Can I assign a trainee to a laboratory project with a basic research component?
Yes. However, this should not comprise a major proportion of the total planned research experience of the trainee,; and the basic research component ideally would be integrated with the patient-oriented clinical research project. The actual assignments of trainees will depend on prior experience. For example, if a trainee has already had significant laboratory/basic research experience, then there is no reason to provide more of this experience as part of the K12. • Can the trainee’s salary be supplemented? Yes, but the funds may only come from non-PHS sources. A trainee can be compensated for work while receiving salary support from the K12 grant. However, the percent effort committed to the work for which they are being compensated cannot exceed 25 percent of full-time professional effort. • Can a K12 grant be awarded for less than 5 years? No. The length of the award is 5 years. • What are the K12 requirements for Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research? K12 grants do not ha
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