1. University of Florida Department of Pediatrics Grants Office
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows
University of Florida
Department of Pediatrics
Grants Office

2. NIH Fellowship Program Goal Mechanisms of Support
To help ensure that a diverse pool of highly trained scientist is available in appropriate scientific disciplines to address the Nation’s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs.
F30
F31
F32
F33

3. NIH Fellowships and your Career

4. Who Can Apply?
Citizenship: By the time of award, the individual to be trained must be a citizen or a noncitizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible.
Degree Requirements: By the time of the award, must have received a Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.C., D.D.S., D.V.M., O.D., D.P.M., Sc.D., Eng.D., Dr. P.H., DNSc., N.D.(Doctor of Naturopathy), Pharm.D., D.S.W., Psy.D., or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution.
Who can apply: US Citizens or Green Card Holders

5. Applications, awards, and success rates
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6. Talk about the entire flow from beginning to end
Talk about the entire flow from beginning to end. Talk about how completing the NIH Application Packet fits into the into the process at UF. Explain how Proposal Processing fits into the submission process. Explain that is is not a quick process. Explain DF’s story when trying to apply.

7. What Does this mean for the Applicant?
Applying to the NIH
What is needed for a Completed Application Packet?
What Does this mean for the Applicant?
Budget
Project Summary
Project Narrative
References
NIH Biosketch
Specific Aims
Research Strategy
Cover Letter
Appropriate Human Subject/Animals information
Respective Contributions
Selection of sponsor and institution
Responsible Conduct and Research
Goals for Fellowship Training and career
Planned Activities
Sponsors and Co-Sponsors
Contact with the Peds Grants Office helps to ensure a complete and successful application. Peds Grants Office will work with applicant to make sure all items needed are accurate and correct.
Talk about the application packet. Mention the items that the Applicant is responsible for (left side). Talk about how the Grants office and Applicant work together.

8. What Does The Applicant Need To Do
Work closely with your mentor
Ask others to review application sections – Get multiple reviewers
Contact Peds Grants Office as soon as start thinking about applying
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. PLAN AHEAD. IT ALWAYS TAKES LONGER THAN YOU THINK!!!

9. Where To Get Help? Contact the Peds Grants Office:
Grants Office Members
Yulia Strekalova: Associate Direct of Research
Glenda Martin: Research Coordinator 3
Randall Autrey: Research Coordinator 3
Pediatric Grant Office Supplements
F32 Application Guide

10. Other Funding Opportunities
NIH (F-Kiosk Site)
COS Funding Opportunities
Talk to Pediatrics Grants Office

11. Questions?