NRSA and StuffJeff Thurston, NIAMS

(thurstoj@mail.nih.gov)

Monte Parham, NIAMS(Parhamm@mail.nih.gov)

Cynthia Dwyer, NCI(dwyerc@mail.nih.gov)

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service

Awards

Jeff Thurston, NIAMS(thurstoj@mail.nih.gov)

NIH Institutes and Centers

National Institute on Aging

National Eye Institute

National Heart, Lung and Blood

Institute

National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute of General Medical

Sciences

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and

Kidney Diseases

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

National Institute of Child Health and

Human Development

National Institute of Mental Health

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and

Stroke

National Institute of Nursing Research

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

National Institute on Deafness and

Other Communication

Disorders

National Institute of Arthritis and

Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

National Library of Medicine

Fogarty International

Center

National Human Genome

Research Institute

National Cancer Institute

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

National Center for Research Resources

National Center for

Complementary and Alternative

Medicine

National Center on

Minority Health and Health Disparities

National Institute of Biomedical

Imaging and Bioengineering

Center for Scientific Review

Clinical Center

Center for Information Technology

Office of the Director

New Name

Public Law 107-206, signed August 2, 2002 officially renamed this program the “Ruth L Kirschstein National Research Service Awards”

Overview

Purpose of NRSA: To help ensure that a diverse and highly trained workforce is available to assume leadership roles related to the Nation’s biomedical & behavioral research agenda.

Two Support MechanismsFY2002 Estimates

Individual Fellowships (Fs) $109,053,000, 2866 FTTPs

Institutional Training Grants (Ts) $545,437,000, 13,843 FTTPs

FY 2002 Operating Budget $23,042 Million

Research Mgmt & Support $779

All Other $1,425

Other Research $1,367

Research Centers $2,080

R&D Contracts $1,595

Intramural Research $2,644

Research Project Grants

$12,992

Training $645

History/Timeline Policy Highlights:

Early 1970s: showed end of growth of training budget, culminating with the 1973 decision by the Administration to abolish

1974: Passage of National Research Service Award Act—reauthorized training grant programs, support restored. 4-year phase in/out period of old & new training programs. Predoc stipend = $3,900

1980: Stipend Inc--Predoc = $5,040 (29% increase)

Timeline (cont.)

1981: Omnibus Reconciliation Act: 1) increased emphasis on training of physicians; 2) abolished payback for prebaccalaureate trainees; 3) amended payback requirements by establishing 12-month legislative allowance & eliminating “alternate service” as an option.

1983: Stipend Inc.: Predoc = $5,292 (5%) 1985: Stipend Inc.: Predoc = $6,552 (24%) 1986: 1) Announced Minority Recruitment Guidelines for

Ts. 2) Tax laws changed impacting taxability of stipends 1989: 1) Stipend Increase: Predoc = $8,500; 2) Federal

Debt Delinquency Assurance Added. Individual Trainees & Fellows certify

Timeline (cont.)

1990: Announced Requirement for Responsible Conduct of Research

1991: Stipend Inc: Predoc = $8,800 (4%) 1992: NIH announces availability of short-term positions

on T32s 1993: NIH Revitalization Act of 1993: further modified

payback requirements: 1) abolished payback for predoctoral trainees appointed after June 10, 1993; 2) allowed 2nd year of postdoc NRSA support to payback 1st year of NRSA Postdoc; 3) no obligation for 3rd year.

Timeline (cont.)

1994: Stipend Inc.: Predoc = $10,008 (14%). Modified Leave Policy.

1996: 1) NIH implements new tuition reimbursement policy for competing Ts—100% for first $2,000, 60% of that over $2,000.

2) NIH receives deviation for 8% F&A (a.k.a.indirect) costs for Ts.

3) NIH announces modified guidelines for citizenship on Fs—is now time of award, not application.

Timeline (cont.)

1997: 1) Stipend Inc: Predoc = $11,496(15%).

2) Increased Institutional Allowance for Fs.

