Minority Supplement to NIH Research Grants

As part of an NIH-wide program, principal investigators holding NIH research grants may request supplemental funds to improve diversity of the research workforce. These monies can support your minority summer research student, among others. In general, the parent grant usually has 2 years or more remaining at the time of the supplemental award.

The description of the supplemental award and application instructions are found at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-05-015.html

The necessary information to complete the supplementary proposal is included on the summer student application and your NIH grant. Please submit the proposal to the NIH 6-8 weeks before the student is expected to arrive.

Please refer to the Program Announcement for complete information, and note a couple to key points:

The PROPOSAL includes

A three to four page description, prepared by the Principal Investigator that includes:

-A summary or abstract of the funded grant or project.

-A plan for the research and career development experiences proposed for the candidate.

-A description of how the research and career development experiences will expand and foster the research capabilities of the candidate; how the proposed experiences relates to the specific research goals and objectives of the parent grant; and a description of the mentorship that will be provided.

The proposed BUDGET is limited to $5000 total for the summer, including stipend, travel and supplies

A copy of the most recent official TRANSCRIPT if the candidate is needed (it is in the summer student application).

The proposal should be sent to the awarding component program officer NOT to CSR.