NOT-OD-20-054: Notice of Special Interest: Administrative Supplements to Promote Research Continuity and Retention of NIH Mentored Career Development (K) Award Recipients and Scholars

NIH Institute or Center Contacts Institute/Center Specific Information

Division of Biomedical Research Workforce (DBRW)
NOSI POC:
Teraya Donaldson, PhD
Phone: (301) 451-0993
Email: Teraya.donaldson@nih.gov

Fogarty International Center

Scientific Program Contact:
Christine Jessup, PhD
Phone: (301) 496-1653
Email: Christine.Jessup@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Bruce Butrum
Phone: 301-496-1670
Email: butrumb@mail.nih.gov

FIC Specific Information:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Scientific Program Contact:
Sergey Radaev, Ph.D
sradaev@mail.nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Jason Gill
Email: gilljas@mail.nih.gov

NCI Specific Information:

  • NCI accepts supplement applications on a continuous basis. Applications received after July 1st of the current fiscal year will be considered for funding in the following fiscal year.
  • Projects in no-cost extension are not eligible.
  • Only one supplement application may be submitted to this NOSI for each Qualifying Critical Life Event.
  • The Qualifying Critical Life Event must be current or have occurred within the year prior to the supplement application submission.
  • Applicants should provide a strong justification for the need for supplemental support.
  • Administrative reviews and processing can take up to 12 weeks.​

National Eye Institute (NEI)

Scientific Program Contact:
Neeraj Agarwal, Ph.D.
Phone: (301) 451-2020
Email: agarwalnee@mail.nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Karen Robinson-Smith
Phone: (301) 451-2020
Email: karen.robinson.smith@nei.nih.gov

NEI Specific Information:

  • NEI will accept supplement applications three times a year in March 1, July 1 and October 1 of each fiscal year.
  • Projects in no-cost extension period are not eligible to apply.
  • Projects should have a minimum of one year to finish.
  • Each eligible project may only apply once to this NOSI for each Qualifying Critical Life Event.
  • Applications should include a letter signed by the Institutional Business Official certifying PI’s eligibility for the supplement award and a description of institutional support.
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to justify the need for supplemental support in view of the progress of the parent award and the successful completion of the research project.
  • NEI strongly encourages the PD(s)/PI(s) to contact the scientific contact listed in this table prior to submitting an application.


National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Scientific Program Contact:
Robb Rowley, MD

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Robb Rowley, M.D.
Tel: (301) 827-9126 (office)
Robb.Rowley@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Deanna L. Ingersoll
Phone: (301) 435-7858
E-mail: Deanna.Ingersoll@nih.gov

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Scientific Program Contact:
Karin F. Lidman, Ph.D.
Phone: (301) 435-0535
Email: karin.fredriksson@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Taryn Cobb
Phone: (301) 827-8025
Email: taryn.cobb@mail.nih.gov​

  • Applicants are encouraged to contact Program staff to discuss the proposed supplement prior to submission.
  • NHLBI has three supplement application due dates/fiscal year: February 1st, June 1st, and October 1st.
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to describe how the life event is curtailing or is expected to curtail their research and career development and to provide justification for how supplemental support will help them to maintain productivity. Detailed personal health information such as specific diagnoses or medical conditions is not required or necessary in order to be considered for this supplement.
  • Supplement requests should be within the scope of the parent grant.
  • The Qualifying Critical Life Event must be current or have overlapped with the parent award period and have occurred within two years prior to the supplement application due date. In circumstances in which the critical life event is pending and is expected to occur during the project period, the supplement request may be submitted in advance of the event. Applicants should include dates of the life event in the application.
  • Projects should have a minimum of one year remaining on their award on the submission due date and those in a no-cost extension period are not eligible to apply.

