Clarification of Instructions for the Review of Renewal Applications for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (Parent T32 and T35)

Notice Number: NOT-OD-11-110

Release Date:  August 26, 2011  

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

This Notice clarifies instructions for the review of renewal applications for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant applications as described in the T32 and T35 Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA) (PA-11-184) (PA-11-185).

Section V. Application Review Information

Additional Review Criteria

Renewals

Instructions for T32 and T35 applications:

For Renewals, the committee also will consider the progress made in the last funding period, including on the Recruitment and Retention Plan to Enhance Diversity. Does the application describe the program’s accomplishments over the past funding period(s)? Are changes proposed that would improve or strengthen the training experience?

Additional criterion for T35 only: What is the success in attracting trainees back for multiple appointments?

Please direct all inquiries to:

Rodney Ulane, Ph.D.
NIH Research Training Officer
Email: nihtrain@mail.nih.gov