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page Planning for NIH Fellowship Application (August 8 deadline) 3 Abbreviations (new lingo) SF424 (R&R) Individual Fellowship Application Guide for NIH and AHRQ 4 5 Major sections of F applications NIH scoring system F application review (critique) template 6 7 8 Fellowship Applicant Biographical Sketch Overview/construction of typical Project Summary/Abstract Overview/construction of typical Specific Aims page Overview/construction of typical Sponsor’s Statement (6 pages) 11 14 15 16 Budget Planning Sample budget for F30 application COP form COP instructions Usual NIH calendar for submission/review/funding of F applications 18 19 20 23 27 Sample timeline (Section 8: Activities Planned Under This Award) Individual Development Plan (IDP) Responsible conduct of research (RCR) UTHSCSA courses/activities for consideration in an RCR plan Additional research training career development activities 28 29 30 31 33 RED flags in F applications 37 Linda's simplified version of NIH grant submission/review/funding Linda's fun word list Vocabulary list Postdoctoral Research & Science Policy Fellowship Opportunities 38 39 41 45 Helpful hot links NIH UTHSCSA 54 55 2 Planning for NIH Fellowship Application (August 8 deadline) Wednesday May 6 May 13 May 20 May 27 Jun 3 Jun 10 Jun 17 Jun 24 Jul 1 Discussion/Goal to Achieve INTRODUCTIONS / F‐grant and schedule of events
NIH Institutes / Scope & Mission eRA NIH Funding Opportunities/Program Announcements
Biosketch (5 pages) NIH CSR / Study Sections / Review Process
Specific Aims (1 page) Biosketch
Bring finished/unfinished product! Specific Aims Doctoral Dissertation/Research Experience (2 pages) Selection of Sponsor and Institution (1 page) Goals of Fellowship Training/Career (1 page) Activities Planned Under this Award (form) COP (UTHSCSA document...stays here!) Formally request letters of reference. Provide invitees with:
 application title  your eRA commons name and FOA number  your biosketch  NIH instructions (with URL) for electronic submission; their letter is limited to two pages  Specific Aims  DUE DATE D
DUE D
DATE D
DUE D
DATE D
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DATE DUE DATE Jul 8 Jul 15 Jul 22 Jul 29 Aug 8 Aug 9 Abstract (1 page) Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) (1 page)
Mentor/Co‐Mentor Biosketch (modified to include training) Consultants (if any, request biosketch and letter detailing their willingness and activities) Applications for Concurrent Support (1 page) Mentor/Co‐Mentor Sponsor’s Statement (6 pages) COP and Budget ● & ● Introduction (if a revised application) Respective Contributions (1 page) Resources / Equipment (unlimited pages) Additional Educational Information (unlimited pages…with name of author) Cover Letter (Identify institute, study section, and list of references)
Narrative (few sentences) Sharing plan & Animal or Human Subjects (if applicable) Deadline!!! CELEBRATE!!!! 3 Abbreviations (new lingo) for a complete list of all NIH
abbreviations, see (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/glossary.htm)
eRA
electronic Research Administration (NIH)
Cayuse
UTHSCSA electronic submission system to NIH
COP
Certificate of Proposal (UTHSCSA)
CSR
Center for Scientific Review (at the NIH)
FOA
Funding Opportunity Announcement
I/C
Institute/Centers (at the NIH)
NCI
National Cancer Institute (NIH)
NHLBI
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH)
NIA
National Institute of Aging (NIH)
NIDCR
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH)
NIH
National Institutes of Health
OER
Office of Extramural Research (at NIH)
OPA
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (at UTHSCSA)
OSP
Office of Sponsored Programs (at UTHSCSA)
PA
Program Announcement
RCR
Responsible Conduct of Research
RFA
Request for Applications
SF424
NIH Universal Grant Application Instructions.
SRO/SRA
Scientific Review Officer (NIH Study Section Administrator)
4 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service
SF424 (R&R)
Individual Fellowship
Application Guide for
NIH and AHRQ
A guide developed and maintained by NIH for preparing
and submitting individual fellowship applications via
Grants.gov to NIH and AHRQ using the SF424 (R&R)
Forms Version C application packages
Updated November 25, 2014 Available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/SF424_RR_Guide_Fellowship_VerC.pdf http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.htm#data 5 Major Sections of Individual NIH Fellowship (F) Proposals SF424 Parts:
□ Project Summary/Abstract (30 lines)
□ Project Narrative/Public Health Relevance (lay language; few sentences)
□ Biosketch (trainee, mentor and co-mentor, consultants, advisory committee members); form
□ Research Training Plan
□ Introduction, if resubmission (1 page)
□ Specific Aims (1 page)
□ Research Strategy (6 pages)
□ Significance
□ Approach
□ Bibliography (no page limit)
□ Facilities and Other Resources (no page limit)
□ Equipment (no page limit)
□ Resource Sharing Plan (if applicable)
Special Additional Parts:
□ Respective Contributions (1 page)
□ Selection of Sponsor & Institution (1 page)
□ Responsible Conduct of Research (1 page)
□ Applications for Concurrent Support (1 page)
□ Goals of Fellowship Training/Career (1 page)
□ Activities Planned under this Award (1 page)
□ Doctoral dissertation and/or Other Research Experience (2 pages)
□ Sponsor & Co-Sponsor (6 pages)
A – Research support
B – Prior fellows/trainees
C – Training Plan, Environment, Research Facilities
D – Number of Fellows/trainees during fellowship
E – Applicant’s qualifications & potential
□ Additional Educational Information (no page limit; not prepared by applicant)
Appendix items for F applications:
□ Copies of accepted manuscripts, abstracts, and patents (if not publically available)
□ Consultant letters
□ Additional Educational Information
Other ‘stuff’:
□ Cover letter (from applicant) to request study section and institute assignment and a list of
individuals who will provide letters of recommendation
□ Institutional letter if application requests consideration as a diversity application
6 NIH Scoring System: Score Descriptor Additional Guidance on Strengths/Weaknesses 1 Exceptional Exceptionally strong with essentially no weaknesses 2 Outstanding Extremely strong with negligible weaknesses 3 Excellent Very strong with only some minor weaknesses 4 Very Good Strong but with numerous minor weaknesses 5 Good Strong but with at least one moderate weakness 6 Satisfactory Some strengths but also some moderate weaknesses 7 Fair Some strengths but with at least one major weakness 8 Marginal A few strengths and a few major weaknesses 9 Poor Very few strengths and numerous major weaknesses Minor Weakness: An easily addressable weakness that does not substantially lessen impact Moderate Weakness: A weakness that lessens impact Major Weakness: A weakness that severely limits impact 7 Fellowship Application Review (Critique) Template F30/F31/F32/F33Review
If you cannot access the hyperlinks below, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/peer/critiques/f.htm. Application #: Applicant: Overall Impact
Reviewers will provide an overall impact score to reflect their assessment of the likelihood that the fellowship will enhance the candidate’s potential for, and commitment to, a productive independent scientific research career in a health‐related field, in consideration of the following scored and additional review criteria. An application does not need to be strong in all categories to be judged likely to have a major impact. Overall Impact/Merit Write a paragraph summarizing the factors that informed your Overall Impact score. Scored Review Criteria
Reviewers will consider each of the five review criteria below in the determination of scientific and technical merit, and give a separate score for each. 1. Fellowship Applicant Strengths  Weaknesses  2. Sponsors, Collaborators, and Consultants Strengths  Weaknesses  3. Research Training Plan Strengths  Weaknesses  4. Training Potential Strengths  Weaknesses  5. Institutional Environment & Commitment to Training Strengths  Weaknesses  8 Additional Review Criteria
As applicable for the project proposed, reviewers will consider the following additional items in the determination of scientific and technical merit, but will not give separate scores for these items.  A response for Protections for Human Subjects, Vertebrate Animals, and Biohazards is required for all applications.  A response for Inclusion of Women, Minorities and Children is required for Human Subjects Research Applications. Protections for Human Subjects
Comments (Required Unless Not Applicable):  Data and Safety Monitoring Plan (Applicable for Clinical Trials Only): Comments (Required Unless Not Applicable): o
Inclusion of Women, Minorities and Children Applicable Only for Human Subjects research and not IRB Exemption #4.
 Sex/Gender:  Race/Ethnicity:  Inclusion/Exclusion of Children under 21: Comments (Required Unless Not Applicable):  Vertebrate Animals Is the proposed research involving vertebrate animals scientifically appropriate, including the justification for animal usage and protections for research animals described in the Vertebrate Animal section?
Comments (Required Unless Not Applicable):  Biohazards Comments (Required Unless Not Applicable):  Additional Review Considerations
As applicable for the project proposed, reviewers will address each of the following items, but will not give scores for these items and should not consider them in providing an overall impact score. Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research Click Here to Select
Comments on Format (Required):  Comments on Subject Matter (Required):  Comments on Faculty Participation (Required):  Comments on Duration (Required):  Comments on Frequency (Required):  9 Select Agents Comments (Required Unless Not Applicable):  Resource Sharing Plans Comments (Required):  Budget and Period of Support Recommended budget modifications or possible overlap identified:  Additional Comments to Applicant
Reviewers may provide guidance to the applicant or recommend against resubmission without fundamental revision. Additional Comments to Applicant (Optional)
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10 OMB No. 0925-0001/0002 (Rev. 08/12 Approved Through 8/31/2015)
FELLOWSHIP APPLICANT BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH – THIS IS NOW OUTDATED…DO NOT USE!
USE ONLY FOR INDIVIDUAL PREDOCTORAL and POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS. DO NOT EXCEED FOUR PAGES.
NAME OF FELLOWSHIP APPLICANT
POSITION TITLE
eRA COMMONS USER NAME (credential, e.g., agency login)
EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with baccalaureate or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and
residency training if applicable.)
DEGREE
INSTITUTION AND LOCATION
MM/YY
FIELD OF STUDY
(if applicable)
NOTE: The Biographical Sketch may not exceed four pages. Follow the formats and instructions
below.
A. Personal Statement
B. Positions and Honors
List in chronological order all non-degree training, including postdoctoral research training, all employment
after college, and any military service. Clinicians should include information on internship, residency and
specialty board certification (actual and anticipated with dates) in addition to other information requested.
State the Activity/Occupation and include beginning/end dates, field, name of institution/company, and the
name of your supervisor/employer.
