FAQs for Grant Seekers
Q. Does approval from the institution for human and animal use need to be in place at the time of the application?
A. Yes. Proper documentation must be submitted with the application or proof that the application is pending.
Q. How many years is a grant funded?
A. The Milstein Innovation Award is a three-year grant and the Research Scholar Award in Psoriasis is a two-year grant. All other grants and awards are funded for one year. However, a second year of funding may be available with submission of a final progress report and a new application.
Q. How many applicants is the Chairman of Dermatology permitted to endorse?
A. The Chairman of Dermatology may endorse only one candidate in each category per year, i.e.,
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One Milstein Innovation Award in Melanoma/Skin Cancer
One of the three Research Scholar Awards
One Research Grant
One Quality of Life Grant
One Medical Student Grant
Q. May more than one application be submitted?
A. One application may be submitted by a candidate in each of the categories listed above, provided the Chairman of Dermatology endorses each one. However, only one grant/award will be given to any individual.
Q. May I apply for a grant if I am working in another department conducting research related to dermatology?
A. Yes, as long as the Chairman of Dermatology co-signs the application.
Q. Who writes my letter of recommendation?
A. The Chairman of Dermatology. If you are not working in the dermatology department/division, then a letter from your Mentor is acceptable if the Chairman of Dermatology co-signs the application.
Q. May I apply for a grant at an institution where there is no department/division of dermatology but I am pursuing active research in dermatology?
A. Yes. However the application must be accompanied by a letter of support from the active dermatologist and in turn endorsed by the chairman/chief in which the active dermatologist holds an academic appointment.
Q. Do I have to submit previous funding or the current funding of the lab where I am currently working?
A. Both sources.
Q. Where do I apply for a National Research Service Award?
A. Through the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease (NIAMS). Their website is www.grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-o6-536.html
or email Dr. Carl Baker at bakerc@mail.nih.gov.
Note: The deadlines for receipt of application cannot be extended, without exception.
