If a career awardee changes from a mentored to unmentored phase, will the salary remain the same?
A change of institution or status may result in a change of salary. The new salary must be consistent with the established salary of other members of equivalent qualifications, rank and responsibilities in the organization. The institution may request up to $75,000 per year, plus fringe benefits, and commit to the career awardee a minimum of 75% full-time professional effort to conduct research and research career development. There will be a change in the Research Development support. During the mentored phase $30,000 will be provided for the career awardee. The amount will increase to $50,000 per year when he/she moves to an unmentored, independent research environment. These changes must be built into the original budget, not negotiated at the time of transition. • Can I apply for a research grant from the PHS and still keep my career development award? Yes, however the rules regarding salaries have changed as of 2/1/04 (NOT-OD-04-007). Please contact NCI staff for your particular s