ACTIVITY/OCCUPATION
BEGINNING
DATE
(mm/yy)
ENDING
DATE
(mm/yy)
FIELD
INSTITUTION/COMPANY
SUPERVISOR/
EMPLOYER
Academic and Professional Honors
C. Selected Publications and Patent Citations
D. Scholastic Performance
YEAR
SCIENCE COURSE TITLE
GRADE
YEAR
OTHER COURSE TITLE
GRADE
Be sure to include GRE and/or MCAT or DCAT scores and percentiles as well as means for that test
cycle
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NEW - APPLICANT BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH – Required after May 25, 2015
Use only for individual predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, dissertation research grants (R36),and Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in
Health-Related Research (Admin Suppl). DO NOT EXCEED FIVE PAGES.
NAME OF APPLICANT:
eRA COMMONS USER NAME (credential, e.g., agency login):
POSITION TITLE:
EDUCATION/TRAINING (Most applicants will begin with baccalaureate or other initial professional education, such as
nursing. Include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. High school students should list their current
institution and associated information. Add/delete rows as necessary.)
INSTITUTION AND LOCATION
DEGREE
(if applicable)
START DATE
MM/YYYY
END DATE
(or expected end
date)
MM/YYYY
FIELD OF STUDY
NOTE: The Biographical Sketch may not exceed five pages. Follow the formats and instructions below.
A.
Personal Statement
Briefly describe why you are well-suited to receive the award for which you are applying. The relevant factors
may include aspects of your training; your previous experimental work on this specific topic or related topics;
your technical expertise; your collaborators or scientific environment; and your past performance in this or
related fields (you may mention specific contributions to science that are not included in Section C). Also, you
may identify up to four peer-reviewed publications that specifically highlight your experience and qualifications
for this project. If you wish to explain impediments to your past productivity, you may include a description of
factors such as family care responsibilities, illness, disability, and active duty military service.

R36 Applicants (PD/PI) Only:
In addition to the information outlined above, include a description of your career goals and intended
career trajectory, as well as your interest in the specific areas of research designated in the FOA.

Diversity Supplement Candidates Only:
In addition to the information outlined above, include a description of your general scientific
achievements and/or interests, as well as your specific research objectives and career goals. Indicate
any source(s) of current funding.
B.
Positions and Honors
List in chronological order all non-degree training, including postdoctoral research training, all employment
after college, and any military service. High school students and undergraduates may include any previous
positions. Clinicians should include information on internship, residency and specialty board certification (actual
and anticipated with dates) in addition to other information requested. This information is used in the reviewing
the application and in determining the stipend level for Postdoctoral Fellowships. State the Activity/Occupation
and include start/end dates, field, name of institution/company, and the name of your supervisor/employer. If
you are not currently located at the applicant organization, include your projected position at the applicant
organization as well.
12 ACTIVITY/
OCCUPATION
START ENDING
DATE
DATE
(mm/yy) (mm/yy)
FIELD
INSTITUTION/
COMPANY
SUPERVISOR/
EMPLOYER
Academic and Professional Honors
List any academic and professional honors that would reflect upon your potential for a research career and
qualifications. Include all scholarships, traineeships, fellowships, and development awards. Indicate sources of
awards, dates, and grant or award numbers. List current memberships in professional societies, if applicable.
C.
Contributions to Science (for predoctoral students and more advanced candidates only; high
school students, undergraduates, and postbaccalaureates should skip this section)
Considering your level of experience, briefly describe your most significant contributions to science. While all
applicants may describe up to five contributions, graduate students and postdoctorates are encouraged to
consider highlighting two or three they consider most significant. These may include research papers,
abstracts, book chapters, reviews, as well as non-publication research products, such as materials, methods,
models, or protocols. For each contribution, indicate the historical background that frames the scientific
problem; the central finding(s); the relevance of the finding(s) to science, technology, or public health; and your
specific role in the described work. For each contribution, you may reference up to four peer-reviewed
publications or other non-publication research products (can list audio or video products; patents; data and
research materials; databases; educational aids or curricula; instruments or equipment; models; protocols; and
software or netware) that are relevant to the described contribution. The description of each contribution should
be no longer than one half page including figures and citations. Please also provide a URL to a full list of your
published work as found in a publicly available digital database such as SciENcv or My Bibliography, which are
maintained by the US National Library of Medicine. Manuscripts listed as “pending publication” or “in
preparation” should be included and identified. Indicate if you previously used another name that is reflected in
any of the citations.
D.
Scholastic Performance
Predoctoral applicants: Using the chart provided, list by institution and year all undergraduate and graduate
courses with grades. In addition, in the space following the chart, explain any marking system if other than 1100, A, B, C, D, F, or 0-4.0 if applicable. Show levels required for a passing grade.
Postdoctoral applicants: Using the chart provided, list by institution and year all undergraduate courses and
graduate scientific and/or professional courses germane to the training sought under this award with grades. In
the space following the chart, explain any marking system if other than 1-100, A, B, C, D, F, or 0-4.0 if
applicable. Show levels required for a passing grade.
YEAR
SCIENCE COURSE TITLE
GRADE YEAR
OTHER COURSE TITLE
GRADE
Be sure to include GRE and/or MCAT or DCAT scores and percentiles as well as means for that test cycle
13 Overview/construction of typical Project Summary/Abstract SELF‐CONTAINED, CONCISE, AND POWERFUL SUMMARY...must fit within the allowed space limitations in the form *********************************************************************************
Introduction - ~2-3 sentences to set the stage about the area of research and the nature of the problem to be
studied, i.e., why do we care about the problem? <<<THESE FEW SENTENCES MUST ADDRESS THE
IMPORTANCE OF THE AREA TO BE EXAMINED IN THE PROPOSED STUDIES>>>>>>>>
Statement of the problem / gap in knowledge that will be filled in the planned studies, i.e., what do you want to
learn?
Overall hypothesis
The following aims will address this hypothesis:
Specific Aim #1
Specific Aim #2
Specific Aim #3.
<<<<Methods/approaches to be used to address the Specific Aims are usually BRIEF (or not
mentioned) and are summarized at the end of the aims, e.g., molecular and genetic studies will be
accomplished using an in vitro cell culture system, i.e., primary cultures of human umbilical vein
endothelial cells
blah blah blah)>>>>>
Implications of the results to be obtained: Significance/Innovation/Impact, e.g., how will the results of the
planned studies add to the body of knowledge to potentially change our understanding. For instance, ‘these
studies are significant because…’ or ‘these studies are innovative because …’ or ‘these studies will have
impact because…’
And, brief concluding comment regarding how this training will prepare you for the next step in your career
development, e.g., faculty or postdoc, towards your ultimate goal to become an independent investigator
****************************************************
Be careful to define all abbreviations when first used. 14 Overview/construction of typical Specific Aims page Specific Aims
Succinct statement regarding the overall research area in relation to human health and
disease. For example: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in
developed countries and is highly associated with numerous risk factors. These factors include
genetics, diet, obesity, cigarette smoking, hypertension, blah blah blah.
What's known (this section should include references!)
~3/8 page Gap in knowledge (i.e., what's missing). For example: Despite advances in the
diagnosis and treatment of occlusive cardiovascular disease, the mechanisms involved in
_____________ remain to be established.
The proposed studies will address this gap by _______________. The combined results
of these investigations will ___________________.
The longtem goal of these research efforts will examine the hypothesis that
__________________. The following Specific Aims will address this hypothesis as follows:
Specific Aim #1: To
verb
(define, establish, elucidate etc)
Hypothesis:
Rationale and/or Approach:
Specific Aim #2: To
verb
(define, establish, elucidate etc)
Hypothesis:
~3/8 page Rationale and/or Approach:
Specific Aim #3: To
verb
(define, establish, elucidate etc)
Hypothesis:
Rationale and/or Approach:
~1/4 page Summary paragraph with restatement of the problem to be addressed and the area/approach of
study. For example: In summary, the proposed studies will ___________________. The
proposed studies are significant because___________________. The planned approach is
innovative because ___________________. As a result, these studies will have a significant
impact on our understanding/approach to ___________________.and will lead to improved
treatments for ___________ to reduce the death and disability associated with these
devastating disorders. Completion of the proposed studies will also insure the comprehensive
research training of the applicant and contribute to the development of a successful career as
an independent (clinican) investigator.
15 Overview/construction of typical Sponsor’s Statement (6 pages total) Section II - SPONSOR (AND CO-SPONSOR if included) INFORMATION
A. Research Support Available
Include a separate table for Sponsor and Co-Sponsor.
PI
Funding
Source
Grant #
Title
Status
Dates
Annual
Direct Cost
B. Sponsor’s/Co-Sponsor’s Previous Fellows/Trainees
Trainee
Year of
Entry
Select Trainees for Dr. _____
Prior Institution
Research Topic
and Degree
Trainee
Year of
Entry
Select Trainees for Dr. _____
Prior Institution
Research Topic
and Degree
Current Position
Current Position
Total Previous Trainees
Predoctoral
Postdoctoral
_____ (Sponsor)
______ (Co-Sponsor)
C. Training Plan, Environment, Research Facilities
Training Plan.
Details of elements of training (planned specific research activities, graduate track/program description,
course work, writing/presentation skills, RCR, mentoring). Below is a list of possible/highly recommended
topics for inclusion.
Lab meetings. How often? Who is present? Who presents? Critique/feedback? Experimental planning?
One-on-one meetings with Sponsor/Co-Sponsor (Mentor/Co-Mentor). Also a good idea to include
mention of dissertation committee and planned meetings.
Professional meetings/conferences.
16 Coursework.
Medical (or Dental) School, if appropriate in the training plan.
Graduate School. Required and elective courses are as follows:
2015 2016
2017
2018
2019
Course name/number
Course name/number
Course name/number
Seminars and Journal Clubs.
Required Seminars/Journal Club
Name (meeting frequency)
Name (meeting frequency)
Networking opportunities for interaction with other groups and scientists, both local and beyond.
Environment.
Research Facilities.
D. Number of Fellows/Trainees to be Supervised During the Fellowship
Describe the rank/status of each, e.g., one postdoctoral fellow, 1 rotation student each
two months, 1 visiting faculty, etc.
E. Applicant’s Qualifications and Potential for a Research Career
This is where the sponsor/co-sponsor provide glowing comments about the applicant.
17 Budget Planning: NRSA Stipends for FY2015 (see details at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice‐files/NOT‐OD‐15‐048.html Predoctoral: for individual fellowships (F30, F31): One stipend level is used for all predoctoral candidates, regardless of
the level of experience.
