FUNDING

1.  75% salary support on salaries up to a maximum of $160,000 in salary, plus the associated fringe benefits, for protected time for clinical/translational research career development.  For K12 Scholars with salaries above $160,000 for 75% effort, the home Department is responsible for any difference between the NCATS/K12 and actual salary and fringe benefits (with protection of 75% research time).

2.  $30,000 per year for scholar research and development support

3.  Support for some out-of-pocket tuition and degree or certificate costs (may require advance approval)

4.  No carry forward after two years will be allowed

5.  Year 3 of financial support, (75% salary support on salaries up to a maximum of $160,000 in salary, plus the associated fringe benefits, $30,000 scholar research and development support), will be covered by the Medical School’s Dean Office and the Office of Academic Clinical Affairs.

6.  Up to 5 awards will be made on this cycle