NOT-OD-23-031: Notice of Special Interest: Administrative Supplements to Promote Research Continuity and Retention of NIH Mentored Career Development (K) Award Recipients and Scholars

FIC Specific Information:

• Applications should be submitted no later than June 30^th. In general, Fogarty supplement applications will be reviewed, and awards made by the end of September.
• 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 include dates of the life event in the application.
• 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.
• 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.
• Applications should include updated and signed mentor statements from both primary mentors.
• 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.
• Supplement funds may not be used for PI salary support during the regular or extended period of the grant.
• Awards with significant unspent funds (25% or more of direct costs) in the parent award are not eligible to apply.
• FIC 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.
• Please see FIC supplement guidance at https://www.fic.nih.gov/Grants/Pages/administrative-supplements.aspx
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to 1) consult with the Program Officer of the parent award AND the FIC Scientific Program Contact associated with this NOSI prior developing an application and 2) inform them immediately after submitting the application.
• The FIC maximum allowable direct cost is $50,000

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.​
• See more related information at https://www.cancer.gov/grants-training/training/funding/k-award-administrative-supplements

NEI Specific Information:

• Supplement requests should be within the scope of the parent grant.

   

• NEI will accept supplement applications three times a year on 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 applying.

   

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

Scientific Program Contact:
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
 

• Division of Genome Sciences: https://www.genome.gov/about-nhgri/Division-of-Genome-Sciences
• Division of Genomic Medicine: https://www.genome.gov/about-nhgri/Division-of-Genomic-Medicine
• Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Research Program: https://www.genome.gov/Funded-Programs-Projects/ELSI-Research-Program-ethical-legal-social-implications
• Office of Genomic Data Science: https://www.genome.gov/about-nhgri/Office-of-the-Director/Office-of-Genomic-Data-Science
• Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office: https://www.genome.gov/about-nhgri/Office-of-the-Director/Training-Diversity-and-Health-Equity-Office 

NHLBI Specific Information:

• 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 and total leave time or anticipated time away for 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.
• Only one supplement application may be submitted to this NOSI for each Qualifying Critical Life Event.
• PIs with R01 (or equivalent research awards) in addition to the parent K-award are not eligible to apply.  
• Frequently asked questions: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/grants-and-training/funding-opportunities-and-contacts/life-event-supplement-NOT-OD-23-031

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 May 1st will be considered for funding during the current fiscal year. Applications received after May 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:

Philippe Marmillot, Ph.D.
Phone: 301-443-2861
Email: philippe.marmillot@nih.gov

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

NIAID Specific Information

• NIAID accepts supplement applications on a continuous basis. Applications received after April 1st of the current fiscal year will be considered for funding in the following fiscal year.
• Applicants are encouraged to contact Program staff to discuss the proposed supplement prior to submission.
• 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 to be considered for this supplement. 
• Supplement requests should be within the scope of the parent grant.
• 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.
• The maximum total costs allowed is $70,000 with a strong justification and rationale.
• NIAID solicits administrative supplements that are within the scope of the parent grant and relate to its scientific priorities and research interests. Grantees are encouraged to visit NIAID Guidelines for Administrative Supplements. Training and Career Development Grant Programs | NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 

NIAMS Specific Information:
Information about NIAMS Supplement Programs is available at: https://www.niams.nih.gov/grants-funding/funding-opportunities/activity-codes#supp-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

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 on a continuous basis. Applications received after June 1st of the current fiscal year will be considered for funding in the following fiscal year.

   

• Administrative reviews of applications and processing of awards can take up to 12 weeks.​

   

• The Qualifying Critical Life Event must be ongoing or have occurred within the current budget period. In circumstances in which a critical life event is upcoming and expected to occur during the budget period, the supplement request may be submitted in advance. Applicants should include dates and total leave time or anticipated time away for the life event in the application.

   

• The project and budget periods for the supplement must be within the currently approved project period for the existing parent award.  At the time of supplement application submission, the parent grant must have at least 6 months remaining on the originally approved award period. Requests cannot be made for awards that are in a no-cost extension.

   

• Only one supplement award will be allowed for any eligible PD/PI.   

   

• Supplement requests must be within the scope of the parent grant.  Supplements 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.

   

• 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.

   

• 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.

NIDCD Specific Information: 

• NIDCD only accepts applications once a year. For fiscal year 2024, the application due date is Friday June 7, 2024. Awards will not be made before this date.
• 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 
   

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.

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.
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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 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- https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-Development/Other-Training-Related-Programs

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






 

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.

NIMHD Specific Information:

• NIMHD 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.
• Supplement requests must be within the scope of the parent grant. Supplements may not be used to expand the originally proposed research project or career development activities.
• Projects should have a minimum of one year remaining on their award on the submission date.
• Projects in a no-cost extension period are not eligible to apply.
• 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 to be considered for this supplement.
• The Qualifying Critical Life Event must be current or have occurred within one year of the supplement application submission 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 are encouraged to contact NIMHD Program staff to discuss the proposed supplement prior to submission. 

• 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.

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