Career Level
Years of
Experience
Stipend for FY
2014
Monthly Stipend
Predoctoral
All
$22,920
$1,910
Postdoctoral: for individual fellowships (F32): The stipend level for the entire first year of support is determined by the
number of full years of relevant postdoctoral experience when the award is issued. Relevant experience may include
research experience (including industrial), teaching assistantship, internship, residency, clinical duties, or other time spent
in a health-related field beyond that of the qualifying doctoral degree. Once the appropriate stipend level has been
determined, the fellow must be paid at that level for the entire grant year. The stipend for each additional year of
Kirschstein-NRSA support is the next level in the stipend structure and does not change mid-year.
Career Level
Years of
Experience
Stipend for FY
2015
Monthly Stipend
Postdoctoral
0
$42,840
$3,570
1
$44,556
$3,713
2
$46,344
$3,862
3
$48,192
$4,016
4
$50,112
$4,176
5
$52,116
$4,343
6
$54,216
$4,518
7 or More
$56,376
$4,698
Tuition and Fees

Predoctoral Fellows: For individual fellowships (F30, F31), an amount per predoctoral trainee
equal to 60% of the level requested by the applicant institution, up to $16,000 per year, will be
provided. If the trainee or fellow is enrolled in a program that supports formally combined, dualdegree training (e.g., MD/PhD, DO/PhD, DDS/PhD, AuD/PhD, DVM/PhD), the amount provided per
trainee or fellow will be 60% of the level requested, up to $21,000 per year.

Postdoctoral Fellows: For individual fellowships (F32), an amount per postdoctoral trainee or
fellow equal to 60% of the level requested by the applicant institution, up to $4,500 per year, will be
provided. If the trainee or fellow is enrolled in a program that supports postdoctoral individuals in
formal degree-granting training, an amount per postdoctoral trainee or fellow equal to 60% of the
level requested by the applicant institution, up to $16,000 per year, will be provided.
Institutional Allowance for Individual Fellows
The allowance for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows will be paid at the amounts shown below for all
competing and non-competing awards made with FY 2015 funds. Institutional Allowance for individual
fellows (F30, F31, F32) (including health insurance):


Predoctoral Fellows: $4,200
Postdoctoral Fellows: $7,850
18 Sample budget for F30 application year‐01 GS1 year‐02 GS2 year‐03 GS3 year‐04 GS4 year‐05 MS3 year‐06 MS4 $22, 476 $22, 476 $22, 476 $22, 476 $22, 476 $22, 476 Tuition and Fees $5,500 $5,775 $6,064 $6,367 $18,400 $19,320 Institutional Allowance $4,200 $4,200 $4,200 $4,200 $4,200 $4,200 Total ‐ Direct Costs $32,176 $32,721 $32,740 $33,043 $45,076 $45,996 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Stipend Indirect costs TOTAL COSTS $32,176 $32,721 $32,740 $33,043 $45,076 $45,996
Note: tuition/fees are included at full amount in budget; NIH will only fund 60% of ACTUAL (if awarded). Expenses for tuition/fees are increased by 5%/year. 19 Certificate of Proposal (COP)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
210-567-2340 / grants@uthscsa.edu
This form is required by OSP with all externally sponsored proposals and agreements. Instructions and definitions of terms can be found
online at http://research.uthscsa.edu/osp/forms/copinstructions.doc.
Project Title:
Sponsor: _______________________________________________________________ Due Date: ___________________________
Prime Sponsor (if flow-through): _____________________________________________ Deadline Type:
Postmark
Receipt
FOA or RFP # or title: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity Type:
Research
Project Status:
New
Clinical Study
Resubmission
Training
Services
Competitive Renewal
Testing
Other: _______________________
Non-Competing Grant Progress Report
Supplement
If renewal or continuation: Grant #: _______________________________ Current HSC PGID #: ______________________________
Investigator(s) Information
INVESTIGATOR(S) CERTIFICATION: My signature below certifies that (1) I am not delinquent on any federal debt; (2) I am not presently
debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from current transactions by any federal
department or agency; (3) I have not and will not lobby any federal agency on behalf of this award; (4) The information submitted within the
application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge; (5) I understand that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements
or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties; (6) I agree to accept responsibility for the scientific conduct of the
project; and (7) I will be responsible for meeting the requirements of the award, including, but not limited to providing the proper
stewardship of sponsored funds, submitting all required technical progress reports on a timely basis, properly disclosing all inventions to
the Office of Technology Transfer and Commercialization, and adhering to all federal compliance requirements.
Principal Investigator/Project Director: ___________________________________________ Employee ID #: _______________
**Choose one**
Department: __________________________________________________________________ School ______________________
Phone #: ___________________________________
Annual Committed Effort on Project: ______ %
Center/Institute Affiliation(s):
VA Appointment with compensation:
Barshop
CTRC
CHA
GCCRI
IIMS
RII
_______________________________________________
(signature)
Participating Investigator: ______________________________________________________ Employee ID #: _______________
**Choose one**
Department: __________________________________________________________________ School ______________________
Phone #: ___________________________________
Annual Committed Effort on Project: ______ %
Center/Institute Affiliation(s):
VA Appointment with compensation:
Barshop
CTRC
CHA
GCCRI
IIMS
RII
_______________________________________________
(signature)
Participating Investigator: ______________________________________________________ Employee ID #: _______________
**Choose one**
Department: __________________________________________________________________ School ______________________
Phone #: ___________________________________
Annual Committed Effort on Project: ______ %
Center/Institute Affiliation(s):
VA Appointment with compensation:
Barshop
CTRC
CHA
GCCRI
IIMS
RII
_______________________________________________
(signature)
(If additional participating investigators are involved, attach additional sheets as necessary)
Proposed Project Dates (mm/dd/yyyy):
Budget Requested:
Initial Period:
____________ to ____________
Direct $_____________
F&A $_____________
0
Total $_____________
Entire Period: ____________ to ____________
Direct $_____________
F&A $_____________
0
Total $_____________
Contact for proposal questions/pickup: _________________________________________
____________________________
name
Location of Project:
on campus
phone number
off campus, identify: ________________________________________________
(room and/or building)
F&A (Indirect Cost) Rate Applied: __________%
Project Key Words (at least one required):
Choose one
Choose one
Will project involve the use of:
Vertebrate animals or animal tissues/fluids?
Yes
No
IACUC Approval Date: _____________________
Human subjects?
Choose one
Choose one
Yes
Pending
Approved
Protocol # ______________________
No
IRB Approval Date: _______________________
If yes, IACUC is:
If yes, IRB is:
Pending
Approved
Protocol # ______________________
Check all that apply:
recombinant DNA
infectious agents
chemical carcinogens
radioisotopes
select agents or toxins
List: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Check all applicable Institutional Core Facilities that were used to develop proposal data and/or will be used to complete the project:
Advance Translational Technologies
Biomolecular NMR
Center for Macromolecular Interactions
Flow Cytometry
Genomics
GCCRI Genome Sequencing Facility
High Throughput Screening Facility
Optical Imaging Facility
Mass Spectrometry Laboratory
Nucleic Acids
X-ray Crystallography
Will the project include a subaward/consortium to any other institution(s)?
YES
NO
If yes, list institution(s): __________________________________________________________________________________
Have you and all of the key project personnel completed the annual Report of Financial Interests (COI)
as required by Health Science Center policy?
If discloser has not been submitted, or if there have been any changes of circumstances
related to the disclosure, complete or modify online at http://vpr.uthscsa.edu/iDisclose/
YES
NO
YES
NO
Do you or any of the key project personnel have consulting arrangements, hold board membership,
serve as an officer or key employee, have line management responsibilities, or own substantial equity
holdings with the sponsor, subcontractor or potential vendor?
YES
NO
Do you believe that the proposal contains ideas, processes, or principles that could be commercialized
or that may be of interest to industry?
YES
NO
Will the project involve collaboration with a foreign entity or government or travel outside of the U.S.?
YES
NO
Does the project involve research in controlled areas and/or controlled technology as defined by the
Department of Commerce (EAR) or Department of State (ITAR)?
YES
NO
Will the project require new space?
YES
NO
Will the project require renovations to existing space?
YES
NO
Have you and all of the key project personnel completed the Conflict of Interest training as required by
Health Science Center policy?
If no, complete online at http://kc.uthscsa.edu/kc/login.asp
UPON AWARD:
In what department/center/institute/other unit should the primary project ID be established?
___________________________________________________
(Department Name)
______________________________________
(Department ID #)
Who will be authorized signatories on the primary project ID?
Name:
____________________________________________
Employee ID#
_______________________________
____________________________________________
_______________________________
____________________________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
____________________________________________
NOTES:
Please use this space to provide any additional information that may be helpful in reviewing this proposal.
Health Science Center Endorsements
DEPARTMENT CHAIR SIGNATURE(S): By signing below, the Department Chair(s) certify that this project corresponds with the goals
and objectives of the department, and that agreement has been reached regarding the type and amount of departmental resources that
will be required to assist the PI(s) in completing the project.
Primary PI’s Department Chair ____________________________________________________________ (date) ________________
Department Chair Signatures for Participating Investigators (as necessary):
Dept ______________________________ Chair ____________________________________________ (date) ________________
Dept ______________________________ Chair ____________________________________________ (date) ________________
Dept ______________________________ Chair ____________________________________________ (date) ________________
(If more signatures are required, attach additional signature sheets as necessary)
CENTER/INSTITUTE DIRECTOR SIGNATURE: required when resources or space of a Center or Institute will be utilized in the conduct
of the project. By signing below, the Director(s) certify that this project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Center/Institute,
and that agreement has been reached regarding the type and amount of Center/Institute resources that will be required to assist the PI(s)
in completing the project.
**Choose one**
Center/Institute _____________________________
Director __________________________________
(date) ________________
**Choose one**
Center/Institute _____________________________
Director __________________________________
(date) ________________
(If more signatures are required, attach additional signature sheets as necessary)
DEAN’S SIGNATURE: OSP is responsible for obtaining Dean signatures when necessary. By signing below, the Dean certifies that this
project conforms to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, supports the teaching and research objectives of the school, that
resources necessary to conduct the project are available or have been approved, and that all exceptions noted are satisfactory.
Dean _______________________________________________________________________________
(date) ________________
________________________________________
OSP Reviewer/Date
revised 11/14/vh
Certificate of Proposal (COP): Instructions and Definitions The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Office of Sponsored Programs
Introduction:
To ensure that guidelines are met and that the academic and intellectual objectives of the Health Science
Center are maintained, all proposals must be reviewed at appropriate administrative levels prior to submission.
