6. Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research
• Limited to 1 page.
• For mentored career development awards, describe a plan to acquire instruction in the responsible conduct of research. For independent career awards, describe a plan to obtain or provide instruction in the responsible conduct of research.
• Attach a description of plans for obtaining instruction in the responsible conduct of research. This section should document prior instruction or participation in RCR training during the applicant’s current career stage (including the date instruction was last completed) and propose plans to either receive instruction or participate as a course lecturer, etc., in order to meet the once every four-year requirement. The plan should address how applicants plan to incorporate the five instructional components outlined in the NIH Policy on Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research: format, subject matter, faculty participation, duration, and frequency.
• The role of the mentor in RCR instruction must be described.
• See RCR boilerplate
7. Candidate's Plan to Provide Mentoring (Include only when required by the specific FOA, e.g., K24 and K05)
• If required, the plan should provide information about the candidate’s commitment to serve as a mentor to other investigators, and describe previous mentoring activities. See SF424 Guidelines for more details.
8. Plans and Statements of Mentor and Co-mentor(s)
• This section is to be completed by the mentor, co-mentor(s), as appropriate. The letters must be appended together and uploaded as a single pdf file.
• The single pdf file is limited to 6 pages.
• See SF424 Guidelines for a detailed discussion of what should be included here.
9. Letters of Support from Collaborators, Contributors, and Consultants
• Attach all appropriate letters of support. Generally, letters are required for personnel contributing in a substantive, measurable way to the project.
• The single pdf file is limited to 6 pages.
• All mentored career development award applications should identify any and all collaborators, contributors, and consultants involved with the proposed research and career development program not already included in Item 7. Letters should briefly describe their anticipated contributions and document their role and willingness to participate in the project.
• Refer to the FOA for a detailed discussion of what should be included here.
10. Description of Institutional Environment
• Limited to 1 page.
• Referring to the resources description, indicate how the necessary facilities and other resources will be made available for career enhancement as well as the research proposed in this application.
• Describe opportunities for intellectual interactions with other investigators, including courses offered, journal clubs, seminars, and presentations.
11. Institutional Commitment to Candidate’s Research Career Development
• The institution should provide a letter on institutional letterhead that describes its commitment to the candidate and the candidate’s career development, independent of the receipt of the career development award.
• Work with your SPO to obtain a letter from Dr. Michael Young, VP for Academic Affairs.
• Must not exceed 1 page.
