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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ASSISTANCE
93.281: Mental Health Research Career/Scientist Development 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: All awards in these series are made to appropriate domestic 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 other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulation 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q.
Preapplication Coordination: Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: The standard application form (PHS 398) (Revised May 1995) must be used and may be obtained from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910. Phone: (301) 435-0714, e-mail: grantsinfo@nih.gov. Information and instructions may be obtained from the program official at the National Institute of Mental Health. Forms are completed by the applicant and sponsor. Completed applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710. Applications are reviewed by nonfederal consultants and recommended for support on the basis of merit. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational organizations and 45 CFR, Part 52.
Award Procedure: All "K" Series awards are recommended for approval by the National Advisory Mental Health Council and those approved are awarded directly by NIMH to the applicant institution.
Deadlines: February 1, June 1, and October 1. AIDS-related applications: January 2, May 1, September 1.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 240 to 270 days from submission of the application. Review of AIDS-related applications is expedited.
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 Appeals procedure is available on the NIH home page grants.nih.gov/grants/peer/peer.htm.
Renewals: K01 awards are made for up to 5 years. K08 awards are made for 5-year periods with no renewal. K02 awards are made for a 5-year period, renewable once (unless holder has previously had a K04); K05 awards are limited to one 5-year period.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: The following considerations are used in determining projects to be funded: (1) The potential to develop and/or perform as outstanding research scientists; (2) scientific merit of the proposed research plans; (3) relevance to NIMH priorities; and (4) potential contribution to the mental health field.
Examples of Funded Projects: (1) Cortical processes in perception and memory; (2) regulatory mechanisms in brain maturation; (3) chemical factors in abnormal behavior; (4) hemispheric specialization of higher functions in humans; (5) theory and measurement of personality development; (6) biological substrate and correlates of schizophrenia; (7) biochemistry and behavioral recovery after post-traumatic stress; and (8) children's mental health services research.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The range is from $10,107 to $811,964; $119,377.
In fiscal year 1999, 353 awards were funded. In fiscal year 2000, 362 awards are estimated to be funded; in fiscal year 2001, 373 awards are expected to be made.
Federal Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Type of Assistance: Project Grants.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 99 $42,140,000; FY 00 est $44,524,000; and FY 01 est $46,925,000.
Budget Account Number: 75-0892-0-1-552.
Authorization: Public Health Service Act, Title III, Section 301, Public Law 78-410, 42 U.S.C. 241, as amended.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: 42 CFR 52. Guidelines available from NIMH Fax 4U (301) 443-5158 or NIMH Headquarters Office Staff. No charge. PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-500,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994.
Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.
Headquarters Office: Dr. Henry Khachaturian, Associate Director for Research Training and Research Development, Office of Science Policy and Program Planning: Phone (301) 443-4335. Dr. Stephen Foote, Acting Director, Division of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Research. Phone: (301) 443-1576. Dr. Ellen Stover, Director, Division of Mental Disorders, Behavioral Research and AIDS. Phone: (301) 443-7281. Dr. Grayson S. Norquist, Acting Director, Division of Services and Treatment Research. Phone (301) 443-3648. Dr. Delores L. Parron, Associate Director for Special Populations. Phone: (301) 443-2847. Grants Management Contact: Mr. Bruce Ringler, Grants Management Officer, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services; Room 7C-08, Parklawn Bldg., 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone: (301) 443-2811. 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 when an award is made.
Uses and Use Restrictions: Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01, MRSDA), Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08, MCSDA), and Mentored Scientist Development Award for New Minority Faculty (K01, MSDA NMF) 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 $75,000 per year) for the individual candidate, fringe benefits, and 8 percent indirect costs. Specialized training costs and limited research costs are allowable under justified circumstances. Salary support may be supplemented by the sponsoring institution from nonfederal funds. The Independent Scientist Award (K02, ISA) is for independent scientists whose careers are developing rapidly; the Senior Scientist Award K05, SSA is for outstanding senior investigators. No specialized training costs are available; limited research costs for K05s and K02s in theoretical areas are available.
Reports: Reports must be submitted as follows: (1) Interim Progress Reports annually as part of continuation application; (2) Final Progress Report and Invention Statement, and Financial Status Report within 90 days of the 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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