As such, the Certificate of Proposal (COP) must be completed for all proposals and applications that request
funding to outside sponsors that may result in a grant, contract, or other agreement. A new COP is required
each time a proposal is submitted for new funding, resubmissions, competitive renewals, and supplements.
When the COP is submitted to the Office of Sponsored Programs, please also include any specific sponsor
guidelines that are applicable to the proposal or application.
Instructions and definitions for completing the COP are defined below.
General Information:
Proposal Title: Complete title of the project. This should exactly match the project title provided to the
sponsor.
Sponsor: Name of the sponsor to which the proposal is being submitted, such as "NIH", "DOD", “Welch
Foundation", or "Pfizer, Inc". If the proposal is directed to a foundation and is not related to an advertised
solicitation for applications, please contact Linda Lopez-George in the Office of Institutional Advancement.
If this is a flow-through application (i.e. this is a proposal for the HSC to be a subawardee or contractor on
another institution’s overall proposal), the Sponsor is the name of the institution or entity that will provide
funding directly to the HSC.
Prime Sponsor (if flow-through): If this is a flow-through application, enter the name of the primary funding
agency to which the overall proposal is being submitted.
For example, if XYZ University is applying to NIH and includes a subaward to UTHSCSA, our sponsor is XYZ
University and the Prime Sponsor is NIH.
Due Date: Date on which the proposal is due to the funding agency. For flow-through applications, enter the
date the HSC proposal is due to the prime submitting institution, not the Prime Sponsor’s deadline for the
overall proposal submission.
Deadline Type: Indicate the deadline type. Postmark means that the proposal must be stamped by the post
office on the sponsor due date. Receipt means that the proposal must be received by the sponsor on the due
date, either electronically or by mail.
Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) or Request for Proposal (RFP) # or title: A funding
opportunity announcement (FOA) is a specific call for applications issued by the sponsor, sometimes referred
to as a program announcement (PA or PAR), request for applications (RFA), or request for proposals (RFP).
For grants.gov/Cayuse application submissions, list the applicable FOA number. For federal contracts, please
list the Request for Proposal (RFP) number applicable to the contract proposal. For private sponsors or in
cases where there is no FOA number, list the title of the applicable funding opportunity.
Activity Type: Indicate the primary type of activity to be supported by the funds requested in this application.
Check only one.
Project Status: If application has not been submitted to the agency before, check "New". If application was
previously reviewed and not funded by the agency and is being resubmitted, check "Resubmission". If
application is competing for funding for a new segment of a continuing project, check "Competitive Renewal".
If application is a non-competing continuation of funding which was previously approved, or a progress report,
check "Non-Competing Grant Progress Report”. If the application requests additional funding for an approved
on-going project, check "Supplement".
23 If renewal or continuation: Grant # / Current HSC PGID#: If the submission is a renewal / competitive
continuation of a current or past funded project, please provide the sponsor’s assigned grant number and/or
the most recent HSC project ID number as a point of reference.
Principal Investigator(s)/Project Director(s) Information:
Principal Investigator/Project Director: Name of the investigator responsible for the oversight of the entire
project. For multiple-PI projects, enter the Contact PI.
Employee Badge ID#: Enter the HSC employee Badge ID number. It is not necessary to include leading
zeroes.
Department: Name of the department in which the investigator has his or her primary academic appointment.
If applicable, the division within the department in which the investigator has his or her primary academic
appointment can also be included on this line.
School: Affiliation of investigator – Dental School (“Dental”), School of Health Professions ("Health
Professions"), School of Medicine ("Medical"), or School of Nursing (“Nursing”). If none of the above apply,
leave blank.
Phone Number: Enter the phone number for the Principal Investigator/Project Director.
Annual Committed Effort on Project: Enter the amount of time the faculty member expects to commit on the
project stated as a percent of total professional effort. Note that this figure represents HSC effort commitment
on the project, regardless of whether the grant requests salary or not. For joint-appointed faculty committing
both HSC and VA effort, this figure should include only the HSC portion of effort.
VA Appointment: If the investigator currently holds a joint university/VA appointment and receives
compensation from the VA, check this box.
Center/Institute Affiliation(s): Currently the HSC has six (6) Center/Institutes as defined by the UT Board of
Regents Rules: Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies (Barshop), Cancer Therapy & Research
Center (CTRC), Center for Healthy Aging (CHA), Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (GCCRI),
Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science (IIMS), and Research Imaging Institute (RII). To be a member
or have an affiliation, you must be identified by the Center/Institute as such. Please check all Center/Institute
affiliations that apply to the investigator.
Principal Investigator/Project Director Signature: Signature of the PI/PD indicates agreement to be bound
by the Investigator Certification. Signature also represents agreement with committed effort. OSP will accept
original and/or digital signatures.
Participating Investigator(s) Information:
Participating Investigator(s): Complete additional information for all other HSC faculty-level personnel that
will commit effort to the project, regardless of whether salary is requested from the grant or not. If more than
two (2) additional investigators are involved, use the COP Continuation Page as needed:
http://research.uthscsa.edu/osp/forms/cop_cont.pdf.
.
Signature of additional faculty investigators that will participate and contribute effort on the project is required.
Signature indicates agreement to be bound by the Investigator Certification, and agreement with committed
effort. OSP will accept original and/or digital signatures.
Proposal Details:
Proposed Project Dates, Initial Period: Enter the proposed dates of initial budget period of the project.
Initial budget period entries are not required for industry-sponsored (non-federal) clinical studies.
Budget Requested, Initial Period: Enter the total Direct and F&A (indirect) costs for the initial budget period
of the project. Total costs will automatically calculate. Initial budget period entries are not required for
industry-sponsored (non-federal) clinical studies.
Proposed Project Dates, Entire Period: For projects spanning over multiple budget periods, enter the dates
of the entire period of the project. The entire budget period entries are not required for non-competing grant
progress reports.
Budget Requested, Entire Period: For projects spanning over multiple budget periods, enter the total Direct
and F&A (indirect) costs for all budget periods of the project. Total costs will automatically calculate. The
entire budget period entries are not required for non-competing grant progress reports.
24 Contact for proposals: Name and phone number of the person to contact for questions, comments, and
mailing.
Location of Project: If 50% or more of the project will take place on-campus, check on-campus. If more than
50% of the project will take place off-campus, please check off-campus and identify the off-campus location in
the space provided. On-campus is defined as space owned or leased with non-federal funds by the HSC.
F&A (Indirect Cost) Rate Applied: Enter the rate used to calculate the F&A recovery amount.
Project Key Words: At least one key word is required and must be selected from the drop down list. Choose
the primary areas and any secondary areas applicable to the project. This information is used to distinguish
project subject areas and identify faculty with interests in these areas.
Use of Vertebrate Animals or Animal Tissues/Fluids: Indicate if any aspect of the project uses vertebrate
animals by checking "Yes” or “No”.
 If checking “Yes”, indicate the status of current IACUC approval covering the proposed project by
selecting “Pending” or “Approved”. In most cases, it is not required to have a current IACUC approval
at the proposal submission stage and therefore “Pending” is an acceptable choice. Choose “Approved”
only if there is a current IACUC approval for this project available.
 If already approved, provide the current IACUC approval date and protocol number in the space
provided. In most cases, the approval date should be within one (1) year; if date of approval is more
than one (1) year old, the protocol is expired and the status should be indicated as “Pending” instead.
Use of Human Subjects: Indicate if any aspect of the project involves the use of human research participants
by checking “Yes” or “No”.
 If checking “Yes”, indicate the status of current IRB approval covering the proposed project by selecting
“Pending” or “Approved”. In most cases, it is not required to have a current IRB approval at the
proposal submission stage and therefore “Pending” is an acceptable choice. Choose “Approved” only if
there is a current IRB approval for this project available.
 If already approved, provide the current IRB approval date and protocol number in the space provided.
In most cases, the approval date should be within one (1) year; if date of approval is more than one (1)
year old, the protocol is expired and the status should be indicated as “Pending” instead.
Involves the use of: Mark as appropriate and list details if the project involves the use of any of the following:
 Recombinant DNA or any technique using altered DNA
 Infectious agents
 Chemical carcinogens
 Radiological materials
 Hazardous materials
Please contact the Environmental Health & Safety office for additional requirements when using any of the
above referenced items.
Institutional Core Facilities: Indicate which, if any, of the following institutional core facilities are anticipated
to be used to complete the proposed project:
 Advance Translational Technologies
 Biomolecular NMR
 Center for Macromolecular Interactions
 Flow Cytometry
 Genomics
 GCCRI Genome Sequencing Facility
 High Throughput Screening Facility
 Optical Imaging Facility
 Mass Spectrometry Laboratory
 Nucleic Acids
 X-ray Crystallography
Yes/No questions:
 Subaward/Consortium. If the project will involve a subaward/consortium, name any institutions that will
receive a portion of the funding requested in the proposal through a subaward agreement. Do not
name individual consultants or unpaid collaborators here.
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Annual Report of Financial Interests. Annual disclosure is required by all faculty researchers named on
the COP as well as all other HSC personnel involved in the design, conduct or reporting of research.
Indicate whether all applicable HSC personnel involved in the proposed project have completed the
disclosure. If NO, the personnel should do so immediately online at https://vpr.uthscsa.edu/iDisclose.
Conflict of Interest training. Completion of the online COI training is required by all faculty researchers
named on the COP. Indicate whether all applicable HSC faculty involved in the proposed project have
completed the training.
If NO, the faculty should do so immediately online at
https://kc.uthscsa.edu/kc/login.asp.
Relationships to the sponsor. Indicate if the PI and any of the key project personnel have relationships
to the sponsor.
Commercialization.
Indicate if any aspects of the proposed project have potential for
commercialization.
Foreign Involvement. Indicate if foreign collaborations and/or travel are proposed.
Export Controls. Indicate if the project involves research governed by export controls. For additional
information regarding export controls, please visit
http://research.uthscsa.edu/osp/ExportControls.shtml.
New Space. Indicate whether any additional new space will be necessary to perform the work
proposed.
Renovations. Indicate if renovations or expansion of facilities will be necessary to perform the work
proposed.
Award Information:
Establishment of primary project ID: List the department that will administer the project if funded. This field
will be used as the designated Dept ID when the primary Project/Grant (PGID) is established by OSP. Be sure
to indicate both department name and ID number.
Authorized Signatories: For the primary project, list the name and employee ID of each person that will be
authorized to approve transactions if the proposal is funded.