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Scientific Program Contact:
NIA Training Office
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Email: NIAtraining@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Traci Lafferty
Phone: 301-496-8987
Email: laffertt@mail.nih.gov

NIA Specific Information:

  • NIA will accept supplements that are within the scope of the parent grant and aligned with the NIA's mission and strategic directions for aging research. Please refer here for further guidance.
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss how the critical life event is preventing them from completing study aims and career development goals and to provide justification for how supplemental support will help them to achieve their objectives/goals and advance their career.
  • NIA accepts applications on a continuous basis. Applications received by June 1st will be considered for funding during the current fiscal year. Applications received after June 1st will be considered for funding after October 1st.
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with their Program Officer and the Scientific Contact listed in the Notice prior developing an application and to inform them immediately after submitting the application.
  • Please allow twelve weeks for your application evaluation and funding decision.
  • Career development awards (Ks) in no-cost extension are not eligible for supplement support.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Scientific Program Contact:
Abraham Bautista, Ph.D.
Phone: (301) 443-9737
Email: Abraham.Bautista@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Judy Fox
Phone: (301) 443-4704
Email: jfox@mail.nih.gov

NIAAA Specific Information:


NIAAA supports administrative supplements that are within the scope of the parent grant. It is expected that the scope of the supplement is responsive to the NIAAA Strategic Plan ​.

Grantees are encouraged to visit the NIAAA Administrative Supplement procedures.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Scientific Program Contact:
Raushanah Newman
Phone: (240) 669-2925
Email: newmanrau@niaid.nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Samuel Ashe
Phone: 301-435-4799
Email: samuel.ashe@nih.gov

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Scientific Program Contact:
Jana Eisenstein, MS
Phone: 301-827-8617
Email: jana.eisenstein@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Leslie Littlejohn
Phone: 301-594-2545
Email: littlele@mail.nih.gov

NIAMS Specific Information:
Information about NIAMS Supplement Programs is available at: Supplement Programs.

  • NIAMS has 2 receipt dates for this program: May 1 and November 1.
  • Six months of support must be remaining on the parent research grant at the time of the supplement award.
  • Supplements may not be awarded on a project that is in a No Cost Extension (NCE).
  • NIAMS strongly encourages the PD(s)/PI(s) to contact both the scientific contact listed in this table and the NIAMS Program Officer of the parent research grant prior to submitting an application.

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)

Scientific Program Contact:
Tina Gatlin, Ph.D.
Phone: (301) 731-3794
E-mail: gatlincl@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Kathryn (Katie) Ellis
Phone: 302-451-4791
Email: kelllis@mail.nih.gov

NIBIB Specific Information:


NIBIB will accept applications on a rolling basis. Applications received by May 31 will be reviewed and, if approved for funding, funded in the current fiscal year (by September 30). For applications received after May 31, funding could take place in the current fiscal year or the following fiscal year.
At the time of supplement application submission, the parent grant must have at least 6 months remaining on the originally approved award period. NIBIB will not award supplements to grants in a no-cost extension.
Investigators are strongly encouraged to contact the NIBIB Scientific Program Contact before preparing an application to discuss eligibility and scope of work.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Scientific Program Contact:
Kathryn Adams
Phone: (301) 435-2067
Email: Kathryn.Adams@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Melani Ledu
Phone: (301) 402-4165
Email: melani.ledu@nih.gov

NICHD Specific Information:

