NIMH SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO THE NIH CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMANNOUNCEMENTS (K AWARDS) NIH Guide, Volume 24, Number 18, May 19, 1995 P.T. 34 Keywords: Biomedical Research, Multidiscipl Grants Administration/Policy+ National Institute of Mental Health This supplement to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) career development program announcements (K Awards) is intended to provide additional information for potential applicants on the unique aspects of National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) career development programs. The NIH program announcements addressed in this supplement are the following: o PA-95-049: Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) o PA-95-050: Independent Scientist Award (K02) o PA-95-051: Senior Scientist Award (K05) o PA-95-052: Academic Career Award (K07) o PA-95-053: Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08) The guidelines and procedures outlined in the NIH program announcements must be followed closely when an application is being prepared for submission to the NIMH. Particular attention should be paid to the purpose of each award mechanism, its eligibility requirements, and its review considerations. The NIMH supports only the development award of the K07 mechanism, not the leadership award aspect, and only in selected program areas. Potential applicants should contact appropriate NIMH staff for further information. Supplemental Information for NIMH Applicants The RESEARCH OBJECTIVES section of each program announcement should be followed carefully during the preparation of an application. Note especially that differences exist among various NIH Institutes regarding allowable costs. The unique aspects of NIMH allowable costs, specifically in the categories of salary (all Ks) and research development support (K01, K07, K08), or research support (K02, K05), are listed below. Salary (all Ks) The NIMH contribution to the Principal Investigator's salary is geared to the institutional base salary as follows: Institutional Base Salary NIMH Contribution o Up to $45,000 100% of institutional base o $45,001 to $60,000 $45,000 o $60,001 and over 75% of institutional base salary, up to $75,000 Research Development Support (K01, K07, K08) The NIMH allows for funds up to $50,000 per year for the expenses outlined in each program announcement. Research Support (K02, K05) The NIMH allows for funds up to $25,000 per year for those applications from individuals who are engaged in predominantly theoretical work, such as modeling or computer simulation, as outlined in each program announcement. INQUIRIES Consultation with NIMH staff is encouraged especially during the planning phase of the application. Below are the names of the NIMH staff who can provide further information: Henry Khachaturian, Ph.D. Division of Neuroscience and Behavioral Science National Institute of Mental Health 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11-103 Rockville, MD 20857 Telephone: (301) 443-8033 FAX: (301) 443-1731 Email: hkhach@helix.nih.gov .
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