Notes: Detail any information that would be helpful for the review and processing of the proposal. It is not
necessary to provide project abstract or other scientific details of the project here; this field is intended for
information you may need to communicate to your OSP Reviewer that is not provided elsewhere in the COP.
Health Science Center Endorsements:
Department Chair Signatures: Signature of the chairperson heading the department of the PI is required.
Additionally, if faculty members from differing departments are involved, signatures of the chairperson(s)
heading those department(s) are required. If more than four (4) chair signatures are required, attach additional
signature sheets as necessary.
Center/Institute Director Signature: If applicable, the signature of the Center/Institute director is required
when the project will utilize resources (e.g. space, start-up funds, salary) of the Center/Institute. If more than
two (2) director signatures are required, attach additional signature sheets as necessary.
Dean’s Signature: When the signature of a Dean of the school or appropriate Executive Committee member
is necessary, OSP will obtain the signature after submission.
OSP Reviewer/Date: For OSP use only.
The Certificate of Proposal (COP) can
http://research.uthscsa.edu/osp/forms/cop.pdf.
be
found
at
the
following
web
address:
The Continuation Page for additional participating investigators can be found at the following web
address: http://research.uthscsa.edu/osp/forms/cop_cont.pdf.
26 Usual NIH calendar for submission/review/funding of F applications Submission Review (Study Section) Council (funding decision) Earliest Starting Date ($) April 8 June/July September – October December August 8 October/November
January – February April December 8 February/March May – June July 27 Sample timeline for F30 application (adjust accordingly for F31 or F32) 8. Activities Planned Under This Award
%
Activities
Course Work
Seminars/
Journal
Clubs
Meetings
Conferences
Other
Biology of Aging CSBL 6048
Graduate Colloquium CSBL 5089
Ethics in Research INTD 6002
Scientific Writing CSBL 5077
Practicum in IACUC Procedures MEDI 6100
Responsible Conduct of Patient Oriented Clinical
Research MEDI 5070
Research CSBL 6097
Dissertation CSBL 7099
Cellular and Structural Biology Departmental Seminar
Series (weekly)
Biology of Aging Seminar Series (weekly)
Biology of Aging Journal Club (weekly)
MD/PhD Bench to Bedside Seminar (monthly)
Medicine Grand Rounds (weekly)
Spotlight on Research Integrity (monthly)
Lab (bi-weekly)
Mentors (weekly)
Dissertation Committee#
Experimental Biology
MicroRNAs & Human Disease Keystone Symposia
International Society for Stem Cell Research
Tissue Repair & Regeneration Gordon Conference
Myogenesis Gordon Research Conference
Qualifying Exam+
Dissertation Proposal@
Dissertation Defense*
Manuscript Preparation
Clinical Clerkships
Totals
2016
2
1
0.5
1
-
2017
1
2018
-
2019
-
2020
-
2021
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
84
-
77
-
85
81
-
-
1
1
1
1
-
-
1
1
0.5
1
0.5
0.5
2
2
2
-
1
1
0.5
1
0.5
0.5
2
0.5
2
2
5
5
-
1
1
0.5
1
0.5
0.5
2
0.5
2
2
2
1
1
0.5
1
0.5
0.5
2
0.5
2
2
5
2
100
100
100
100
0.5
2
93.5
100
0.5
99.5
100
# Dissertation committee consists of five persons chosen by the student and mentor and approved by the Committee on Graduate
Studies (COGS). Two members of the dissertation committee will be from the biology of aging discipline, one from another department,
and one expert in the area of the dissertation research who has no appointment at UTHSCSA. Additionally, one member of the
MD/PhD advisory committee must serve as an ex officio member of the dissertation committee.
+ Consists of (1) research proposal following the format for an NIH postdoctoral application (Specific Aims, Hypothesis, Background &
Significance, Experimental Design, Methods, and Expected Results) on a topic different from the dissertation project, and (2)
presentation of research proposal and oral examination by the qualification examination committee to assess student working
knowledge of the biology of aging. The qualification examination committee consists of five members; a chair from the graduate
program, two members chosen by the graduate faculty in the biology of aging, and two members chosen by the student in consultation
with the chair. The student will pass the qualifying examination if no more than two members of the qualification examination
committee vote for failure.
@ Student must prepare a dissertation proposal in the format of an NIH postdoctoral grant application (Specific Aims, Hypothesis,
Background & Significance, Experimental Design, Methods, and Expected Results) and present the proposal to the faculty of the
biology of aging discipline in a seminar. The discipline faculty will then discuss and vote on the approval or disapproval of the
dissertation proposal. If a majority vote for approval, the student will advance to candidacy.
* Consists of preparation of bound dissertation, seminar-type presentation, and oral examination. Less than two negative votes by
dissertation committee will result in passing.
28 Individual Development Plan (IDP) An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a tool that outlines career goals and is an ‘actionable’ plan to move individuals from where they are to where they would like to be. An IDP helps to support, plan, and track professional career development and learning. Used regularly, the IDP insures systematic assessment of strengths and areas for growth that will aid individuals to improve performance, acquire knowledge and skills, and advance towards clearly defined goals. Ideally, an IDP for research trainees is developed with input from the primary research mentor. Effective October 1, 2014, annual progress reports to the NIH must include a section that describes how IDPs are used to identify and promote the career goals of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. The NIH strongly encourages all NIH‐supported trainees to have an IDP. Inclusion of plans for an IDP in fellowship applications is expected. For further details, see the August notice (NOT) from the NIH at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice‐files/NOT‐OD‐14‐113.html To aid in IDP efforts for research trainees, the American Association for the Advance of Science (AAAS) hosts a free, online tool to assist trainees as they explore career possibilities and set goals towards the career path that best fits the individual. Details are available at: http://myidp.sciencecareers.org/ 29 Responsible conduct of research (RCR)  Document prior instruction in RCR (details are important)  Proposed plan in RCR o MUST address 5 instructional components  Format, e.g., electronic, didactic, duration/frequency, instructor, etc.  Subject matter 
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conflict of interest – personal, professional, and financial policies regarding human subjects, live vertebrate animal subjects in research, and safe laboratory practices mentor/mentee responsibilities and relationships collaborative research including collaborations with industry peer review data acquisition and laboratory tools; management, sharing and ownership research misconduct and policies for handling misconduct responsible authorship and publication the scientist as a responsible member of society, contemporary ethical issues in biomedical research, and the environmental and societal impacts of scientific research  Faculty participation  Duration of instruction  Frequency of instruction o ROLE of mentor in RCR instruction must be described 30 UTHSCSA courses/activities for consideration in an RCR plan Formal Courses in the GSBS: Semester
Fall
Spring
1.5
hr
2
hrs 1
hr
1
hr
1
hr
1
hr
1
hr
1
hr
Responsible Conduct of Research (MEDI 5082)
(Fall Semester, Michael Lichtenstein, MD, Professor,
Department of Medicine)
Responsible Conduct of Patient Oriented Clinical
Research (MEDI 5070)
(Fall Semester, Michael Lichtenstein, MD, Professor,
Department of Medicine) Practicum in IACUC Procedures (MEDI 6100)
(Every semester)
Practicum in IRB Procedures (MEDI 6102)
(Every semester)
Selected Topics in Advanced Research Ethics
(MEDI 6103)
(Every semester, Center for Medical Humanities and
Ethics)
Fundamentals of Neuroethics (PHAR 6027)
(Spring Semester, Andrea Giuffrida, PhD, Associate
Professor, Department of Pharmacology)
2
hrs
Regular Seminars/Conferences:  Spotlight on Research Integrity, monthly workshop on selected RCR topics led by UTHSCSA faculty and invited guests. Series organized by an Advisory Committee comprised of the Program Directors of institutional training grants. Sponsored by the UTHSCSA Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Linda McManus, PhD, Director. http://opa.uthscsa.edu/content/spotlight 31  Conversations about Ethics, semi‐annual presentations designed to help medical centers meet the duty to disclose adverse events to patients and/or their personal representatives. The program is a high‐intensity, all‐day workshop that is both didactic and experiential and promotes interactive dialogue among participants. Participants acquire information and tools to create robust disclosure programs within their institutions. This series of lectures and discussions is sponsored by the UTHSCSA Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics in the School of Medicine and the Methodist Healthcare Ministries Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health. Directed by Ruth E. Berggren, MD. https://texashumanities.org/conversations_about_ethics Regular informal Activities:  Routine laboratory meetings include the discussion of RCR topics  One‐on‐one meetings with your mentor include the discussion of RCR topics  Journal club and seminars routinely include RCR topics 32 Additional research training career development activities: (These type of research and career development educational activities always look good in a research training plan if space in the application...and in your schedule...permits; in any case, ALL components in your plan MUST align!!!) Formal Courses in the GSBS: Semester
Fall
Spring
1 hr 1
hr
Grantsmanship and Peer Review (MEDI 6064)
(Spring semester, Linda McManus, PhD, Professor,
Department of Pathology) Introduction to Translational Science (MEDI 6001)
(Fall semester, Phil LoVerde, PhD, Professor,
Department of Biochemistry/Pathology) Topics in Translational Medical Product Development
(INTD 7074)
(Fall semester, Andrea Giuffrida, PhD, Associate
Professor, Department of Pharmacology) Introduction to Intellectual Property, Technology
Transfer, and Commercialization (MEDI 5078)
(Fall semester, Leon Bunegin, Associate Professor,
Department of Anesthesiology) 1
hr 1
hr 1
