Whats new about Komens application process?
Award Characteristics • Award Objectives — each award type now has a specific outcome-focused objective providing a clear statement of intent and allowing assessment of research portfolio outcomes. • Annual Research Focus — each award type now specifies an annual research focus that helps target research investments and provides greater guidance about Komen priorities. • Project Requirements — several award types, Career catalyst Research grants and Promise Grants, specify components that must be included in applications. These requirements include components, for example, mentor committees, research integration, and grantee collaboration. • Funding Levels — overall funding levels have increased by 25 percent or more for award types provided in previous years. • Salary Caps — PI salary caps have been raised to NIH levels ($186,600), reflecting a 33 percent increase. • Co-Principal Investigators — several award types now allow Co-Principal Investigators, including the Investigator Initi
Grant Characteristics • Grant Objectives — each grant type now has a specific outcome-focused objective providing a clear statement of intent and allowing assessment of research portfolio outcomes. • Annual Research Focus — each grant type now specifies an annual research focus that helps target research investments and provides greater guidance about Komen priorities. • Project Requirements — several grant types specify components that must be included in applications. These requirements are outlined in each RFA and may include, for example, mentor committees, research integration, advocate involvement, and grantee collaboration. • Co-Principal Investigators — several grant types now allow Co-Principal Investigators, including the Investigator Initiated Research grant and the Postdoctoral Fellowship. The Promise Grants require Co-Investigators having laboratory and clinical expertise to foster multi-disciplinary research. • Eligibility Requirements — eligibility requirements for most
