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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ASSISTANCE
93.277: Drug Abuse Scientist Development Awards, Research Scientist
Development Awards, and Research Scientist Awards
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| PROGRAM AND AWARD | FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS | FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO. |
| APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS | INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| RELATED PROGRAMS | ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS | POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS |
Applicant Eligibility: Research Scientist Development and Research Scientists Awards are made to appropriate research centers, medical schools, departments of psychiatry, non-medical academic departments, psychiatric hospitals or hospitals with psychiatric services, community mental health centers, biomedical research institutes, and departments of behavioral science on behalf of individuals who need the opportunity to realize research potentials. The individuals in all cases must be citizens or nationals of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Individuals must qualify by scholastic degree and previous training and/or experience.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Public and private profit or nonprofit organizations will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit grantees' costs will be determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulation 45 CFR 74, Subpart Q.
Preapplication Coordination: Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92, must be used for grant applicants that are State and local governments. Required applications forms and instructions may be obtained from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Forms are completed by the applicant and sponsor. Completed applications should be submitted to the National Institutes of Health, Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7710. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations.
Award Procedure: Research Scientist Development Awards and Research Scientist Awards are recommended for approval by the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse and approved grants are awarded directly by NIDA to the applicant institution.
Deadlines: February 1, June 1, and October 1.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 240 to 270 days from submission of the application.
Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page grants.nih.gov/grants/peer/peer.htm.
Renewals: Research Scientist Development Awards (RSDA), Scientist Development Awards (SDA), and Research Scientist Awards (RSA) are made for periods up to 5 years. RSDA and RSA awards are renewable dependent upon competitive review.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: The following considerations are used in determining projects to be funded: (1) Evidence of the candidate's potential to develop and/or perform as an outstanding research scientist; (2) scientific merit of proposed research plans; (3) relevance to NIDA priorities; and (4) potential contribution to the national drug abuse problem.
Examples of Funded Projects: (1) Epidemiology of Addiction and Psychiatric Status; (2) Development of the Sympathoadrenal Axis; (3) Drugs as Reinforcers: Intake via the Oral Route; (4) Effects of Abused Drugs on Transmitter Release; and (5) Analysis of Actions of Narcotics on GI Motility.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The range is from $31,000 to $703,000; $119,000.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse made 157 awards in fiscal year 1999. For fiscal year 2000, 163 awards are anticipated.
Federal Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Type of Assistance: Project Grants.
Obligations: (Grants): FY 99 $18,691,000; FY 00 est $20,200,000; and FY 01 est $21,100,000.
Budget Account Number: 75-0893-0-1-552.
Authorization: Public Health Service Act, Section 301, 42 U.S.C. 241, as amended.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: 42 CFR 52; Guidelines included in application kits. PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1998.
Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.
Headquarters Office: Program Contacts: Dr. Karen Skinner, Acting Director, Division of Neuroscience and Behavioral Research (Basic Behavioral, Biomedical and Neuroscience Research). Phone: (301) 43-1887. Dr. Frank Vocci, Director, Division of Treatment Research and Development (Research on Treatment, Behavior, Clinical Neuroscience, Medication Development, Drug Delivery Systems and Clinical Trial Research). Phone: (301) 443-6173. Richard Millstein, Acting Director, Division of Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research (Incidence, Prevalence, Ethnographic, Survey Research, and Longitudinal Studies on Prevention, Vulnerability and Etiology, Health Services). Phone: (301) 443-6504. Dr. Henry Francis, Center on AIDS and Other Medical Consequences (AIDS and other Medical Consequences). Phone: (301) 443-1380. Dr. Andrea Baruchin, Research Training and Research Scientist Development Coordinator. Phone: (301) 443-6071. Dr. Lula Beatty, Minority Research Programs. Phone: (301) 443-6480. Grants Management Contact: Dr. Gary Fleming, Grants Management Officer, Phone: (301) 443-6710. National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Neurosciences Bldg., 6001 Executive Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20892. Use the same numbers for FTS.
(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)
Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Payments will be made either on a Monthly Cash Request System or under an Electronic Transfer System. Necessary instructions for the appropriate type of payment will be issued shortly after an award is made.
Uses and Use Restrictions: Scientist Development Award for Clinicians; Scientist Development Awards and Research Scientist Awards provide support for individuals with research potential who need additional development and/or experience in a productive research environment. Awards are available for up to 5 years of salary support (up to $90,000 per year) for the individual candidate, fringe benefits, and 8 percent indirect costs. Specialized training costs and limited research cost are allowable under certain circumstances. Salary support may be supplemented by the sponsoring institution from nonfederal funds.
Reports: Reports must be submitted as follows: (1) Interim Progress Reports annually as part of continuation application; (2) Annual financial status report at termination of year of support; and (3) Final Invention Statement at end of support.
Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-128 "Audits of State and Local Governments," State and local governments that receive financial assistance of $100,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 and $100,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with Circular No. A-128, or in accordance with Federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they participate. For nongovernmental grant recipients, audits are to be carried out in accordance with the provisions set forth in OMB Circular No. A-133. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal officials.
Records: Records must be retained for at least 3 years; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if audit findings have not been resolved.
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