hr Certificate in Translational Science (CTS): The Graduate Certificate in Translational Science (CTS) is designed to provide graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and other health care professionals with a formal introduction to the essential components involved in the advancement of scientific discoveries in basic biomedical research into clinical applications and improvements in human health. This 12 semester‐credit‐hour (SCH) graduate‐level program is operated in the UT Health Science Center’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) and offers formal coursework in topics relevant to translational science including biostatistics, epidemiology, and clinical trials design and analysis. http://iims.uthscsa.edu/ed_certificate_in_ts.html 33 Informal Institutional Seminars/Workshops: 
Fellowship (F) grant writing workshop; on‐going, weekly sessions to facilitate the development of fellowship grant applications with oversight provided by Linda M. McManus, PhD, Distinguished Teaching Professor of Pathology and Periodontics http://iims.uthscsa.edu/f_grants.html 
K‐paseo or The Way to the K. monthly presentation focused on various aspects of K (career development) grant applications provided by Michael Lichtenstein, MD, F. Carter Pannill Professor in Internal Medicine and Division Chief of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine http://iims.uthscsa.edu/ed_kpaseo_workshop.html 
GWNI
Grant Writing with New Investigators (GWNI); bi‐weekly workshop to support promising, new investigators who are in the process of preparing a research grant application, including fellowship and career development awards provided by Donald Dougherty, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Linda McManus, PhD, Distinguished Teaching Professor of Pathology and Periodontics http://iims.uthscsa.edu/ed_writing_workshop.html 
Grants and research career development workshop; monthly seminar devoted to various aspects of grant preparation/review processes and individual career development http://iims.uthscsa.edu/ed_grant_workshop.html 34 Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) (http://opa.uthscsa.edu) The OPA at UTHSCSA facilitates trainee research career development through diverse workshops, seminars, and networking programs. The OPA maintains institutional membership in the National Postdoctoral Association (http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/home) and assists in the preparation of an Individual Development Plan (IDP) between postdoctoral trainees and their mentors. This institutional office operates within the Office of the Vice President for Research at UTHSCSA. The following programs are routinely available:  Postdoctoral Career Development. A monthly workshop to assist postdoctoral scholars in the acquisition of knowledge and skills for a successful career in science. Topics include:  Strategic career planning  Individual Development Plan (IDP)  Curriculum vitae design and development  Job interview/negotiations  Establishing a laboratory  Assembling a team  Alternative careers in science  Managing conflict  Leadership challenges  Mentoring relationships  Effective scientific collaboration  Productive partnerships  Professional networking  Entering Mentoring. A workshop to introduce effective strategies for successful mentoring of diverse trainees. On a quarterly basis, 4 consecutive weekly sessions explore successful mentoring strategies to clarify individual perspectives on mentoring relationships. This workshop series is available to postdoctoral scholars, advanced graduate students, and faculty. http://opa.uthscsa.edu/entering‐mentoring  Postdoctoral Association. UTHSCSA Postdocs (UP), a self‐assembled institutional organization directed by postdocs for postdocs. Committee activities focus on communication/information, networking/professional development, and international trainees. Activities include  Workshops related to career development (Quest for Scientific Careers)  Social activities to enhance networking among postdocs  Annual events associated with National Postdoc Appreciation Week (in September) 35  Annual Postdoc Research Day and Symposium. A day of research presentations by postdocs and keynote speaker in recognition of National Postdoc Appreciation Week.  Mentored Teaching Award (MTA). This award provides a unique opportunity to advance the quality and scope of postdoctoral research training experiences received at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). This will be accomplished via training in teaching undergraduate science classes at local colleges and universities. Awardees will be paired with an experienced faculty and spend the equivalent of one day per week observing, assisting, and learning essential skills in effective teaching. Trainees will simultaneously maintain a primary focus on science career development. The outcome of this focused effort in mentored teaching will advance excellence in teaching and further the balanced career development of UTHSCSA postdoctoral researchers. https://opa.uthscsa.edu/mta‐description  Postdoctoral Career Workshop; annual, full‐day workshop to address career development for postdoctoral research fellows and senior graduate students; includes topics related to available granting agencies/programs, alternative careers, and interview skills. This workshop is organized by Alex Bishop, PhD, and Luiz Penalva, PhD, faculty in the Department of Cellular and Structural Biology. Office of Career Development (OCD) (http://gsbs.uthscsa.edu/gsbs_ocd/ocd‐about) The OCD at UTHSCSA accelerates trainee career and professional development through diverse events and activities that promote networking, build skills in communications and leadership, stimulate outreach, and enhance career planning and development. Directed by Teresa M. Evans, PhD, the OCD operates within the Office of the Dean of the UTHSCSA Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in coordination with the UTHSCSA Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.  Focus on Career Development, a monthly workshop that includes participation by a Career Advisory Council (CAC). The goals of this series are to:  Inform trainees about and network trainees with the CAC and its members  Expose trainees to available career paths  Guide trainees in planning their career paths 36 Red Flags in F Applications BIOSKETCH/CANDIDATE’S STATEMENT  Unexplained gap in publication or academic/training position  Unexplained lack of publications during research training experience  Absence of scores from standardized exams, e.g., GRE, MCAT  Unexplained lack of letter from Dissertation professor (for postdoctoral applicants) CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLAN  Lack of alignment between individual components of plan, e.g., coursework, technical training, etc  Failure to INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED COMPONENTS MENTOR  Lack of NIH (or other national) funding  Lack of successful mentoring experience  Lack of demonstrated expertise to oversee the proposed research training plan SCIENTIFIC PLAN  Lack of preliminary data…by the candidate  Too ambitious  Disorganized, disjointed approach o Did the mentor review? If so, this is not encouraging. And, if not, this is discouraging. INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT / COMMITMENT TO TRAINEES  Soft, mushy, not concrete  Absence of details GENERAL  Lack of agreement between application components, e.g., candidate and mentor’s statement  Failure to FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, e.g., chronological order vs reverse chronological order 37 Linda's simplified version of NIH grant submission/review/funding 38 Linda's Fun Word List (originated by Trista, Mar 2011) amazing: astonishing, surprising
bad: Deplorable, ominous, inauspicious, adverse, calamitous, lamentable, wretched, conflicting,
contrary, detrimental, inimical, repugnant, pernicious, catastrophic, dismal, dire, tragic
beautiful: aesthetic, elegant, dazzling, enticing, exquisite, erudite, enlightened
begin: activate, actualize, impel, induce, motivate, originate, emanate, emerge, establish, trigger,
generate, initiate
big: ample, comprehensive, copious, voluminous, grandiose, monumental, bountiful, lavish,
immense
clear: evident, explicit, incontrovertible, intelligible, transparent, precise, unambiguous,
definitive, unequivocal
common: widespread, frequent, universal, familiar, regular, ordinary, normal, conventional,
unexceptional, prevalent, ubiquitous, established, prevailing, wide-ranging
complex (but not bad): ornate, labyrinthine, intricate, heterogeneous, multifarious, abstruse,
elaborate, prodigious
controversial: divisive, debatable, contentious, colorful, questionable, disputable, undetermined,
arguable, touchy, hot
decrease: reduce, abate, contract, dwindle, ebb, wane, curb, quell, slash, slack, ease
dynamic: vibrant, vigorous, energetic, enthusiastic
effective: cogent, able, efficacious, emphatic, potent, telling
exciting: thrilling, grand, remarkable, amazing, outstanding, exceptional
focused: concentrated, intense, concerted
good: amazing, innovative, harmonious, euphonic, benign, auspicious, worthy, fortunate,
favorable, salubrious, beneficial, felicitous, propitious, astonishing, incredible, wonderful,
astounding, surprising, creative, marvelous, winning
increase: growth, burgeoning, escalate, increment, intensify, maximize, surge, wax, amplify,
augment, enhance, extend, prolong, sharpen, redouble, multiply
39 iterate: repeat something, to do the same thing again. THIS IS A NECESSARY PART OF
THE WRITING PROCESS IN ORDER TO PRODUCE A CLEAR AND SUCCINCT
GRANT APPLICATION!!! EACH ITERATION SHOULD BE AN IMPROVEMENT FROM
A PRIOR VERSION. ITERATION IS NECESSARY FOR ALL COMPONENTS OF A
GRANT APPLICATION. DON’T CREATE A DRAFT AND CONSIDER IT DONE…GET
AS MANY EYES AS POSSIBLE ONTO THE DOCUMENTS FOR FEEDBACK. AND,
DON’T BE DISCOURAGED WHEN YOU RECEIVE CONFLICTING SUGGESTIONS.
YOUR WRITING IS YOUR ONLY INTERACTION WITH THE REVIEWER. MAKE AN
EXCEPTIONAL IMPRESSION!
little: diminutive, infinitesimal, meager, petite, imperceptible, rudimentary
novel: original, distinctive, innovative, unique, remarkable, spectacular, pioneering
passionate: ardent, fervent, enthusiastic
reiterate: repeat, do again, go over; see ‘iterate’ above
rigorous: arduous, demanding
robust: strong, vigorous, forceful
simple: facile, lucid, intelligible
substantial: extensive, significant**, considerable, widespread
**when describing data as significant, (appropriate) statistical analysis is required; don't
describe a result as significant unless analyses are done and p value provided
VERB perspectives:
Action: define, determine, elucidate, establish, construct
Mushy (fishing): characterize, examine, explore, evaluate
AVOID 'ing'...too passive, i.e., "I was beginning to examine..." vs "I began to examine..."
