RFA-OH-24-004 QA.pdf

World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program NOFO: Public Information Session Questions and Answers

RFA-OH-24-004

Q: In addition to early-stage investigators and those that came right off post-doc, can someone more of mid-career but new to this research topic apply?

A: This NOFO supports individuals who propose to train in a new field. Please see Part 2, Section III, Eligibility Information.

Q: Are you requiring mentors to have R01 or comparable support? Can junior faculty be a mentor?

A: We don’t specify that mentors must have support from other grants. Please see Part 2, Section III, Eligibility Information. Please note that there is a section on Mentor and Co-mentor(s) in your application (Part 2, Section IV, Application and Submission Information). Reviewers will assess the qualifications of Mentor and Co-mentor(s), which is also one of the review criteria (Part 2, Section V, Application Review Information).

Q: For these latest announcements, is the maximum period of performance 2 years with budget of $350K per year?

A: Each NOFO has its own maximum period of performance and annual budget requirements. Please see Part 2, Section II, Award Information. For both R21 NOFOs, the period of performance is 2 years with a total cost of up to $500K for both years; no more than $365K in total costs may be requested in any single year. For FY2024 U01 applications, the period of performance is up to 2 years, with an annual budget up to $350K per year. For K01 applications, the period of performance is up to 3 years, with total cost up to $100K per year toward salary and fringe benefits, AND up to $60K per year toward research development costs.