Can a formal training component be included in the application?
ANSWER. Yes. Participation in research supported by this initiative can have significant impact on the career development of underrepresented minorities in the scientific workforce. Successful applicants may recruit and appoint graduate students, postdoctoral scientists, and junior investigators with prior clinical and/or postdoctoral training. They may use grant funds and existing research training and/or career development programs to mentor and encourage qualified and interested underrepresented minorities to participate in research funded under this RFA. As an example, research career development and training may include term and/or summer training opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students at the minority institution. Postdoctoral scientists, junior, and senior investigators at the minority institutions may obtain assistance in learning new research methodologies at the partnering institutions. Back to RFA-HD-06-017 Budget/Support FAQ 24.
