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Instructions to Principal Investigators
Applying for Research Supplements to Promote
Diversity in Health-Related Research
(Diversity Supplements) at the
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
The Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (or
"Diversity Supplements") program was established by the National Institutes of Health
(NIH) to increase the numbers of underrepresented scientists participating in biomedical
and behavioral research. Funding is provided to current NIH research grants to support a
minority, disabled, or disadvantaged student or investigator who wants to pursue a career
in the biomedical or behavioral research sciences, through research experiences with
NIH-funded investigators.
NIDA strongly supports and encourages participation in its diversity supplements
program. Support is available to minority and disabled students and investigators at the
high school, undergraduate, predoctoral, postdoctoral, and investigator levels. (PLEASE
NOTE: NIDA does not support and will not accept applications for funding at the
post-baccalaureate and post-master's degree levels.) For a description of the NIH
diversity supplements program, refer to NIH Program Announcement PA-05-015
"Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research."
The diversity supplements program at NIDA is intended to expand the support of
underrepresented groups in drug abuse research by providing funding to minority and
disabled students and investigators pursuing careers as biomedical or behavioral
scientists. Candidates may not be recipients of any type of Public Health Service
(PHS) funding support at the time of application. NIDA does not intend this program
as a replacement source of funds for interested parties.
Principal Investigators interested in applying for NIDA diversity supplements should
consult with Ms. Pamela Goodlow, NIDA Special Populations Office, before applying:
301/443-0441, or e-mail: pg46n@nih.gov
IMPORTANT: In order to avoid delays in review and funding, NIDA recommends
investigators use the following format in preparing applications:
- Complete all information on the front (face) page of PHS 398 (Research Grant
Application). Include the title and grant number of the parent grant on Line 1
of the page, and specify “Diversity Supplement� or “Research Supplements to
Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research� on line 2. Signature of the
Applicant Organization official with authority to sign grant applications is
required.
- Page numbers should be inserted at the bottom of each page of the application,
beginning with page 2.
- An abstract or summary of the funded parent grant or project must be
included. The abstract page from the funded parent project is preferred.
- Provide detailed description (at least 2-4 pages) of the research experience
proposed for the minority or disabled student or investigator. In this section,
include: 1) the actual work proposed for the candidate; 2) discussion of how the
candidate's proposed research will enhance his/her research capabilities; and, 3)
the relationship of the proposed research experience to the overall goals of the
parent grant. Proposed research must fall within the scientific scope of the parent
grant. (Note: NIDA does not support new research/research that expands
the scientific scope of the funded parent project.)
It is expected that candidates at the investigator level give evidence that research
proposed during the funding period will enhance research skills and lead directly
to careers as independent drug abuse researchers. Research plan should address
specific skills, responsibilities, and activities that demonstrate increasing
independence as researchers. Include timeline for applying for independent
research funding. Except in rare instances, funding for candidates at the
postdoctoral or investigator level will be limited to two years.
- A detailed plan for mentoring the candidate must be included. Describe
mentoring activities (e.g., routine meetings, supervision in writing, publishing;
etc.) and support throughout the duration of the period of funding, specifying the
mentor(s) for each major research activity.
- A written timetable for the proposed research experience, outlining the
candidate's major research and development activities by month and year, must
be provided. In this section, include proposed activities that will enhance the
research career development of the candidate (e.g., grant development activities).
- A signed statement (1-2 pages) from the proposed candidate, outlining his/her
interest in pursuing a research science career, particularly as it relates to drug
abuse/addiction, must be included. (Note: If the candidate is enrolled in a
master's level program, he/she should indicate any plans to enter Ph.D. or
equivalent program.) A current biographical sketch or curriculum vitae (use
"bio sketch" page from the PHS 398 application packet) from the candidate that
details education, work experience, science and research experiences, and
publications, must be included as well.
- A copy of the most recent transcript, if the candidate proposed for support is a
student at the high school, undergraduate or graduate level, must be provided.
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- Proposed budget, using the budget pages from PHS 398 (research grant
application) form, for proposed initial budget period and future years. All
columns and subheadings ("percentage effort on project," "fringe benefits," etc.)
must be complete; provide detailed justification for line items such as
"supplies" and "other expenses."
- High School: salary should be consistent with individual salary policies
- Undergraduate: up to $10.00/hr. *
- Predoctoral: up to $26,000/yr total, for salary, fringe benefits, and/or tuition
remission. *
- Postdoctoral: up to $46,000/yr. *
- Investigator: up to $60,000/yr. * (note: at least 40% effort on the parent
project is required of candidates at the investigator level
)
*For all levels of support, up to $500/yr. may be requested for "general supplies,"
and up to $1,500/yr. may be requested for conference/meetings travel.
- Enclose signed statement from the Principal Investigator of the parent grant
that certifies the eligibility of the candidate to receive funding through the
program based on ethnicity or disability (be specific regarding the ethnicity or
nature of disability). Indicate U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, and any
prior PHS research grant support received.
- If applicable, documentation that proposed research experience has received
approval by Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) or
human subjects Institutional Review Board (IRB) should be included.
- If candidate is a student or faculty at an institution different from that of the
parent grant, a letter from an official at the candidate's institution indicating
support and approval of participation by the candidate with no distraction or
interference from his/her studies or professional responsibilities, must be included
in the application.
- Carefully read, fill in page numbers, and insert attached Checklist Page to front
of application package before mailing to NIDA.
- Send--via Federal Express or overnight mail service--original application
(with appropriate institutional signatures) and five (5) copies to:
Pamela Goodlow
Special Populations Office
National Institute on Drug Abuse
6001 Executive Boulevard Room 4216
Rockville, MD 20857
The following checklist is to be attached to the front of your original
application, before mailing to the address below:
Pamela Goodlow
Special Populations Office
National Institute on Drug Abuse
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 4216
Rockville, MD 20857
Please check where appropriate or insert page numbers where applicable
1. |
Pages of applications are numbered |
Application consists of _____ pages |
2. |
Abstract or summary of funded parent grant or project |
Pages _____ thru _____ of application |
3. |
Detailed description of research experience proposed for eligible candidate |
Pages _____ thru _____ of application |
4. |
Timetable for proposed research |
Pages _____ thru _____ of application |
5. |
Detailed plan for mentoring eligible candidate |
Pages _____ thru _____ of application |
6. |
Proposed budget |
Pages _____ thru _____ of application |
7. |
IACUC & IRB approval, if appropriate |
Page _____ of application |
8. |
Signed statement from proposed candidate outlining interest |
Pages _____ thru _____ of application |
9. |
Current biographical sketch or curriculum vitae |
Pages _____ thru _____ of application |
10. |
Current or most recent transcript |
Pages _____ thru _____ of application |
11. |
Signed statement from PI verifying eligibility of candidate |
Page _____ of application |
12. |
Letter of support/approval if candidate is student or faculty at different institution |
NA _____ or Page _____ of application |
13. |
CHECKLIST – To be attached to front of original application before mailing. |
NOTE: Upon receipt of application package, NIDA will forward an email
acknowledgement of its receipt to the Principal Investigator. If email
acknowledgement is not received by the applicant institution, please call the NIDA
Special Populations Office (301/ 443-0441) to confirm receipt.
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