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NIH – Jointly Sponsored Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences PAR-08-101 (T32)

Program Summary

The Jointly Sponsored NIH Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences supports broad and fundamental, early-stage graduate research training in the neurosciences via institutional NRSA research training grants (T32) at domestic institutions of higher education.  Trainees are supported during years 1 and 2 of their graduate training when they are typically not committed to a dissertation laboratory. The primary objective is to prepare qualified individuals for careers in neuroscience that have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation.

One submission per institution per receipt date.

Additional Information 

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-101.html

Deadlines

Letter of Intent

By submitting this form, applicant attests that s/he has read and meets the sponsor's eligibility criteria for this program.  Special instructions: OVCR may reserve submission slots for previously submitted but unfunded proposals that received highly competitive ratings from the external sponsor. These will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Vice Chancellor.  For consideration, scanned copies of your complete reviews (not just summary) must be included with LOI.

LOI form: http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/ovcr/research/funding/forms/0600.doc

Limited Competition Instructions

Submit one electronic copy of a white paper containing the following:

1. One (1) page cover sheet with following information:
   1. Name & departmental affiliation of PI, Co-PIs, senior personnel
   2. Sponsor and sponsor program name
   3. Title of White Paper proposal
   4. Lead PI Contact Information
   5. Unit Business Manager or Grant Coordinator contact information
2. Three (3)-page summary narrative addressing the intent of the program announcement, specifically:
   1. How your proposal addresses the intent of Program Announcement
   2. What PI & team expect to accomplish
   3. Expected overall significance

• Three-page limit inclusive of tables, figures, or other graphical data. 
• Additional fourth page may be used exclusively for references.
• Narrative must be 12-point font; minimum acceptable margin is ½ inch all around.  

3. Attach the following for PI, CoPIs, and key personnel
   1. Two page CV
   2. 1 page current and pending support
4. Optional (to be included in transmittal email):
   1. Identify potential individuals to review proposal - reviewers should not have a personal stake in outcome of this competition.
   2. Identify reviewers to exclude - this information will remain confidential.
   3. Note if this is a resubmission.  If so, attach any peer review comments received from either from prior internal competition or from external sponsor.

Please contact Tony Halford at ahalford@uic.edu or 6-7036 with any questions.