Eligibility
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Who can Apply
This award is intended for junior faculty who meet the criteria for Early Stage Investigator, as defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Note, those who have received substantial NIH research awards, such as being a PI on an R01, P01, or U01, are not Early Stage Investigators, according to NIH criteria. A list of NIH grants that a PI can hold and still be considered an Early Stage Investigator can be found here.
Please be aware that some entities have their own restrictions against acceptance of the RSP Award, for example the NIH Loan Repayment Program. Please check before preparing your application.
In addition, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Hold an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree at time of award
Received your initial faculty appointment within the last 5 years at the time of application
Have a strong career interest in HIV
Have a research mentor with extensive experience in their field (co-mentorship is accepted)
Be able to devote approximately 50% of professional time to research (versus administrative, patient care, or teaching responsibilities)
Be able to complete the proposed research within the 2-year award period, providing evidence (manuscript, presentation, or abstracts) for future research projects.
Exceptions
Exceptions to the above can apply, for example, having taken time out for parental leave or family bereavement.
Potential Ineligibility
Duplicative Funding
Awards granted under the program may not be duplicative of funding from institutional or hospital, other governmental, non-governmental, or industry sources. Applicants seeking an award for research projects that are currently receiving or may receive partial funding from other sources are required to submit appropriate evidence, including budget information related to the other sources, to demonstrate that there is no direct overlap in funding.
Other Funder Restrictions
Please be aware that some entities have their own restrictions against acceptance of the RSP Award , for example, the NIH Loan Repayment Program. Please check before preparing your application.
Citizenship
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