40 Vocabulary list Biosketch ‐ the biographical sketch is a required component of all NIH applications. This document must be included for each individual who is considered key personnel for the proposed studies and includes educational information, a personal statement (which should be unique for each application), list of positions, awards/honors, publications, and research support (current and prior funding). For F applicants, an additional section provides details of performance on all coursework and major exams (e.g., GRE and/or MCAT and STEP exams). This form and a sample biosketch is available at: http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.htm#data Cayuse ‐ a UTHSCSA interface to facilitate the submission of NIH (and other federal) grant applications. The UTHSCSA Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) provides training in the use of Cayuse and can answer questions about Cayuse and the submission of grant applications. CSR ‐ Center for Scientific Review at the NIH. This center is responsible for assignment of grant applications to study sections (for review) as well as to institutes/centers (for funding). See http://cms.csr.nih.gov/ Direct Costs ‐ the actual cost to complete the proposed studies in a grant application. This may include personnel, fringe benefits, equipment, supplies, and travel. For some grant applications, the amount allowed for direct costs may be limited, or, in the case of fellowship (F) applications, may be set by the funding agency (e.g., stipend levels, trainee‐related expenses, and travel; actual estimates of tuition and fees should be provided although the NIH only provides 60% of this amount if the grant is awarded). COP ‐ Certification of Proposal. This internal UTHSCSA document is used to certify that all components in a given grant application have been appropriately described and reviewed. This includes the UTHSCSA department/institute/center affiliation approval (with signatures), safety declarations, intellectual property declarations, budget (initial year and all years), direct, indirect, and total cost estimates (for initial and all years). Find at: http://research.uthscsa.edu/osp/forms_ut.shtml eRA Commons ‐ the electronic Research Administration of the NIH. eRA is the location of all communications with grant applicants. At this location, information will provided regarding grant receipt, study section assignment, summary statement, and notice of award. The UTHSCSA Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) provides permission to allow eRA accounts to be established with the NIH. Once registered with an eRA account, access is provided at: https://commons.era.nih.gov/commons/ Facilities and Administrative (F&A) – See Indirect Costs. 41 FOA ‐ Funding Opportunity Announcement. A public announcement by a Federal agency of an intention to provide support for (research) activity usually achieved through a competitive process involving grants or contracts. FY – ‘Federal Year’. For the US Federal Government, the year begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. FY is often used in accounting to indicate a ‘fiscal year’, however the start and end of a given fiscal year varies by agency; for instance, the UTHSCSA fiscal year begins on September 1 and ends on August 31. For many entities, the fiscal year corresponds to the calendar year. IDP – Individual Development Plan. A planning process that identifies professional development and career objectives. An effective and easy to use free, on‐line IDP is available at: http://myidp.sciencecareers.org/ Impact Factor (IF) ‐ the averaged score assigned to individual NIH grant applications which are scored on a 1‐9 scale (1 is best and 9 is worst). After scores are collected from each voting member at a Study Section meeting (each member provides a single whole number), the scores of the group are then averaged and multiplied by 10 to obtain the impact factor for the application; therefore, 10 is best possible and 90 is worst. Indirect Costs – the extra, institutional costs associated with the conduct of research. Indirect costs are usually calculated as a percentage of the direct costs, i.e., those amounts required for the conduct of the research study. Indirect costs include estimates of items such as the operations of the library, purchasing, human resources, OSP, IRB, and IACUC, as well as physical facilities such as housekeeping, lights, and water. Indirect costs are more appropriately/officially designated as Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs. The institutional indirect cost rate with the NIH is recalculated regularly and varies for every institution. For some funding agencies, indirect costs are fixed irrespective of the institution's estimates. Of note, for fellowship (F) grant applications at the NIH, indirect costs are not allowed. NIH Acronyms – the NIH uses so many abbreviations that they publish a list to explain many. http://grants.nih.gov/grants/acronym_list.htm NIH Guide (The NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts) – a publication of NIH research grant policies, guidelines and funding opportunities. This site is maintained by the Office of Extramural Research (OER) at the NIH; you can sign up to electronically receive this weekly publication. http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/index.html Notice of Award (NOA) – the 'official' notice that a research grant (award) will be made to a given institution. The NIH provides the NOA via eRA commons. Other agencies employ diverse notices including email, snail mail, or website. 42 Notice (NOT) – Public announcements published by the NIH to describe plans (including funding opportunities), adjust programs (e.g., requirements, due dates, eligibility), or clarify rules and policy. Office of Extramural Research (OER) ‐ the NIH office that serves as a portal for information about NIH grant applications. Here you will find electronic links to many important components involved in the NIH grant submission and review processes as well as links to available programs, NIH policies, and other NIH‐wide announcements. http://grants.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) ‐ office at UTHSCSA that is responsible for processing all grant and/or research study funding; this office must be included in the submission and receipt of research funding. Once funding is received, OSP establishes accounts and project identification numbers that are required for expenditures. OSP is also involved with most official communications with funding agencies and is responsible for preparing and submitting all financial reports to funding agencies. Usually, for all exchanges that include a $ sign, contact OSP! http://research.uthscsa.edu/osp/ PA ‐ Program Announcement; a published announcement by the NIH and other federal funding agencies to describe an area of focused interest and intent to support research in this area. For example, there is a "parent announcement" for the various fellowship applications (F30, F31, and F32) at the NIH. Some NIH institutes publish their own program announcement (PA) for a given type of fellowship (F) application. For all NIH grant applications, a PA or RFA (see below) number is required for submission. Current PAs are available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm RCR – Responsible Conduct of Research. The NIH (as well as other federal funding agencies) has strict requirements that RCR must be comprehensively addressed by any application that includes training, e.g., fellowship (F), career development (K), or training (T) grant applications. The NIH specifies individual components that must be addressed in RCR. A single didactic course and/or online instruction is inadequate for a RCR plan; RCR must recur throughout training. http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice‐files/NOT‐OD‐10‐
019.html RePORTER ‐ the electronic site for query of funded NIH grants. From this site, information can be obtained on current and prior funded grant applications; searches can be performed by grant type, institution, Principal Investigator, NIH institute/center, year, or key word. http://projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter.cfm RFA ‐ Request for Applications. A funding mechanism used by NIH institutes and Centers to set aside money for a focused topic that they want to see addressed in grant applications. For all NIH grant applications, a PA (see above) or RFA number is required for submission. All available RFAs are described by the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER). http://grants.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm 43 SRO ‐ Scientific Review Officer. This is the NIH official (employee) who provides oversight for study section activities to insure a fair and unbiased review of grant applications. Note that this title originally was Scientific Review Administrator (SRA)…unfortunately, the terms SRO and SRA are still used interchangeably at the NIH and beyond, however, only SRO is correct. Study Section ‐ the group that provides a fair and unbiased review of grant applications. The membership of established study sections at the NIH is available online. These individuals are experts in their fields and experienced in the preparation and review of NIH grant applications. Fellowship (F) applications are usually reviewed in unique study sections: http://public.csr.nih.gov/StudySections/Fellowship/Pages/default.aspx Summary Statement ‐ the document generated following the review of a grant application. The summary statement includes the unedited comments of all assigned Reviewers and their scores for individual sections of the grant application. If the application was discussed, an overall score is included. The NIH issues the Summary Statement via eRA commons. Total Cost – a combination of direct and indirect costs for a research proposal. That is: Total cost = direct cost + indirect cost 44 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunities
Funding Agency
Research Area
American Association for Cancer Research
Cancer
Award Name
Postdoctoral Fellowship
American Association for Research and University Women Career (AAUW)
Development
Postdoctoral Fellowships
America Brain Tumor Association (ABTA)
Basic Research Fellowship
Brain Tumor
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Cancer
Postdoctoral Fellowship
American Diabetes Association (ADA)/Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA)
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Diabetes
Deadlines
October
Restrictions
AACR membership required; must be within 3 years of finish of terminal degree;
varied
Women
January
Research institution in US or Canada; within 4 years post‐
PhD or 4 years post‐residency
April 1, October 15
February 1
Citizenship Requirement
URL
none
http://www.aacr.org/home/sc
ientists/aacr‐research‐
funding/current‐funding‐
opportunities‐for‐postdoctoral‐
or‐clinical‐research‐
fellows.aspx
varied
http://www.aauw.org/what‐
we‐do/educational‐funding‐
and‐awards/ none
http://www.abta.org/brain‐
tumor‐research/research‐
grants/ US, noncitizen nationals, & permanent residents
http://www.cancer.org/resear
ch/applyforaresearchgrant/gra
nttypes/postdoctoral‐
fellowships
http://professional.diabetes.or
g/Diabetes_Research.aspx?typ
=18&cid=89697#CDA_Award
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunities
Funding Agency
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
American Heart Association (AHA)
American Lung Association
Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD)
Autism Speaks
Research Area
Diabertes
Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
Award Name
Postdoctoral Minority Fellowship
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Senior Research Lung health and Training Fellowship disease
Award
Frontotemporal Postdoctoral Degeneration
Research Fellowship
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Meixner Postodoctoral Fellowship in Translational Research
Deadlines
Restrictions
Citizenship Requirement
URL
US, noncitizen nationals, & http://professional.diabetes.or
permanent g/Diabetes_Research.aspx?typ
residents
=18&cid=89697#MI_Award
January 15
~January ~July
~November
PhD applicants must be in 1st or 2nd year of training
LOI by November 14
Candidates must be in their first, second, or third year of postdoctoral training at the start of the fellowship term
Letter of Intent Less than 5 years of ~November postdoctoral experience none
http://my.americanheart.org/
professional/Research/Fundin
gOpportunities/Funding‐
Opportunities_UCM_316909_
SubHomePage.jsp
US citizens or foreign national with Green Card, J‐
1, H‐1B, TN, E‐ http://action.lung.org/site/Do
3, O‐1, or F‐1 cServer/04‐rt‐program‐
visa.
description‐2014‐15.pdf
none
http://www.theaftd.org/resea
rch/request‐for‐proposals‐rfps
http://www.autismspeaks.org
/docs/sciencedocs/grants/201
5_meixner_postdoctoral_fello
wship_in_translational_resear
ch_rfa.pdf
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunities
Funding Agency
Burroughs Welcome Fund
Children's Tumor Foundation
Research Area
Biological Sciences
Neurofibroma‐
tosis
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) / Department of Defense Biomedical (DoD)
(focused areas)
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Cancer
Fogarty International Center Research Training Global Health
Ford Foundation / National Research Council
Award Name
Deadlines
Restrictions
Citizenship Requirement
URL
Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI)
Candidates must have completed at least 12 months Preproposal ‐ but not more than 48 months Sept of postdoctoral research by the Full Proposal ‐ date of the full invited application deadline.
Jan
Citizens and non‐citizen permanent http://www.bwfund.org/grant‐
residents of the programs/interfaces‐
U.S. and science/career‐awards‐
Canada
scientific‐interface
Young Investigator Award
PrePosal ‐ January Full Proposal ‐ No more than 7 years post first February
doctoral degree
http://www.ctf.org/CTF‐Young‐
Investigator‐Award/2014‐YIA‐
Pre‐Application.html
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Damon Runyon Fellowship Award
many
Applicants must not have been in their Sponsors' labs for more than one year prior to the date August 15 at which their applications are considered
October 15
none
http://cdmrp.army.mil/fundin
g/prgdefault.shtml
none
http://www.damonrunyon.org
/for_scientists/more/fellowshi
p_award_overview
Postdoctoral fellowships
Ford Foundation Postdoctoral College Teaching Fellowship
http://www.fic.nih.gov/Progra
ms/Pages/default.aspx ~November
US
http://sites.nationalacademies
.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PG
A_047960
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunities
Funding Agency
Helen Hay Whitney Foundation
Research Area
Award Name
Basic Biomedical Sciences
Research Fellowship
James S. McDonnell Foundation
Complex JSMF Postdoctoral Systems Science Fellowship
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
Postdoctoral Fellowship or Advanced Postdoctoral Type 1 Diabetes Fellowship
Lalor Foundation
Mammalian Reproductive Biology / Fertility
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Life Sciences
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Life Sciences Research Foundation
Deadlines
Restrictions
July 1
Candidates who have no more than one year of postdoctoral research experience at the time of submission
~June
Candidates must be in the last year of predoctoral studies at the time of application.
