This Notice is to inform potential applicants of changes to the language and page limitations regarding required and allowable appendices. The following changes are made to Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) PAR-20-213, "National Institute of General Medical Sciences Predoctoral Institutional Research Training Grant (T32 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)", effective immediately, and applicable for the September 25, 2021 application due date.
The following section of PAR-20-213 has been modified:
Currently Reads:
Part 2. Section IV. Application and Submission Information
2. Content and Form of Application Submission
PHS 398 Research Training Program Plan
Appendix
The following are required Appendix materials:
- Required Training Activities. To adequately assess the content of the didactic portion of the training program, the application must include syllabi/outlines of all required training activities (e.g., syllabi for courses, mentor training materials, professional development workshops, career exploration opportunities, skills development activities).
- Responsible Conduct of Research Syllabi. In addition to the Plan for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research, the application must provide syllabi/outlines of materials relating to Responsible Conduct of Research and descriptions of when in the trainees’ career paths the material is taught.
- Trainee Selection and Appointment Procedures (3 pages maximum). The application must outline the criteria for trainee selection from the training grant eligible pool and the process for trainee appointment. Materials may include, but are not limited to, appointment protocols and/or blank applications.
The following are allowable Appendix materials:
- Elective Activities. The application may include summary content from up to four additional elective courses and/or training activities (e.g., syllabi or summaries for courses, mentor training materials, outlines of professional development workshops, career exploration opportunities, or skills development activities).
- Evaluation and Assessment Instruments. The application may include blank surveys, rubrics, and/or forms used to (a) document and monitor trainee progress and (b) determine whether the training and research environment is effective, inclusive, safe, and supportive.
- Conflict Resolution Protocols (3-page maximum). The application may include detailed protocols for addressing problems with trainee and faculty matches, removal of faculty from the training program with unacceptable training/mentoring skills and for conflict resolutions for multi PD(s)/PI(s) and mentor/mentee relationships.
Modified to Read (changes shown in bold italics):
Part 2. Section IV. Application and Submission Information
2. Content and Form of Application Submission
PHS 398 Research Training Program Plan
Appendix
The following are required Appendix materials:
- Required Training Activities (2 pages maximum per activity). To adequately assess the content of the didactic portion of the training program, the application must include brief descriptions of all required courses, workshops, and training activities (e.g., streamlined syllabi with topics, timelines, activities, credits, etc.).
- Responsible Conduct of Research Syllabi (2 pages maximum). In addition to the Plan for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research, the application must provide syllabi/outlines of materials relating to Responsible Conduct of Research and descriptions of when in the trainees’ career paths the material is taught.
- Trainee Selection and Appointment Procedures (3 pages maximum). The application must outline the criteria for trainee selection from the training grant eligible pool and the process for trainee appointment. Materials may include, but are not limited to, appointment protocols and/or blank applications.
The following are allowable Appendix materials:
- Elective Activities (2 pages maximum per activity). The application may include summary content from up to four additional elective courses, workshops, and/or training activities (e.g., streamlined syllabi with topics, timelines, activities, credits, etc.).
- Evaluation and Assessment Instruments. The application may include blank surveys, rubrics, and/or forms used to (a) document and monitor trainee progress and (b) determine whether the training and research environment is effective, inclusive, safe, and supportive.
- Conflict Resolution Protocols (3-page maximum). The application may include detailed protocols for addressing problems with trainee and faculty matches, removal of faculty from the training program with unacceptable training/mentoring skills and for conflict resolutions for multi PD(s)/PI(s) and mentor/mentee relationships.
All other aspects of this FOA remain the same.
