1. Introduction to Application (Resubmission Applications Only)
• Resubmission applications must include an Introduction to Resubmission Application, not to exceed one page unless the FOA specifies otherwise.
• The Introduction must address the criticisms and issues raised in the Summary Statement. Summarize the substantial additions, deletions, and changes. In the body of the application, highlight paragraphs with significant changes by bracketing and changing typography.
2. Candidate Section
• Candidate's Background: Describe your past scientific history, indicating how the award fits into past and future research career development. If there are consistent themes or issues that have guided previous work, these should be made clear; if your work has changed direction, the reasons for the change should be indicated. Any additional information not described in the Biographical Sketch Format Page, such as research and/or clinical training experience, may be included in this section.
• Career Goals and Objectives: Describe your short-term and long-term career goals and objectives are, and how the career development award is envisioned to enable you to develop and/or expand your research career. It is important to justify the need for the award. You are encouraged to include a timeline, including plans to apply for subsequent grant support.
• Candidate's Plan for Career Development/ Training Activities During Award Period: Describe the new or enhanced research skills and knowledge you will acquire as a result of the proposed award. If you have considerable research experience in the same areas as the proposed research, reviewers may determine that the application lacks potential to enhance your research career. For mentored awards, describe any structured activities that are part of the developmental plan, such as coursework, or workshops that will help you learn new techniques or develop needed professional skills. If coursework is included, provide course numbers and descriptive titles. Briefly discuss each of the activities, other than research, in which you expect to participate. Include a percentage of time involvement for each activity by year, expressed in person months, and explain how the activity is related to the proposed research and the career development plan.
