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6 Establishing Stable Research Programs
6 Establishing Stable Research Programs
Pages 110-117
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. The general lengthening of graduate and postdoctoral training periods, the scarcity of faculty positions in biomedical research, and NIH's policies and practices all contribute to this trend.
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But this does not necessarily differ from the situation for tenuretrack faculty, especially in medical schools. For example, a study by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
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Data provided by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) suggests the importance of allowing new investigators the opportunity to revise and resubmit their applications after complete feedback, including assignment of a priority score (see Box 2-5)
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ESTABLISHING STABLE RESEARCH PROGRAMS 113 This award should have the following characteristics: a) The grant should be designated an "R01," with the "new investigator" status indicated by a checkbox on the first page of the application.
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114 BRIDGES TO INDEPENDENCE renewable sources of funding. As such, receipt of career transition awards (e.g., K22, BWF)
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ESTABLISHING STABLE RESEARCH PROGRAMS 115 of additional "soft-money" positions; rather, the grant recognizes the reality of the growing number of these researchers and provides them with increased opportunities for independence. Scientists with PI status on another research grant would normally not be allowed to apply.
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116 BRIDGES TO INDEPENDENCE should return that commitment by providing some means of job security and protection against a single unfunded grant proposal. Moreover, NIH should provide bridge support for the most highly deserving applicants who do not have additional funding.
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ESTABLISHING STABLE RESEARCH PROGRAMS 117 even as these scientists are becoming increasingly prevalent in the research community. Recommendation 6.3 is very far removed from the current situation, but one that is vital to the continued success of the research enterprise.
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