August 30
Citizenship Requirement
URL
US
http://www.hhwf.org/HTMLSr
c/ResearchFellowships.html
none
http://www.jsmf.org/apply/fel
lowship/
none
http://jdrf.org/grant‐
center/information‐for‐
applicants/grant‐mechanism‐
descriptions/postdoctoral‐
fellowships/
http://66.147.244.193/~lalorf
ou/?page_id=13
Loan Repayment Program (LRP) / National Educational Health Professionals Institutes of Health
Debt Repayment (including postdocs)
15‐Jan
October 1
~November 15
none
none
http://www.lsrf.org/pages/ge
ninfo.htm
US, noncitizen nationals, & permanent http://www.lrp.nih.gov/about
residents
_the_programs/index.aspx
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunities
Funding Agency
Research Area
Award Name
Eli Lilly and Company
Academic‐
Lilly Innovation Industry Training Fellowship Award Partnership
(LIFA)
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Multiple myeloma disease biology, treatment and Research Fellow drug resistance Awards
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Biomedical (focused areas of emphasis)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Biomedical (focused areas of emphasis)
Deadlines
Restrictions
open
~May
Less than 5 years experience from highest degree
F32 ‐ Individual Postdoctoral Fellowships
April 8 August 8 December 8
K99/R00 ‐ Pathway to Independence Award
No more than 4 years (48 months ) of research experience since completing the requirements of the doctoral February 12 degree (resubmissions must June 12 also comply with this October 12 requirement).
Citizenship Requirement
URL
none
http://www.lilly.com/research‐
development/innovation‐
starts/Pages/Lilly‐Innovation‐
Fellowship‐
Award.aspx#whocanapply
none
http://www.themmrf.org/rese
arch‐programs/for‐academic‐
researchers/
US, noncitizen nationals, & permanent http://grants.nih.gov/training/
residents
nrsa.htm
none
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/fun
ding/training/redbook/phdk99
r00.htm
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunities
Funding Agency
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society
Research Area
Biomedical
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Award Name
DP5 ‐ NIH Director's Early Independence Award
Postdoctoral Fellowship
National Research Council (NRC) / National Academy of Sciences
Graduate, Postdoctoral and Senior Level Research
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI)
Global Health
Biomedical, biotechnological research aligned with NSBRI First Award goals.
Fellowship
Deadlines
Restrictions
Exceptional early career scientists to move into independent research positions by omitting postdoctoral LOI ‐ December training. Must be chosen by the 31; Application ‐ hosting institution (only 2 applications/institution)
January 31
Mid‐August
Applicants with 0‐36 months of previous postdoctoral training may apply for this award
1‐Feb
Research opportunities at sponsoring federal laboratories and affiliated institutions
~October
June
Less than 5 years cummulative postdoctoral experience or less than 7 years from highest degree
Citizenship Requirement
URL
none
http://commonfund.nih.gov/e
arlyindependence/
none
http://www.nationalmssociety
.org/ms‐clinical‐care‐
network/researchers/get‐
funding/postdoctoral‐
fellowships/index.aspx
varied
http://sites.nationalacademies
.org/pga/rap/
varied
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/e
ducation.jsp?fund_type=3
US citizens, permanent residents, or persons with pre‐existing visas that permit postdoctoral http://www.nsbri.org/firstawa
training
rd/
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunities
Funding Agency
Research Area
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
Ovarian cancer
Parkinson's Disease Foundation
Parkinson's Disease
PhRMA Foundation
Postdoctoral Fellowships
USP (U.S. Pharmacopeial) Standards for medicines, foods, and dietary supplements
Award Name
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Postdoctoral Fellowships for Basic Scientists or Clinical Neurologists
Pharmacology / Toxicology
USP Global Fellowship Awards Program
Deadlines
Restrictions
~May
Applicants can be clinical fellows or postdoctoral fellows. Letter of Intent (LOI) required.
Fellowships for young scientists, fresh from their Ph.D. training, or young clinicians who have completed their neurology residency and are Letter of Intent seeking clinical research (LOI) ‐ October experience
1‐Sep
~May
Awards of up to $50,000/year for up to three years.
Citizenship Requirement
URL
http://www.ocrf.org/for‐
grantseekers
none
http://www.pdf.org/en/grant_
funding_fellow#pdflabres
none
http://www.phrmafoundation.
org/index.php?option=com_a
ward&task=sdetail&id=8
none
http://www.usp.org/around‐
world/global‐fellowship‐
awards‐program
Science/Health Policy Fellowship Programs
FASEB Society Fellowships
1. American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology http://www.asbmb.org/Advocacy/advocacy.aspx?id=14744&terms=fellowship
2. American Society for Nutrition - http://www.nutrition.org/public-affairs/asn-science-policy-fellowship/
3. American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics - http://www.aspet.org/advocacy
4. American Society of Human Genetics - http://www.ashg.org/pages/education_fellowship.shtml
5. The American Association of Immunologists - http://www.aai.org/Public_Affairs/PPFP/Program.html
6. The American Physiological Society - http://www.the-aps.org/mm/SciencePolicy/Advocacy/AdvocacyFellowship
Open to US Citizens Only
1. AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships - http://fellowships.aaas.org/
2. American Astronomical Society - John Bahcall Public Policy Fellowship http://aas.org/policy/John_Bahcall_Fellowship.php
3. American Geophysical Union – Congressional Science Fellowship http://sciencepolicy.agu.org/congressional_fellows/
4. American Institute of Physics and Member Society Government Science Fellowships http://www.aip.org/gov/fellowships.html
5. American Physical Society - http://www.aps.org/policy/fellowships/index.cfm
6. American Psychological Association - http://www.apa.org/about/gr/fellows/index.aspx
7. American Society for Microbiology - http://www.asm.org/index.php/fellowships-2
8. Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health Fellowships https://fellowships.aspph.org/programs/index.cfm
9. California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships - http://fellows.ccst.us/
10. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation - http://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/leadershipdevelopment/172.html
11. David A. Winston Health Policy Fellowship - Association of University Programs in Health Administration http://www.winstonfellowship.com/
12. Department of State - http://careers.state.gov/ff
13. Geological Society of America Congressional Science Fellowship http://www.geosociety.org/csf/scifello.htm
14. Health and Aging Policy Fellowship - http://www.healthandagingpolicy.org/
15. Hellman Fellowship (applicant must be authorized to work in the US) https://www.amacad.org/content/about/about.aspx?d=96&t=4&s=94
16. National Academies Jefferson Science Fellowships - http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/jefferson/
17. National Center for Health Statistics – Health Policy Fellowship Program http://www.academyhealth.org/Programs/content.cfm?ItemNumber=1441
18. National Human Genome Research Institute - http://www.genome.gov/10003979
19. Optical Society of America – Congressional Fellows Program (applicant must be authorized to work in the
US) - http://www.osa.org/about_osa/public_policy/congressional_fellowships/default.aspx
20. Australian-American Health Policy Fellowships Program http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Fellowships/Australian-American-Health-Policy-Fellowships.aspx
21. Presidential Management Fellows Program - http://www.pmf.gov/opportunity/index.aspx
22. Research!America - http://www.researchamerica.org/fellow_intern (not current accepting applications)
23. Social Science Research Council – Abe Fellowship Program - http://www.ssrc.org/programs/abe-fellowshipprogram/
24. Society for Research in Child Development Policy Fellowship - http://www.srcd.org/policy-media/policyfellowships
25. The Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowships Program http://www.healthpolicyfellows.org/home.php
26. WREI Congressional Fellow on Women and Public Policy - http://www.wrei.org/Fellows.htm
Open to anyone
Aldo Leopold Leadership Program - http://leopoldleadership.stanford.edu/
American Chemical Society - http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/policy/policyfellowships/programs.html
Avalere FDA Policy Fellowship - https://www.training.nih.gov/avalere_policy_fellowship
Belfer Center, Kennedy School of Government http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/project/44/science_technology_and_public_policy.html?page_id=348
5. John A. Knauss Sea Grant Fellowship - http://seagrant.noaa.gov/FundingFellowships/KnaussFellowship.aspx
6. National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/policyfellows/index.htm
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1. Academy of Medical Sciences/Wellcome Trust (U.K) - http://www.acmedsci.ac.uk/p22.html
2. Harkness Fellowship (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden,
and the U.K.) - http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Fellowships/Harkness-Fellowships.aspx
3. Social Science Research Council – Abe Fellowship Program (Japan) - http://www.ssrc.org/programs/abefellowship-program/
4. Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center Postdoctoral Fellowship in Comparative Health Policy
(nationals of countries in the Asia-Pacific region) http://aparc.stanford.edu/fellowships/postdoctoral_fellowship_in_asia_health_policy/
Helpful links NIH http://www.nih.gov Office of Extramural Research (OER) (links to MANY grant‐related items) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm Center for Scientific Review (CSR) (here you’ll find links to standing Study Sections as well as other helpful information regarding grant reviews) http://public.csr.nih.gov/aboutcsr/Pages/default.aspx eRA Commons https://commons.era.nih.gov/commons/ NIAID Grant Tutorials http://funding.niaid.nih.gov/researchfunding/grant/pages/aag.aspx NIH RePORT (search funded NIH grants) http://projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter.cfm NIH Review Guidelines and Forms http://grants.nih.gov/grants/peer/reviewer_guidelines.htm FORMS SF424 Instruction Guide http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.htm#data SF424 Fellowship Instruction Guide (newly issued November 2014) http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.htm#data Program Announcement (PA) for fellowship applications F30 Parent Announcement (dual degree) F31 Parent Announcement (predoctoral) F31 Parent Diversity Announcement F32 Parent Announcement (postdoctoral fellowships) F32 AHRQ Postdoctoral Fellowship http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa‐files/PA‐14‐150.html http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa‐files/PA‐14‐147.html http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa‐files/PA‐14‐148.html http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa‐files/PA‐14‐149.html https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa‐files/PA‐12‐261.html 50 Other important NIH sites regarding fellowships New Biosketch after May 25, 2015 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice‐files/NOT‐OD‐15‐032.html FY2015 Stipend Levels http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice‐files/NOT‐OD‐15‐048.html F31 Diversity / NIH Contacts http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/contacts/parent_F31_diversity.html Fellowship Study Sections http://public.csr.nih.gov/StudySections/Fellowship/Pages/default.aspx Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice‐files/NOT‐OD‐14‐092.html UTHSCSA Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) http://research.uthscsa.edu/osp/ Cayuse http://research.uthscsa.edu/osp/ Conflict of Interest (COI) https://vpr.uthscsa.edu/iDisclose/ (iDisclose) COP (form & instructions) http://research.uthscsa.edu/osp/forms_ut.shtml 51