APPLICATION

1. CTSI Scholar Application Information 

RESUBMISSIONS: Include an introduction that summarizes substantial additions, deletions, and changes to the application.  Also respond to the issues and criticism raised in the reviewer comments. (include copy of reviewers’ comments) 

2. Prologue 

• Describing progress to-date on K- award and why additional funds will likely result in a funded R01 

3. Research Proposal

Include:

• Project Title

• Specific Aims

• Significance

• Innovation

• Approach

• Analysis Plan

• Translation Plan:  A brief description of the translational, clinical or public health impact of your research. Clearly state how a disease or group of diseases will be better diagnosed, treated or prevented, or how the successful completion of your research will improve human health.

4. Contribution to Scholar community

• Short paragraph on how your non-professional traits, experience or background will contribute to our scholars community.

5. Data Science Support Plan (see Forms/Templates) 

6. Budget

• Use NIH budget template for each year of the grant and provide a short justification narrative.  Be sure to budget for required ACTS conference travel and effort for a data scientist. Any scientific or budgetary overlap with the K-R01 project should be explained.  Template can be found on K-R01 webpage. 

7. Human subject or animal protection information (see 

Forms/Templates)

• If applicable, follow instructions for documenting human and animal protection for the purposes of this application. Form must be completed and included for each application even if response is “not applicable.”

8. Initial start-up plan

• Briefly describe the specific steps you will take in the first three months of the award to operationalize your research project. 

9. CV, NIH Biosketch, & Other Support Documents

• Include manuscripts In Press and Submitted (no abstracts)

• Include submitted and pending grant applications (specify direct dollar amount of the grant, your role, and percentage of effort)

10. Department/Division Head Form (see Forms/Templates) 

11. One support letter from primary mentor, cosigned by data 

scientist and tertiary mentor (if applicable) (see Forms/Templates) 

12. Primary Mentor Form (see Forms/Templates) 

13. Primary Mentor NIH Biosketch/Other Support

14. Data Scientist Mentor Form (see Forms/Templates)

15. Data Scientist NIH Biosketch/Other Support

16. Tertiary Mentor NIH Biosketch/Other Support (if applicable)  

17. Tertiary Mentor Form (if applicable - see Forms/Templates)   

18. Any additional/supporting documents

Examples: Additional mentors (if applicable) NIH Biosketch/Other Support and support letter(s) or Letters of support from collaborators (if applicable)