3) Revised NRSA Guidelines published. 1998: 1) Stipend Inc: Predoc = $11,748 (2%)

2) NRSA Guidelines incorporated into NIH Grants Policy Statement

1999: 25% Stipend Inc. Predoc = $14,688

Timeline (cont.) FY20001) Stipend Inc: Predoc = $15,060 2) Family Health Insurance now allowable3) Predoc Fs—Inst. Allow. increased from $2,000 to $2,5004) Predoc Ts--Per Trainee Training Related Expenses

increased from $1,500 to $2,0005) Change in Per Trainee Tuition Formula for both F’s & T’s:

Now 100% of the first $3,000 + 60% of costs >$3,000.Changes were effective for all FY2000 awards-competing &

non-competing

Timeline (cont.) FY20011) Cost-of-Living Increase for pre and postdoc

Stipends. Predoc = $16,500

2) $1,000 Increase in Postdoc Institutional Allowance (to $5,000)

3) $1,000 Increase in Postdoc Trainee Related Expenses (to $3,500/trainee)

Timeline (cont.) FY20021) Stipend Increase for all levels:

Predoc = $18,156, Postdoc begins @ $31,092

2) Increase in Fellowship Institutional Allowance Predoc = $2,750, Postdoc = $5,500

3) Increase in Ts “Trainee Related Expenses” Predoc = $2,200/trainee , Postdoc = $3,850/trainee

4) New race/ethnicity reporting requirements implemented—2 tiered reporting system

Timeline (cont.) FY2002 (continued)5) Part-time training implemented—in cases of

disability of pressing family need6) New lexicon for Field of Training (FOT)

introduced7) Changes in review of Minority Recruitment

Requirement (now partially a component within the priority score)

8) Revised 2271 published Spring 2002

Timeline (cont.) FY 20002 (Continued)9) Revised NIH-wide T32 Program

Announcement published 5/16/200210) Revised Fellowship Instructions & Forms

(416-1 & 416-9) Fall 2002 (PDF-fillable)11) Revised Termination Notice, Activation

Notice & Payback Agreement published Fall 2002 (PDF-fillable)

FY2003 Proposed Budget & Policy Changes

Proposed Stipend Increase--Proposing 10% for Predoc & entry level Postdoc. Smaller increases proposed for other Postdoc levels

Discussing Increase in Postdoc Institutional Allowance

Discussing potential change in tuition formula Discussing potential change in leave policy

Any changes will be announced in the NIH Guide

NRSA Policy Overview

Policies that apply to both Fellowships and Training Grants

Citizenship Requirements

Must be Citizen, non-citizen national, or lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

Fs: Permanent residency is at the time of award

Ts: Permanent residency is at time of appointment

Degree Requirements

Predoc: Baccalaureate degree & be enrolled in doctoral program leading to Ph.D., comparable research doctoral degree or MD/Ph.D.

Postdoc: Ph.D. or M.D. or comparable doctoral degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution

NRSA Limitations

Predoc: 5 years Postdoc: 3 Years Are aggregate limits, including any

combination from individual and/or institutional awards

NRSA Limitations

Exceptions/Waiver Physicians/Clinicians Interruptions (break in service) Other Waiver requests require IC prior

approval.

Stipends

Subsistence Allowance to help defray living expenses

Not a salary, not considered employees of either Government or Institution

NIH publishes levels in NIH Guide when increases are approved

Grantees may supplement

Stipends (cont.)

Predoc One level for all individuals, regardless

of years of experience FY02 level = $18,156

Stipends (cont.)

Postdoc Dependent on number of years of relevant

experience (0 – 7) For Fs, level set at time of award (not activation) For Ts, level set at time of appointment Once set, no change mid year Subsequent year based on initial level + 1

Stipends (cont.)

Years of Relevant Experience/FY02 Level 0 = $31,092 1 = $32,820 2 = $38,712 3 = $40,692 4 = $42,648 5 = $44,616 6 = $46,584 7 = $48,852

Stipends (cont.)

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 qualifying doctoral degree.

StipendSupplementation

Grantee determines amount according to formally established policies applied to all in similar training status

Non-Federal funds Without obligation to trainee/fellow

Compensation

Actual employment for services rendered

Examples: teaching assistant, lab assistant

In these cases, individual receives a salary and it is not considered stipend supplementation

Can compensation be provided from an NIH grant?

