Scoring Criteria

The below scoring criteria are used when considering each application to the Research Scholars Program

Criteria 1

EVALUATION OF THE APPLICANT

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Potential for a career in HIV-related research

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Academic record

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Prior research experience and/or publications

Criteria 2

EVALUATION OF THE MENTOR SUPPORT AND MENTORING PLAN

EVALUATION OF THE MENTOR SUPPORT AND MENTORING PLAN

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The mentor(s) is an independent investigator

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The mentor(s) has the experience to direct the proposed research training, as evidenced by the letter of support

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The mentoring training plan and mentor-mentee relationship is sufficient to facilitate the applicants progress towards their research career goals

Supporting documents requested:

Letter of support from mentor(s) which includes: mentor's track record of productivity, funding, and success with prior trainees; detailed description of the mentoring plan, including resources allocated to the proposed research project, provision of protected time, and available laboratory facilities (if relevant).

Letter of support from the department chair or division chief to document the institution is willing, and has the ability, to commit the resources necessary for the applicant to complete the proposed research, including sufficient protected time.

What is a mentor?

A mentor is someone who makes a commitment to your research career. They should be responsible for guiding not only your research proposal but also your application for funding and help you with your professional development and advancement.

As mentorship can come from different people for different aspects of your research career, we do allow co-mentorship although ask that one of your mentors be located within your institution.

MENTOR PROPOSAL REVIEW

It’s important that your mentor reviews your research proposal and associated documentation before submission to ensure it is at the highest standard and submitted error free.

For more guidance on what good mentorship looks like, the NIH has some helpful resources.

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Criteria 3

Evaluation of the Proposal

EVALUATION OF THE PROPOSAL

Innovation and Significance

The research proposal is new and original and addresses an important question/issue related to HIV. The proposed study will have an effect on concepts, methods, and/or technologies related to HIV research.

Approach

The conceptual framework, design, methods, and analyses are adequately developed, well-integrated, well-reasoned, feasible (as determined by preliminary data or the expertise available), and appropriate to the aims of the project. The applicant acknowledges potential problem areas and considers alternative tactics.

Feasibility

The project, as described in the submitted proposal and budget, can be accomplished within the timeframe of the award.

Top FAQs

If a co-mentorship arrangement is in the best interest of your proposed study then it is permissible for applicants to have more than one mentor, however, only one can be listed as the primary mentor in the application fields.

Yes please upload a biosketch for your co-mentor into the application. Please outline through a letter of collaboration how your mentors will work together to ensure the best outcomes for your research proposal.

Yes, it is permissible for your mentor to be based at a different institution, however, please provide details as to how that partnership would work in the upload field for the 'Mentor Support Letter'. Where co-mentorship is being arranged at least one mentor must be based at the same institute.

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Grant Amount

3 Awards

$130,000