investigators.
Eligibility:
Recent graduates who have earned either a bachelor's or
master's degree in a health-related science
are eligible for consideration.
Students who plan to attend medical, dental or other professional schools
are
encouraged to use this program to gain research experience.
Provisions:
The salary for students at the post-baccalaureate and
post-master's degree levels should be reasonable
and consistent with the
institutional salary policies and can not exceed the amount allowed for graduate
students. Additional funds up to $3,000 per year may be requested for supplies
and travel. Funds may
not be used to purchase equipment.
4. Graduate
Research Assistants
The objective of this program is to reach out to graduate
students already in biomedical, behavioral,
clinical or social sciences and
provide an opportunity to further develop their research capabilities.
However,
students who are currently supported on research or training grants may not be
supported
on research supplements.
Eligibility
Any eligible graduate student who is enrolled in a
master's or a research doctoral degree program
in biomedical, behavioral,
clinical or social sciences is eligible for consideration. Students in medical
school or other professional schools are encouraged to use this program to gain
research experience.
Students in Ph.D. Degree programs who are supported on
supplements are encouraged to apply for
the Ruth L. Kirschstein National
Research Service Award, or similar types of support (e.g. dissertations
grants)
from the NIH, other federal agencies, or private organization.
Provisions
The NIH will provide salary support in addition to other
necessary expenses, such as supplies and
travel, to enable the individual to
participate as a graduate research assistant in a funded research
project. The NIH
will provide compensation that (1) conforms to the established, consistently
applied
salary and wage policies of the institution and (2) reflects the
percentage of time devoted to the
PHS-funded project. For graduate students this
compensation may include tuition remission paid
as, or in lieu of, wages
provided that the student is in a bona fide employer-employee relationship
with
the institution for the work performed, and payment is made explicitly for
performance of necessary
work. The total amount requested for salary, tuition
and fringe benefits can not exceed the amount
allowable for a first year
postdoctoral fellow at the same institution performing comparable work (see
NIH
Guide announcement, http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-02-017.html
).
Additional funds up to $4,000 per year may be requested for supplies and
travel. Funds may not be
used to purchase equipment.
5. Individuals
in Postdoctoral Training
These supplements provide research support to permit
individuals in the postdoctoral phase of their
training to participate in
ongoing research projects. This experience must serve as a means of assisting
the postdoctoral fellow's development into productive researcher in a
health-related science. Postdoctoral
fellows who are currently being supported
on research or training grants may not be supported on research
supplements.
Supported candidates should be encouraged to submit applications for
fellowships, research
grants, and other sources of independent support before
the supplement period ends.
Eligibility:
The individual in postdoctoral training may be affiliated
with either the applicant institution or some other
institution. Only under
extraordinary circumstances, which must be well justified in the application,
would
it be acceptable for the postdoctoral candidate to work with his/her
former predoctoral mentor.
Provisions
The NIH will provide support for salary in addition to
other necessary expenses, such as travel and supplies,
to enable the candidate
to participate as a postdoctoral research assistant or associate on the funded
research project. The requested salary and fringe benefits must be in accordance
with the salary structure
of the grantee institution, consistent with the level
of effort, and may not exceed $50,000 per year. However,
exceptions to this rule
may be made. Applicants must check with their program administrators at the NIH
before submitting an application. The supplement budget may include up to $6,000
for supplies and travel
for the candidate. These funds may not be used to
purchase equipment.
6. Investigators
Developing Independent Research Careers
These supplements provide either short or long-term
research support for faculty members to enhance
their research skills and
establish an independent research career.
Short-Term Investigator Research Supplement: This
supplement provides short-term support for
faculty members to conduct full-time
research for three to five months each year during the summer or
another portion
of the academic year, over a maximum period of four years.
Long-Term Investigator Research Supplement: This
supplement provides long-term research support
for faculty members to conduct
research in the biomedical or behavioral sciences. Support is usually provided
for up to two years at a minimum of 75 percent effort during each 12-month
period.
Eligibility
In both cases, the investigator may be affiliated with the
applicant institution or some other institution. The
investigator must have a
doctoral degree, be beyond the level of a research trainee, typically employed
at the junior faculty level (instructor or assistant professor) with at least
one year of postdoctoral or
equivalent research experience. The candidate is
still eligible if they have previously received support
from these programs: the
Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) Program, Minority-Research
Infrastructure Support Program (M-RISP), the Minority Access to Research Career
(MARC) Program,
Career Opportunities in Research Education and Training (COR),
Small Grants (R03), National
Research Service Awards (NRSA) predoctoral (F31)
and postdoctoral (F32) fellowships, or the
Academic Research Enhancement Award
(AREA) Program (R15). On the other hand, an individual
who has received previous
funding from NIH as an Independent Principal Investigator on a regular
research
grant (e.g., R01, R29), or as the project leader on a component of a program
project or
center grant (e.g., P01, P50, G12), or as Principal Investigator on
an individual research career
award (e.g., K01, K02, K07,K08, and K12) is not
eligible.
Provisions
The requested salary and fringe benefits for an
investigator should be consistent with the level of
support provided by NIH
Career Development Awards. When that is not appropriate, the requested
salary
and fringe benefits can be up to $85,000 total direct cost. This includes the
candidate's salary
of up to $75,000 per year plus fringe benefits, in accordance
with the salary structure of the grantee
institution, and must be consistent
with the level of effort. Additional funds of up to $10,000 may be
requested for
supplies and travel. Equipment may not be purchased except in unusual
circumstances
and not without prior approval of the NIH awarding component. The
maximum period of support for
any investigator is usually two years. Applicants
must contact the NIH staff listed under Inquiries
prior to submission to obtain
specific information about preparing and submitting an application.
7. Supplements
for Established Investigators Who Become Disabled
Established investigators on NIH research, program
project, or center grants who become disabled
during the current project period
may request funds for reasonable accommodations to permit
completion of the
currently funded research project.
Eligibility
Any currently funded Principal Investigator or
Co-Investigator (hereinafter referred to as Established
Investigator) on an NIH
research project grant, or center grant may request support for special
equipment,
an assistant, or other modifications to facilitate reasonable
accommodation to a disabling injury or
illness that has occurred during the
current project period.
Provisions
Support will be limited to items
that will permit the investigator to complete the remaining years of a
currently
funded research project. This might include: salary support for an individual
who can assist
the Established Investigator in meeting the goals of the research
project, specialized equipment such
as computers, or modifications of the
working environment. In all cases, the requested support must
be consistent with
the type of disability and the nature of the approved research. The total amount
of
support requested under this supplement must be reasonable in relationship to
the direct costs of the
parent award and the Established Investigator's role and
effort on the project. In future competing
applications, funds for continuation
of the accommodations provided under this supplement must be
requested in the
parent grant application and may NOT be requested as a research supplement.
Inquiries
Scientific/Research
Contacts
Principal Investigators interested in
participating in these programs must contact NIH staff
administering the parent
grant.
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