Yes, limited part-time basis May not be same research that is part of

planned experience Fellowship sponsor or Training Grant

Program Director must approve May not interfere with, detract from, nor

prolong the approved NRSA training

Stipend Taxability

IRS (not NIH) has domain over interpretation & implementation

Rules changed January 1, 1987; however interpretations seem to vary even among IRS offices

NIH Grants Policy Statement provide minimal guidance but individuals should really consult local IRS offices

Employee Benefits

Since stipends are not provided as a condition of employment, it is inappropriate and unallowable to charge NRSA grants for employee benefits—FICA, workman’s comp, unemployment insurance etc.

Leave

VACATIONS & HOLIDAYS: Both Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellows & Trainees may receive same vacations and holidays available to individuals in comparable training positions at the grantee or sponsoring institution. Will continue to receive stipends.

Leave (cont.)

SICK LEAVE : May continue to receive stipends for up to 15 calendar days of sick leave per year.

PARENTAL LEAVE: May receive stipends for up to 30 calendar days of parental leave per year for the adoption or birth of a child. In case of individual fellowships, use of parental leave requires approval of sponsor.

Leave (cont.)

Upaid Leave: Approval for leave of absence must be requested in advance from awarding component.

Fellowship: award will be revised extending term date by number of months of leave.

Trainee (T32): terminate & reappoint Stipends may not be reimbursed during

leave of absence.

Part-time Training Allowed in unusual and pressing personal

circumstances (e.g., medical conditions, disability, child or elder care)

NIH prior approval required Program Director/Sponsor must submit written

request, countersigned by trainee/fellow & authorized institutional official

Must continue to be at least 50%. Less than 50% would require leave-of-absence from NRSA support

INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIPS

Predoctoral F30: Individual predoctoral NRSA for

MD/Ph.D. fellowships F31: Individual predoctoral NRSA for

minority students and students with disabilities & other announced initiatives

Individual Postdoctoral

F32: Postdoctoral individual National Research Service Award

F33: National Research Service Award for senior fellows

Individual NRSA FellowshipStandard Receipt Dates F32: April 5, August 5, December 5 F31: May 1, November 15

Generally 5- 6 month period for review

Check PAs for variations

Helpful Hints In Preparing Fellowship Applications

Carefully read the instructions in application kit (416-1, Revised 6/02) and the most recent supplementary program guidelines.

Page limitations Research plan Training site Time requested References page

Helpful Hints (cont.)

Applicant should not be overly or inadequately trained.

Sponsor must demonstrate both the capability and commitment to provide the required training.

Helpful Hints (cont.)

Applicant should describe precisely and succinctly the adequacy of the training facilities and environment.

Project should have merit as research and as training mechanism.

For revised applications, candidate should make sure the changes are significant and clearly identified.

Helpful Hints (cont.)

Applicant should seek appropriate advice.

Candidate should prepare application carefully.

Helpful Hints (cont.)

Assurances & Certifications Individual Fellow (signature on face pg) Sponsoring Institution (Facilities & Commitment pg) Human Subjects :

Assurance # & IRB approval date (IRB Approval is now Just-In-Time)

Education Requirement (New in FY2001) Animal Subjects--IACUC date now Just-In-Time

Helpful Hints (cont.) Instruction in Responsible Conduct of

Research Required as part of all new & competing

fellowship applications See NIH F32 Program announcement issued

Review Considerations

Candidate Sponsor and training environment Research proposal Training potential

Eligibility Sponsorship

Before submitting a fellowship application, candidate must identify: A sponsoring institution - private

(profit or nonprofit) or public, domestic or foreign;

An individual willing to serve as sponsor.

Initiation Of Support

Awarding component will notify individual of intention to make an award.

The fellowship award will be issued. Fellow must start training within six

months of the award issue date.

Initiation of Support (cont.)

The day Fellow begins training, Activation Notice and Payback Agreement (only for fellows in first 12 months of NRSA support) must be completed and submitted to awarding component.

PAYMENT

Domestic, non-Federal sponsoring institutions receive an award for stipends, institutional allowance, and tuition and fees (when applicable)

Domestic institutions directly pay fellow and disburse all other awarded costs

Funds may not be expended until the fellowship is activated

Stipends

PREDOCTORAL: One level regardless of number of years of experience ($18,156)

POSTDOCTORAL: Stipend level determined by number of years of relevant postdoctoral experience at time of award.

Institutional Allowance

Domestic & Foreign, Nonprofit institutions:

Allowance is intended to defray such expenses as research supplies, equipment, travel to scientific meetings, and health insurance.

