INCREASE IN SALARY SUPPORT ON NIA-SUPPORTED CAREER AWARDS Release Date: June 28, 1999 P.T. National Institute on Aging The National Institute on Aging (NIA) announces an increase in allowable salary on certain career awards supported by the Institute. This change is effective for awards to be issued in fiscal year (FY) 2001 and subsequent years. Where applicants have already applied for an award under the former guidelines, if they are to be issued an award, they will be contacted by Institute staff and asked whether they wish to submit a revised budget. AFFECTED MECHANISMS This change in salary level applies to new and continuing K01 (Mentored Research Scientist Development Awards), K02 (Independent Scientist Awards), K08 (Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards), and K12 (Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Awards). This change does not apply to K07 (Academic Career Leadership Awards), K23 (Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Awards), K24 (Mid-career Investigator Awards in Patient-Oriented Research), K25 (Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development Awards), or K26 (Mid-Career Investigator Awards in Mouse Pathobiology Research). These programs have specific provisions for salary described in program announcements available in the NIH Guide. New Awards (Type 1) and Competing Renewals (Type 2) Salary Allowance: Beginning in FY 2001 the NIA is providing salary for K01, K02 and K08 award recipients, consistent with the institution"s salary scale for faculty with equivalent experience up to a level of $75,000 per 12 months, plus applicable fringe benefits. For K12 program awards the $75,000 per year limit is allowed for no more than 60 per cent of authorized slots in any one year, and no more than 5 total slots on the award. A $60,000 limit will apply to remaining slots. All K01, K02, K08 and K12 awards require a minimum of 75% effort on the career award activities by the candidate. NIA will allow the full $75,000 (or $60,000 cap) for 75% effort. The institution may supplement the NIA contribution up to a level that is consistent with the institution"s salary scale, however, supplementation may not be from Federal funds unless specifically authorized by the Federal program from which such funds are derived. In no case may Public Health Service (PHS) funds be used for salary supplementation. Institutional supplementation of salary must not require extra duties or responsibilities that would interfere with the purpose of the career award. Under expanded authorities, however, institutions may rebudget authorized funds within the total costs awarded to cover salaries consistent with the institution"s salary scale. The total salary requested must be consistent with a full- time, 12-month staff appointment. It must be consistent both with the established salary structure at the institution and with salaries actually provided by the institution from its own funds to other staff members of equivalent qualifications, rank, and responsibilities in the department concerned. If full-time, 12-month salaries are not currently paid to comparable staff members, the salary proposed must be appropriately related to the existing salary structure. Research Development Allowance: 1. K01 and K08 awards: The NIA is continuing to provide up to $20,000 per year for the following expenses: (a) tuition, fees, and books related to career development, (b) research expenses, such as supplies, equipment, and technical personnel, (c) travel to research meetings or training, (d) statistical services including personnel and computer time. 2. K12 awards: The NIA is continuing to provide $20,000 per year for up to five slots and no more than $10,000 per year for remaining slots. 3. K02 awards: NIA will continue to provide up to $5,000 annually to offset the cost of tuition, fees, books, and similar educational materials related to career development. Salary for mentors, secretarial and administrative assistance, etc., is not allowed. Noncompeting continuations (Type 5) Beginning with the FY 2001 renewal of Type 5 noncompeting K01, K02, and K08 awards, the NIA is permitting increases to these awards up to the revised levels for new and competing awards. However, no noncompeting award may be increased by more than $15,000 in direct costs in any single fiscal year. Any remaining adjustment will be made the following year. For Type 5 noncompeting K12 awards, NIA is also permitting increases to these awards up to the revised levels for new and competing K12 awards. However, no K12 award may be increased by more than $10,000 in direct costs per awarded slot in a single fiscal year. INQUIRIES Direct inquiries concerning programmatic issues to: Dr. Robin A. Barr Office of Extramural Affairs National Institute on Aging 7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2C218, MSC 9205 Bethesda, MD 20892-9205 Telephone: (301) 496-9322 FAX: (301) 402-2945 Email: [email protected] Direct inquiries relating to fiscal matters to: Mr. Joseph Ellis Grants and Contracts Management Office National Institute on Aging 7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2N212, MSC 9205 Bethesda, MD 20892-9205 Telephone: (301) 496-1472 FAX: (301) 402-3672 Email: [email protected]

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