Procedures and Supplementary Information for Preparation, Submission, and Review of Applications for Diversity and Reentry Research Supplements for NINDS Grantees
Introduction
This supplementary information applies to applications requesting selected research supplements to active National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) grants. Its purpose is to clarify the application process for NINDS grantees and is not intended to substitute for the specific program announcements (PA). These are:
These research supplements may be requested by Principal Investigators of active NINDS grants who plan to serve as mentors for candidates nominated for support. The activities proposed in a supplement application must both advance the objectives of the parent grant and support the research training and advancement of the candidate. Due to limited funds for these supplements award decisions are based on the merit and training potential of the applications.
At the time of a supplement application the parent grant must have a reasonable period of time remaining at the time of possible award to support an optimal career development experience for the candidate. A reasonable period for a career development experience varies by level of training and must be justified in the application. A minimum of two years is appropriate for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and investigators. For high school or undergraduate students this period may be as short as a summer experience or one academic year. Prior to submission of an application, the Principal Investigator (Applicant) should contact the Program Director responsible for the supplements in the Office of Minority Health and Research to discuss the appropriate supplement duration for the proposed candidate.
Michelle D. Jones-London, Ph.D.
Program Director
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH
Office of Minority Health and Research
6001 Executive Blvd, NSC, Suite 2149
Bethesda, MD 20892-9535
Rockville, MD 20852 (for Express/Courier Service)
Telephone: (301) 451-7966
FAX: (301) 594-5929
Email: jonesmiche@ninds.nih.gov
Rolling deadline and review will no longer be applicable starting with Fiscal Year 2008, please refer to the Notice in the current program announcement.
Funding decisions for supplement applications will only be made three times a year, namely by the end of March, June, and December.
Application Receipt Date | Final Funding Decision |
---|---|
November 16th to February 15th | March |
February 16th to May 15th | June |
August 1st to November 15th | December |
Applications received after the cycle cut-off date will be processed and considered for funding in the next funding cycle, i.e., receipt after February 15th, would mean review in June.
Program Guidance in Development of the Application and the Career Development/Mentorship Plan
Diversity and Reentry Supplement awards cannot be used to expand the scope of the parent grant. All applications are reviewed
by program staff to assess the scope of the planned activities and evaluate their scientific merit and training potential.
It is imperative that prospective applicants contact their NINDS Program Director during initial preparation of a supplement
application and prior to its submission to discuss their goals and objectives. Critical issues to be discussed with the PD
may include, but are not limited to, the research development and mentoring plan activities and objectives and the potential
of the candidate to successfully continue their research career. Each application must include the following elements:
Eligibility for the PA:
All categories whether or Diversity or Re-Entry should define their eligibility for the PA in the form of a letter signed by the PI and countersigned by an Institution official.
For diversity, the supplement program at NINDS accepts any applicant that is determined to be underrepresented by the Grantee institution. The determination is usually supported by statistical or quantitative evidence of the underrepresentation of that particular group in biomedical or behavioral research at that institute or in the scientific research community (many use NSF statistical data).
For supplements to support individuals with disabilities, the application should include: 1) a statement providing information on the disability signed by the PI and countersigned by an Institution official and 2) and a letter from a doctor describing the nature of the disability, no medical records are necessary.
Summary of the Funded Grant or Project: A brief description of the Parent Grant specific aims must be provided.
Description of the Research Project or Research Experience for the Supplementee: The description must also describe the relevance of the funded research project to the mission of the NINDS.
Career Development Plan: An appropriate career development/mentorship plan for the candidate must be included in the application. The expectation is that the PI will prepare a detailed career development/mentorship plan that will include objectives and associated timelines for helping the candidate make the transition to the next stage of his/her research career. Required components of the career development plan include:
THE PLAN, including a summary of the funded grant or project, the plan and timeline for the research and career development experiences, a description of how these experiences will expand and foster the candidate's research capabilities, a description of how the proposed experiences relate to the specific research goals of the parent grant, and a description of the mentorship to be provided, MAY NOT EXCEED 8 PAGES. Applications exceeding the page limit will not be accepted for consideration.
Submission and Receipt of Applications
Three copies of the application and all supporting documentation for a Diversity or Reentry Research Supplement to NINDS should
be addressed to:
Ms. Melissa Copeland
Diversity Supplement Coordinator
Grants Management Branch, NINDS
Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 3254, MSC 9537
Rockville, Maryland 20892
Phone: 301-496-7480, Fax: 301-402-0219
Review and Award of Applications
Funding decisions are generally dependent on: (1) the merit of the application and the proposed project activities (i.e.,
the career development/mentorship plan); (2) the potential for continued research progress of the candidate; and (3) the availability
of funds.
Last updated September 17, 2008