Family health insurance now allowable (if allowed for all in similar status regardless of source of support)

Institutional Allowance (cont.)

Federal & For-Profit institutions:

Allowance is to cover scientific meeting travel, health insurance, and books.

Institutional Allowance (cont.)

Individual postdocs (F32): $5,500 – domestic & foreign nonprofit $4,400 - federal & for-profit

Includes health insurance Tuition & fees separately reimbursed

when applicable

Institutional Allowance (cont.)

Individual predocs (F31& F30): $2,750 –exclusive of health insurance

and tuition/fees Tuition/fees and health insurance

awarded as a separate budget item

Tuition and Fees

POSTDOCS: Tuition limited for specific courses required by the training program. Health insurance is not included.

Reimbursement: 100% up to $3,000 + 60% of costs above $3,000 – no escalation in future years

Tuition and Fees (cont.)

PREDOCS: Tuition reimbursement varies -specific programmatic guidelines should be consulted.

When tuition/fees and health insurance awarded as a separate cost, reimbursement: 100% up to $3,000 + 60% of costs above $3,000 – no escalation in future years.

Reporting Procedures

Forms are now available in PDF-fillable format on web: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm

ACTIVATION NOTICE (FORM PHS 416-5): Immediately upon initiation of training, fellow completes and returns this form to the NIH awarding component.

Activation Notice Helpful Hints Activation Date (Date Fellow Entered on

Duty) must be > “Issue Date” on the Award Activation Date must be < “Latest

Activation Date” listed on the award If more time is needed to activate, contact

awarding IC to extend Latest Activation Date

Reporting Procedures (cont.)

PAYBACK AGREEMENT (FORM PHS 6031): Must be signed by each person who is to receive an individual postdoctoral fellowship that covers their initial 12 months of NRSA postdoc support.

TERMINATION NOTICE (FORM PHS 416-7): For individual fellowships, this form is required upon completion of support.

Termination Notice Helpful Hints

Dates in Item 6 must match totals in Item 7 List each year of support separately in Item

7 (must match levels on NGA) Item 7 must reflect only the NRSA stipend.

Do not include any supplementation from other sources

Item 10-vital particularly for postdocs that may have a payback obligation

CHANGES IN PROJECT

A transfer of the award to another institution or a change in sponsors requires the approval of the NIH awarding component. Should consult with NIH ASAP.

Any proposed change in the individual’s area of research training must be approved by the awarding component.

PROGRESS REPORTS, FINANCIAL STATUS

REPORTS PROGRESS REPORTS: Progress reports are

submitted annually when continued support is committed. For individual awards, a final progress report is required as part of the Termination Notice. A separate final progress report is not required.

Financial Status Report: A Financial Status Report is not required for individual fellowship awards.

Institutional NRSAs(a.k.a.) Training Grants

Purpose

To develop or enhance research training opportunities for individuals, selected by the institution who are training for careers in specified areas

Eligibility

Application submitted by Institution (not individual).

Domestic, non-profit public or private institutions

Research training must fall within the mission of the NIH awarding components

Eligibility (cont.)

Applicants must have: 1) strong research program in the proposed area(s); and, 2) requisite staff & facilities to carry out proposed program

Program Director will be responsible for 1) overall direction, management, & administration of the training program; and 2) selection & appointment of NRSA eligible trainees

Eligibility (cont.)

Trainees must have opportunity to carry out supervised biomedical or behavioral research with the goal of developing or extending their research skills and knowledge

Eligibility (cont.)

Programs can consist of Predoc, Postdoc, or combination

Short-term: solely (T35) or in combination with pre & post T32

Prebaccalaureate MARC USTAR—NIGMS COR--NIMH

Review for T’s

2 Level review like R01s

1) Peer Review--Study Section 2) IC Council

Review Criteria

Past training record of program & preceptors

Objectives, design & direction of program Caliber of preceptors Quality of training environment for NRSA

trainees and relationship of NRSA program to the broader training program.

