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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Fogarty ARRA Supplement to International Research Scientist Development Award

As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), FIC is soliciting one year administrative supplements (for FY2009) to existing International Research Scientist Development (K01) awards for postdoctoral scientists who are in the last year of funding but have not yet attained a tenure-track faculty position. Supplement applications may request up to $100,000 direct costs per year for one year to support salary, career development and research expenses.

Supplement Application Requirements

Applications should contain the following PHS 398 form pages with the specified information (instructions and downloadable form pages can be found at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html):

• Cover letter including:
  • References to notice NOT-OD-056 and the Recovery Act Administrative Supplements
  • PD/PI name
  • Parent grant number
  • Dollar amount of the request
  • Name and title of the institutional official(s)
  • Contact information for PD/PI and institutional official(s)
  • Signature of institutional official(s)
• Face page- Form page 1
  • Fill in “Title of Project” with the title of the existing FIC grant to which the supplemental funds will be added
  • Check “Yes” for “Response to Specific Request for Application or Program Announcement or Solicitation,” leave “Number” blank and fill in “Title” with “Fogarty ARRA Supplement to International Research Scientist Development Award”
  • Program Director information is for the grantee of the existing FIC award to which supplemental funds will be added
  • “Human Subjects Research” and “Vertebrate Animals” boxes should be filled in with all NIH required information provided in the application
  • Face page must be signed by the appropriate institutional official
• Form page 2 (Supplement Project Summary, Relevance, Performance Sites)
• Form Page 2 continued (Key Personnel)
• Use the Initial Budget Period & Justification- Form Page 4 to list Year 1 detailed budget costs which may include:
  • Postdoctoral salary/stipend and fringe benefits
  • Travel for research or conferences
  • Research support- supplies, small equipment, etc.
  • Tuition/fees for courses, workshops, etc.
• Form page 5 Budget for Entire Proposed Project Period & Justification
• Biographical Sketch Format Pages and an updated list of current research support
• Targeted/Planned Enrollment Table Format Page (if human subjects are involved in proposed postdoctoral research)
• Note any changes to human and/or animal subjects (if applicable)
• IRB and/or IACUC approval documentation, including expiration dates (if applicable)
• Checklist Form Page

Applications should contain:

1. One-year time line of all planned activities
2. U.S. and Foreign Mentor Letters indicating commitment to continue mentorship
3. Career Development Plan
4. Mentored Research Plan

The Career Development Plan (2 pages maximum) should contain brief descriptions of:

• Progress in applicant’s career development during the existing K01 award
• Expected U.S. and foreign mentorship including the specific skills and expertise that will be developed through mentorship and how regular guidance will be provided
• How the proposed activities will contribute to grantee career development
• Additional training activities (courses, workshops, etc.)

The Postdoctoral Mentored Research Plan (5 pages maximum) should contain:

• Specific Research Aims
• An explanation of how the proposed research relates to the studies previously supported by the K01 award
• Background and Significance
• Training in responsible conduct of research
• Research Design, Methods, and Data Analysis

Please send an electronic version (pdf) of the signed application to FICFickrs@mail.nih.gov by June 1, 2009 and paper copy mailed to the following address, postmarked no later than June 1, 2009:

ATTN: DEAS
ARRA IRSDA Supplement Receipt
Fogarty International Center, NIH
Building 31, Room B2C39
31 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892-2220

Review Criteria

Applications will be reviewed on the basis of Recovery Act criteria that projects will accelerate the tempo of scientific research; allow for U.S. job creation and retention; and stimulate the U.S. economy by:

• enabling hiring of additional staff;
• enabling increased hours of current part-time staff;
• procuring additional needed equipment;
• And/or contracting for additional needed skills.

Applications will also be reviewed for:

• Scientific, technical and educational merit of the proposed activities as determined by administrative review
• Likelihood of enhancing the career development of the grantee to attain an independent research faculty position
• Likelihood that the proposal will contribute to the achievement of FIC’s goals as described in its strategic plan.

Contact:

Please contact Dr. Barbara Sina if you have any questions regarding this opportunity:

sinab@mail.nih.gov
301-402-9467