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NIGMS Predoctoral Fellowships Darren Sledjeski, Ph.D.
Goal Promote fundamental, interdisciplinary and innovative research training that will develop highly trained independent scientists to address the nation’s biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs of the 21st century.
o T32s: Early-phase training (e.g., yrs 1-2) o Fs: Dissertation phase training (e.g., yrs 3-4)
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Three Types of Predoctoral Fellowships
Predoctoral Fellowships (F31) for Ph.D. degree students.
Predoctoral Fellowships to Promote Diversity for PhD degree
students from groups underrepresented in biomedical science. Everyone else.
Predoctoral M.D./Ph.D. and Other Dual Doctoral Degree Fellowships (F30) for students in integrated M.D. and Ph.D. and other dual doctoral degree training
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Best Advice?
Have the student contact and speak with a Program Officer before applying and after getting the summary statement
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An F31 is an F31 • •
Reviewed in the same Study Sections. Support an average of two years of dissertation research for outstanding students o
Fellowships will not pay for PhD years beyond year 6, regardless of source of funding.
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Proposed project related to sponsor’s research area and with strong training potential.
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Institute priority to funding applications from sponsors with NIGMS research grants (NIH REPORTER to ID)
Most Common Review Criticisms •
The proposed training plan is no different than what any other student would do. •
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The PI is new and has no track record of training students. •
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Identify a senior PI as a second mentor. Include a strong letter that makes it clear they will interact with the student regularly.
The Research Plan is too similar to the PI’s research plan. •
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Journal clubs, lab meetings, national meetings, basic course work are expected of all students. What individualized training would this student get?
The student should propose something within the scope of the grant yet unique to the student’s interests.
Application Review and Funding • •
Applications to be reviewed by CSR, and percentiled. In making funding decisions, NIGMS will consider the following factors in making funding decisions:
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Training phase of the student (yrs 3-5)
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Priority to applicants from NIGMS-funded mentor’s labs.
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Has the student already received Federal funding? (e.g., NSF)
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Availability of funds.
FOAs, Instructions, Stipend Levels and Deadlines, etc.
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visit the NIH F kiosk site http://grants.nih.gov/training/f_files_nrsa.htm
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Talk to a PO Training Website Updates FAQs
Contacts
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For general enquiries: Peggy Schnoor - 301-594-2749
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F30 Fellowship for M.D.-Ph.D. Students: Dr. Regine Douthard - 301-435-1759
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F31 Fellowships in Cell Biology and Biophysics: Dr. Mike Sakalian - 301-594-0828
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F31 Fellowships in Genetics, and Developmental Biology: Dr. Darren Sledjeski – 301-594-0943
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F31 Fellowships in Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry: Dr. Oleg Barski -301-496-1511
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F31 Fellowships in Biomedical Technology, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology: Dr. Veerasamy Ravichandran -301-451-9822
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F31 Fellowships to Promote Diversity: Dr. Shawn Gaillard - 301-594-3900
Questions?
Applicant Eligibility •
F31 applicant must have a baccalaureate degree and be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. (or equivalent research degree) or a combined degree (e.g., Ph.D. and M.D.) program.
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Must be advanced graduate students and have already identified their dissertation project and sponsor.
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Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of high academic performance in the sciences, substantial interest in a research area of high priority to NIGMS, and a commitment to a career as an independent research scientist.
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U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status by the time of award.
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Applicants from groups underrepresented in biomedical sciences may also consider applications to the Parent F31-Diversity fellowship.
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Students in a combined degree program (e.g. M.D./PhD, or D.O./PhD, or D.D.S./PhD) are eligible to apply for the Individual Predoctoral M.D./PhD Fellowship (F30).
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Applicant eligibility no more than 48 months from matriculation into integrated MD-PhD or other program; for period not extending more than 8 years total, regardless of funding.
Goal Promote fundamental, interdisciplinary and innovative research training that will develop highly trained independent scientists to address the nation’s biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs of the 21st century.
o T32s: Early-phase training (e.g., yrs 1-2) o Fs: Dissertation phase training (e.g., yrs 3-4)
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Three Types of Predoctoral Fellowships
Predoctoral Fellowships (F31) for Ph.D. degree students.
Predoctoral Fellowships to Promote Diversity for PhD degree
students from groups underrepresented in biomedical science. Everyone else.
Predoctoral M.D./Ph.D. and Other Dual Doctoral Degree Fellowships (F30) for students in integrated M.D. and Ph.D. and other dual doctoral degree training
3
Best Advice?
Have the student contact and speak with a Program Officer before applying and after getting the summary statement
4
An F31 is an F31 • •
Reviewed in the same Study Sections. Support an average of two years of dissertation research for outstanding students o
Fellowships will not pay for PhD years beyond year 6, regardless of source of funding.
5
•
Proposed project related to sponsor’s research area and with strong training potential.
•
Institute priority to funding applications from sponsors with NIGMS research grants (NIH REPORTER to ID)
Most Common Review Criticisms •
The proposed training plan is no different than what any other student would do. •
•
The PI is new and has no track record of training students. •
•
Identify a senior PI as a second mentor. Include a strong letter that makes it clear they will interact with the student regularly.
The Research Plan is too similar to the PI’s research plan. •
6
Journal clubs, lab meetings, national meetings, basic course work are expected of all students. What individualized training would this student get?
The student should propose something within the scope of the grant yet unique to the student’s interests.
Application Review and Funding • •
Applications to be reviewed by CSR, and percentiled. In making funding decisions, NIGMS will consider the following factors in making funding decisions:
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o
Training phase of the student (yrs 3-5)
o
Priority to applicants from NIGMS-funded mentor’s labs.
o
Has the student already received Federal funding? (e.g., NSF)
o
Availability of funds.
FOAs, Instructions, Stipend Levels and Deadlines, etc.
8
•
visit the NIH F kiosk site http://grants.nih.gov/training/f_files_nrsa.htm
• • •
Talk to a PO Training Website Updates FAQs
Contacts
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•
For general enquiries: Peggy Schnoor - 301-594-2749
•
F30 Fellowship for M.D.-Ph.D. Students: Dr. Regine Douthard - 301-435-1759
•
F31 Fellowships in Cell Biology and Biophysics: Dr. Mike Sakalian - 301-594-0828
•
F31 Fellowships in Genetics, and Developmental Biology: Dr. Darren Sledjeski – 301-594-0943
•
F31 Fellowships in Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry: Dr. Oleg Barski -301-496-1511
•
F31 Fellowships in Biomedical Technology, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology: Dr. Veerasamy Ravichandran -301-451-9822
•
F31 Fellowships to Promote Diversity: Dr. Shawn Gaillard - 301-594-3900
Questions?
Applicant Eligibility •
F31 applicant must have a baccalaureate degree and be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. (or equivalent research degree) or a combined degree (e.g., Ph.D. and M.D.) program.
•
Must be advanced graduate students and have already identified their dissertation project and sponsor.
•
Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of high academic performance in the sciences, substantial interest in a research area of high priority to NIGMS, and a commitment to a career as an independent research scientist.
•
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status by the time of award.
•
Applicants from groups underrepresented in biomedical sciences may also consider applications to the Parent F31-Diversity fellowship.
•
Students in a combined degree program (e.g. M.D./PhD, or D.O./PhD, or D.D.S./PhD) are eligible to apply for the Individual Predoctoral M.D./PhD Fellowship (F30).
o
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Applicant eligibility no more than 48 months from matriculation into integrated MD-PhD or other program; for period not extending more than 8 years total, regardless of funding.