  • NICHD will accept supplement applications for 3 receipt dates per year, as follows: June 1; October 1; February 1.
  • The Qualifying Critical Life Event must be ongoing or have occurred within the current budget period. Applicants may apply in advance for qualifying life events that are imminent. Applicants should include dates of the life event in the application.
  • Requests cannot be made for awards that are in or will be in a no-cost extension for any part of the supplemental award period.
  • Only one supplement award will be allowed for any eligible PD/PI.
  • Supplement requests must be within the scope of the parent grant. Supplements are intended to address costs or circumstances caused by the critical life event and may not be used to expand the originally proposed research project or career development activities.
  • Applicants should describe how the critical life event will prevent them from completing the originally proposed aims and provide justification for how supplemental support will help them to achieve their objectives/goals and advance their career. Any additional forms of support including carryover funds and institutional matching funds should be described.
  • Administrative reviews and processing can take up to 12 weeks.​
  • NICHD resources for this program are limited and may not cover all applications. Applications will be prioritized based on the impact of the critical life event on the funded project and the potential for the supplement to allow for successful completion of the originally proposed aims. Support from the institution will also be considered.
  • Supplement funds may not be used for PI salary support during the regular or extended period of the grant.
  • Qualifying Critical Life Events: The PD/PI must demonstrate a critical life event during the parent grant project period, such as childbirth, adoption, serious personal health issues or illness and/or debilitating conditions, high-risk pregnancy, or primary caregiving responsibilities of an ailing spouse, child, partner, parent, or member of the immediate family.
  • Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Scientific Program Contact prior to submission to discuss the proposed supplement as well as other options for addressing the impact of the critical life event.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)

Scientific Program Contact:
Alberto Rivera-Rentas, Ph.D.
Phone: 301-496-184
Email: riverara@nidcd.nih.gov


Grants Management Contact:
Mr. Christopher Myers
Phone: (301) 402-0909
Email: myersc@mail.nih.gov

NIDCD Specific Information:

  • NIDCD only accepts applications once a year. For fiscal year 2023, the application due date is Friday June 2, 2023.
  • The maximum total costs allowed is $70,000 with a strong justification and rationale.
  • Projects in a no-cost extension period are not eligible to apply.
  • Awards that received COVID-related administrative supplements are not eligible to apply.
  • Awards with significant unspent funds (25% or more of direct costs) in the parent award are not eligible to apply.
  • PIs with more research awards than the parent award are not eligible to apply.
  • Applications should include a letter signed by the Institutional Business Official certifying the PI’s eligibility for the supplement award and a description of institutional support.
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide a strong justification and detailed rationale for the need for supplemental support and the impact of the critical event on the progress of the parent award and the successful completion of the research project.
  • NIDCD strongly encourages the PD(s)/PI(s) to contact the program official of the parent award before preparing an application

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

Scientific Program Contact:

Anissa J. Brown, Ph.D.
Phone: 301-594-4805
Email: anissa.brown@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Dede Rutberg, MBA
Phone: (301) 594-4798
Email: rutbergd@mail.nih.gov

NIDCR Specific Information:

  • NIDCR accepts and reviews administrative supplement applications on a continuous basis. The review process may take up to 8 weeks.
  • PD(s)/PI(s) seeking consideration of awards before the end of the fiscal year (September 30) must submit supplement applications no later than July 16. Applications received after this date will be considered for funding in the next fiscal year (after October 1).
  • Only one supplement application may be submitted to this NOSI for each Qualifying Critical Life Event.
  • Projects in no cost extension are not eligible. The proposed supplemental award period may not extend into a no cost extension.
  • PD(s)/PI(s) are strongly encouraged to contact the NIDCR Scientific Program Contact to discuss the application prior to submission.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Scientific Program Contact:
Lindsey Friend, PhD
Phone: 301-402-1428
Email: NIDA_Training@nida.nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Pamela Fleming
Phone: (301) 480-1159
Email: pfleming@nida.nih.gov

NIDA Specific Information:

  • While supplements may be requested any time and will be processed as quickly as possible, please note that applications submitted after May 1, may have to be considered for the following fiscal year for support due to availability of funds.
  • The qualifying life event must be current or have occurred within one year of the supplement application submission date. Applicants may apply in advance for qualifying life events that are imminent.
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss how the qualifying life event is preventing them or would likely prevent them from completing study aims and career development goals and to provide justification for how supplemental support will help them to achieve their objectives/goals and advance their career. Please include the date(s) of the qualifying life event in this discussion.
  • Supplement requests must be within the scope of the parent grant.
  • Applications should include a letter signed by the institution certifying the PI's eligibility for the supplement award and a description of institutional support.
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with their Program Officer listed in this Notice prior to developing an application and to inform them immediately after submitting the supplement application.
  • See the companion Funding Announcement for additional eligible grant types, NOT-OD-20-055.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Scientific Program Contact:
Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases:
Lisa M. Spain, Ph.D.
Phone: (301) 451-9871
Email: SpainL@niddk.nih.gov