Institutional environment and commitment

Review Criteria(continued)

Quality of applicant pool, selection process for appointment to training grant. This now includes a consideration of the racial/ethnic diversity of the trainee pool

If postdoc, record of retaining postdoc health professionals for at least 2 yrs

When appropriate, the concomitant research training of health professionals w/basic science postdocs or linkages with basic science departments

Minority Recruitment& Retention

Recruitment & Retention of underrepresented minorities

All competing must include recruitment & retention plan

Competing continuations must also include report on outcomes of recruitment & retention during awarded period

Noncompeting progress reports (T-5s) must also include info on recruitment & retention

Responsible Conductof Research

Required for all NRSA trainees All competing grants must include description of

formal & informal activities NIH suggests: conflict of interest, responsible

authorship, policies for handling misconduct, policies regarding use of animal and/or human subjects, data management, data sharing and institutional and individual responsibilities.

Additional Notes for Both Requirements

Plans evaluated by the IRG In general, will not impact the overall priority

score (except minority recruitment as it affects applicant pool)

Are discussed after score has been assigned Information presented to IC staff as administrative

notes in the summary statement Councils will consider these areas in their

recommendations

Animal & Human Subjects

Can indicate “Indefinite” on face pg In many cases, trainees will be participating in

individual projects already reviewed These grants (and their review/approval dates)

should be identified in application Grantee responsible for assuring proper approval

is received prior to a trainee participating in any project involving either vertebrate animals and/or human subjects

Receipt Dates

See T32 Program Announcement January 10, May 10, Sept. 10 Varies among ICs--Many use only 1 or 2

dates Applicants should contact specific ICs for

guidance Progress Report Receipt Dates Vary

Period of Support/Appointments

Trainees are considered full-time participants in the training program

9 - 12-month appointments Less than 9 months not allowed unless completing

a planned training program. Appointment may begin anytime during the

budget period Appointment may not exceed 12 months from a

single budget period

“Overlapping” Appointment

An appointment period may overlap budget periods

Year 9 Year 10

7/1/2001 – 6/30/2002 7/1/2002 – 6/30/2003

Appointment Period1/1/2002 – 12/31/2002

Stipend & Tuition $$ (6-months reported as unliquidated obligation)

Costs: Stipends

Subsistence Allowance Not condition of employment Predocs--all one level For postdocs, level set at time of appointment.

Grantee institution determines level. This is double checked by NIH staff by reviewing the educational info provided on 2271

Must use the stipend level(s) in effect for the particular grant year

Costs: Tuition & Fees

Grantees request full needs Health Insurance OK as fee if required of

all trainees (Family HI allowable) Formula used for award calculation only Per trainee basis: 100% of first $3,000, 60%

of that >$3,000 No escalation in future years Grantees reimburse as needed

Costs: Trainee Travel

Usually per/trainee formula based, Varies among ICs

Scientific Mtgs OK Not travel from residence to institution Training experiences away from institution

OK but require IC approval

Costs: Training Related Expenses (TRE)

Formula based: $2,200/pre, $3,850/post Formula is Per Trainee Can be used for: Staff salaries, Consultant

Costs, Equipment, Research Supplies, Staff travel, and Other Expenses directly related to the training program

Costs: F & A

8% rate

Base = TDC less tuition & fees

Rebudgeting

No prior approval (unless otherwise restricted) for: Stipends: Into Tuition & Fees only

Tuition: Into Stipends only

Trainee Travel: Anywhere TRE: Anywhere

Prior approval required to rebudget stipends and/or tuition into travel or TRE

Statement of Appointment Form

(PHS 2271)

Revised version available 4/2002 Available in PDF-fillable format on web:

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm Includes new ethnicity/race breakouts &

Field of Training coding Mandatory use of new form as of

appointments beginning on/after 6/1/2002

Statement of Appointment Form

(PHS 2271)

Due on or before the start of appointment period

No stipend or other allowance may be paid until submitted

Delinquent forms may result in disallowance

2271s-Helpful Hints Read instructions carefully & check for accuracy before

mailing Complete all required sections Make sure you are appointing trainees to the correct

grant year—check appointment start date & compare to budget period on NGA

For New-complete all sections For Reappointment, skip the shaded areas unless

changed Citizenship--Proof of permanent residency must be

submitted with 2271

2271s-Helpful Hints (cont.) Trouble spots

Incomplete Data--particularly degrees & prior NRSA support (Item 5)

Permanent Address (Item 9): Address NIH can use later (not a school address)

Period of Support (Item 13) and Stipend Dollars (Item 18) must match. If period of support is 10 months, stipend must also reflect 10 months

