Always check the eligibility criteria in the funding opportunity announcement for specific requirements.  General requirements are that applicants must:

• Be within 7 years of post-doctoral training at the time of application. Exceptions may be considered for investigators with more than 7 years of postdoctoral training who can demonstrate evidence of changing their career path to pursue research on ePCTs among PLWD. Investigators who are beyond 7 years of postdoctoral training must seek prior approval by emailing IMPACTcollaboratory@hsl.harvard.edu
• Be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Permanent Resident Card USCIS Form I-551, or other legal verification of such status)
• Demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in conducting ePCTs for PLWD and their care partners. This commitment should be evident through relevant training, clinical work, publications, or research projects focused on improving dementia care.
• Demonstrate foundational training (post-graduate) in fundamental clinical research methods and have completed training in the ethical conduct of clinical research.
• Provide evidence of prior research productivity that reflects a genuine commitment to improving the care and outcomes of PLWD and/or care partners .

You may apply provided your visa immigration status is acceptable and you are employed by a U.S. institution. Please contact the IMPACTcollaboratory@hsl.harvard.edu should you have additional questions about your eligibility as a noncitizen of the U.S.

The candidate must have a faculty appointment at the time the grant is awarded. Therefore, applicants must either already hold a faculty position or be eligible for a faculty position at the time of application. Applicants who currently do not hold faculty positions are strongly advised to have their letter of support from Department Leadership address this issue in their commitment letter.

Yes.  Recipients of IMPACT Career Development Awards are required to devote a minimum of 50% effort (equivalent to 6 person months) to research and career development activities directly related to the goals of the award. Upon funding, any change from the effort proposed must have prior approval.

Applications for Career Development Awards will be reviewed by an interdisciplinary review committee comprised of IMPACT Collaboratory members. Each application will be reviewed independently at least two non-conflicted reviewers.

The time from submission of the Career Development Award application and notification is typically 4 months.

No. The funding for IMPACT Career Development Awards will be issued via a pass-through subcontract issued by Brown University.

No, facilities and administrative (indirect) costs are not included in the budget cap. The indirect costs may not exceed 8% of the total direct costs.

Each year, at least $20,000 in direct costs must be allocated for research-related expenses, such as travel, publication costs, analytic, technical or project support, data acquisition, certified translations, or other activities directly related to the goals of the award. Certain unallowable costs are specified in the Request for Applications.

Thus, with appropriate justification you may budget up to $120,000 per year, plus indirect costs at a rate of 8%.  

Investigators that use the IMPACT Collaboratory’s single IRB do not need to budget costs related to oversight for the sIRB. These costs will be supported by the IMPACT Collaboratory.

However, research-related expenses such as certified translation of consent forms and research materials should be included in your budget. If you have additional questions related to sIRB costs, contact IMPACTcollaboratory@hsl.harvard.edu.

Yes. Awardees will be required to attend the IMPACT Collaboratory meeting in Bethesda, Maryland in both years of the award. These costs for travel and accommodation to attend this 2.5-day meeting should be included in your budget.

NIH CDAs are considered a collaboration between the NIH and the candidate’s institution, with both investing in the candidate’s professional development and advancement.  The NIA IMPACT Collaboratory adheres to these principles.

In cases where the candidate’s salary and fringe benefits exceed the allowable CDA salary support, the institution is expected to provide the additional funds necessary to ensure that the candidate can devote a minimum of 50% effort to the goals of the award. This institutional contribution reflects a cost-sharing commitment to the candidate’s career development.