Digestive & Liver Diseases, Nutrition, and Obesity:
David E. Saslowsky, Ph.D.
Phone: (301) 594-8876
Email: David.Saslowsky@nih.gov

Kidney and Urologic Diseases:
Tracy L. Rankin, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Phone: (301) 594-4748
Email: rankint@mail.nih.gov

Hematologic Disorders:
Cindy Roy, Ph.D.
Phone: (301) 594-8805
Email: cindy.roy@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Ms. Jayanthi Regunathan
Phone: (301) 827-4380
Email: Jayanthi.regunathan@nih.gov

NIDDK Specific Information:

NIDDK welcomes requests for support from all NIDDK funded K awardees who have experienced a life-qualifying event during the project period of their award. For NIDDK:

  • NIDDK accepts supplement applications on a continuous basis with reviews occurring three times a year: January 15th, May 15th, and October 15th.
  • Requests cannot be made for K awards that are in or will be in a no-cost extension for any part of the supplemental award period.
  • Requests can be made for life-qualifying events that have taken or will take place at any time during the project period as long as sufficient justification is provided that the event slowed or is likely to slow progress. All requests must describe how the supplement will accelerate a successful transition to independence.
  • Eligible applicants include all funded K awardees, including those who have successfully competed for an R03 under PAR-DK-19-365.
  • Applicants who have successfully competed for an R01 are encouraged to submit a supplement under a companion FOA, NOT-OD-20-055.

Applicants are encouraged to contact their respective Program Officials (listed at left) to discuss event eligibility and scope of work proposed in the request.

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

Scientific Program Contact:
Carol Shreffler, Ph.D.
Phone: (919) 541-1445
Email: Shreffl1@niehs.nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Jenny Greer
Phone: (984) 287-3332
Email: jenny.greer@nih.gov

NIEHS Specific Information:

NIEHS reviews supplement applications three times a year, in March, July and October. Contact the Program Administrator of the parent grant for specific deadlines corresponding to the review schedule. Dates are also posted on the web site below:
Research Supplements at NIEHS

National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)

Scientific Research Contact:
Shakira M. Nelson, Ph.D.
Email: Shakira.nelson@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Julie Orlando
Email: julie.orlando@nih.gov

NIGMS Specific Information:

NIGMS strongly encourages the PD(s)/PI(s) to contact both the scientific contact listed in this table and the NIGMS Program Officer of the parent grant prior to submitting an application.
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Please visit the NIGMS Critical Life Event Supplement webpage for more information.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Scientific Program Contact:
Lauren D. Hill, Ph.D.
Phone: 301-443-2638
Email: hillla@mail.nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Tamara Kees
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Telephone: 301-443-8811
Email: tkees@mail.nih.gov

NIMH Specific Information:

NIMH accepts and reviews administrative supplement applications on a continuous basis until April 1 of each fiscal year (FY). In accordance with NIH submission policies, when April 1 falls on a weekend, Federal holiday, or Washington, DC area Federal office closure (see NOT-OD-17-041), the application deadline is automatically extended to the next business day. Generally, administrative supplement applications received after the April 1 submission date will not be considered for funding until the next fiscal year. Earlier submission is strongly encouraged. For further information see Administrative Supplements to Research Grants and Cooperative Agreements.