2271s-Helpful Hints (cont.) Item 18 must reflect NRSA T32 portion

only Do not include amount supplemented by

Institution from other sources For Postdoc Trainees: Initial stipend level

must be based on number of years of relevant experience (listed in Item 14-Education)

Electronic 2271Now “X-TRAIN”

Electronic submission of 2271 data available through “X-TRAIN”, an application in the NIH Commons

X-TRAIN is currently in limited deployment

Will eventually be open to all Commons-registered institutions. Commons registration expected to re-open in FY2003

Payback Agreement (PHS 6031)

Required only for postdocs, entering their first 12-months of postdoctoral NRSA support

Available in PDF-fillable format on web: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm

Termination Notice (PHS 416-7)

Required at time an appointment is ending Reflects total support period & NIH amount only If there was a hiatus of support, report only

current period Do not include support already reported on a prior

Term Notice Available in PDF-fillable format on web:

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm

Termination Notice Helpful Hints

Completeness—Read instructions, fill in all items Items 6 & 7--Dates & money must match what

was reported on 2271s. Item 7--Stipends reflect only amount charged to

grant. Do not include any supplementation from other sources

If final year of support is being terminated early, need to submit an amended 2271 or include a note on Termination Notice indicating early termination

Termination Notice Helpful Hints (cont)

Item 8--Summary of training, may use an attachment

Item 10--Mailing Address--important particularly for postdocs

Item 12--Trainee Signature--May be submitted indicating “Trainee Unavailable for signature” but only after good faith effort to secure

Item 14-Business Official must verify $$

Form 1099

For tax purposes, stipends paid to trainees may be reported annually using the Form 1099—Statement of Miscellaneous Income (not a W-2)

Generated by Institutional Business Office

Financial Status Report (SF 269)

Required annually within 90 days of budget end date

Unliquidated obligations can be used to report any stipends and tuition charges for “overlapping” appointments.

Automatic Carryover of an unobligated balance is not generally allowed but awards should be footnoted either way

Payback

Legislation requires some NRSA recipients to “pay back” the Federal Government through service

Rules changed dramatically in 1993

Payback (cont.)

Predocs Eliminated payback for any predoc

appointed on or after June 10, 1993 Any predoc receiving support prior to June

10, 1993 would still have an obligation

Payback (cont.)

Postdocs Obligation exists for first 12 months of

postdoc NRSA support The 13th and subsequent months of postdoc

NRSA support can “payback” the postdoc obligation

Postdoc NRSA cannot be used to payback predoc obligation

Acceptable Payback Service

Health-related biomedical or behavioral research

Health-related teaching Direct administration or review of

health-related research Any combination of these activities

Acceptable Payback Service

Definition of Health-related has broadened Range of activities related to the

description, diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease

From the most basic biomedical/behavioral research to applied clinical research

Also includes agriculture, environmental sciences, biotechnology & bioengineering

Acceptable Payback Service

Activities must average > 20 hours per week < 20 hours per week is allowable in cases of

disability or other pressing personal circumstances

< 20 hour/week activity will be prorated Exceptions are rare & require prior approval

Payback Reporting Requirements

Annual Payback Activities Certification (APAC) [PHS Form 6031-1]

Mailed annually on the anniversary of termination of support

Report reflects activities performed during last 12 months

Service must begin within 2 years of termination

APAC Helpful Hints Form is a retrospective reporting—what the

individual has done over the last 12 months Signatures—of recipient & supervisor--#1

missing item Block 4, Description—Need details Monitoring Payback at NIH is being

consolidated. Contact NRSA Payback Service Center, 301-594-1835

Financial Payback

Can be voluntary or involuntary Amount owed is total stipend received (plus

interest when applicable)

Waiver

Rare & Requires NIH Director approval Permanent or Total Disability Substantial hardship & against equity Cancelled upon death

Information Sites

NIH Extramural Training and Research Career Development Programs: http://grants.nih.gov/training/

NIH T32 Announcement, NIH Guide, 5/16/02: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-02-109.html

Information Sites (cont.)

NIH NRSAs for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows (F32), NIH Guide, 6/1/00: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-00-104.html

NRSA T32 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): http://grants.nih.gov/training/faq_training.htm

NRSA Fellowship FAQs: http://grants.nih.gov/training/faq_fellowships.htm

Information Sites (cont.) NIH Grants Policy Statement (Revised

3/2001)

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/

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