The continuity administrative supplement application must be submitted no later than 12 months after the critical life event has occurred. Under highly unusual and unique circumstances, an extension of up to 24 months after the critical life event may be requested, and the request will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking an extension are encouraged to contact their Program Officer prior to submitting the application to discuss the request. Any application submitted 25 or more months after the date of the critical life events will not be considered for funding.
NIMH will require that supplement budget requests cannot exceed $50,000/year direct costs. Applications must be submitted within the original project period.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Scientific Program Contacts:
Michelle Jones London, Ph.D.
Steve Korn, Ph.D.
Email: NINDS_KSupp_CLE@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Shellie Wilburn, M.B.A
Email: NINDS_KSupp_CLE@nih.gov

NINDS Specific Information:

Please see specific guidance and deadlines under Administrative Supplements- Other Training-Related Programs

The NINDS maximum allowable direct cost is $50,000.

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Scientific Program Contact:
David Banks, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.S.S.W., RN
Phone: (301) 496-9558
Email: Banksdh@mail.nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Ron Wertz
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Telephone: (301) 594-2807
Email: wertzr@mail.nih.gov

NINR Specific Information:

  • NINR accepts supplement applications three times a year, January 15, April 15, and August 15.
  • Projects in no-cost extension are not eligible to apply
  • Principal investigators are encouraged to contact the NINR Program Director to discuss their supplement application.

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

Scientific Program Contacts:
Nathan Stinson Jr., Ph.D., M.D., M.P.H.
Phone: (301) 594-8704
Email: stinsonn@mail.nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Priscilla Grant, JD
Phone: (301) 594-8412
Email: pg38h@nih.gov

NIMHD Specific Information:

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Scientific Program Contact:
Lanay Mudd, PhD
Phone: 301-594-9346
Email: lanay.mudd@nih.gov​nccihderinquiries@mail.nih.gov​

Grants Management Contact:

Debbie Chen
Phone: 301-594-3788
Email: debbie.chen@nih.gov

  • NCCIH Specific Information:
    NCCIH accepts applications on a continuous basis. Applications received by July 1st will be considered for funding during the current fiscal year. Applications received after July 1st will be considered for funding after October 1st (the next fiscal year).
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to describe how the life event is curtailing or is expected to curtail them from completing study aims and career development goals and to provide justification for how supplemental support will help them to achieve their objectives/goals and advance their career. Detailed personal health information such as specific diagnoses or medical conditions is not required or necessary in order to be considered for this supplement.
  • Supplement requests should be within the scope of the parent grant.
  • The Qualifying Critical Life Event must be current or have overlapped with the parent award period and have occurred within one year prior to the supplement application due date. In circumstances in which the critical life event is pending and is expected to occur during the project period, the supplement request may be submitted in advance of the event. Applicants should include dates of the life event in the application. Only one supplement application may be submitted to this NOSI for each Qualifying Critical Life Event.
  • Projects should have a minimum of one year remaining on their award at the time of submission. Those in a no-cost extension period are not eligible to apply.
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with their Program Officer and the Scientific Contact listed in the Notice prior developing an application and to inform them immediately after submitting the application.

National Library of Medicine
Scientific Program Contact:
Lyn Hardy, PhD, RN
Phone: 301-594-1297
Email: Lynda.hardy@nih.gov


Grants Management Contact:
Samantha Tempchin
Phone: 301-496-4221
Email: tempchins@mail.nih.gov

NLM Specific Information: NLM accepts and reviews supplement applications on a continuous basis. However, applications received after August 1 may be considered for funding in the next fiscal year. NLM strongly encourages the PD(s)/PI(s) to contact both the scientific contact listed in this table and the Program Officer of the parent research grant prior to submitting the application.

  • Projects should have a minimum of one year remaining on the award at the time of submission
  • Projects in no-cost extension period are not eligible to apply
  • The Qualifying Critical Life Event must be current (or anticipated to be) or have overlap with the parent award

Eligible projects may only apply once for each Qualifying Critical Life Event

Office of Research Infrastructure Programs Scientific Program Contact:
Bruce Fuchs, Ph.D.
Phone: 301-402-5225
Email: FuchsB@OD.NIH.GOV

Grants Management Contact:
Stephanie Blackford
Phone: 301-402-6737
Email: stephanie.page@nih.gov


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