Funding FAQ

Funding

Are Columbia University and Rockefeller University included in the list of "CTSC Member Institutions?"

I am a PI/Co-PI/Co-Investigator on a currently active CTSC Funding Award but it will be over by 6/30/2025. Can I submit and/or be included in an application for the current RFA?”

Can CTSC Funding Award funds be used for salary and fringe benefits?

I submitted a Funding Award in a previous application cycle but I did not receive an award. Can I re-submit the application?

Do I have to use specific CTSC facilities if I receive a Funding Award?

CTSC KL2 and TL1 Award Program Funding

How do the KL2 Award and the TL1 Training Award Programs differ?

Do I qualify for the CTSC KL2 Scholars Award or TL1 Training Award Programs?

What if I am unable to meet the effort requirement (75% for the KL2 Programs or 100% for the TL1 Program)?

Can candidates applying for a CTSA KL2 Scholar award apply for additional mentored K awards (i.e., K08 or K23)?

Can I apply for a KL2 award if I have submitted an NIH K grant application but have not received a score or received a non-fundable score?

As a CTSC KL2 Scholar, can I receive concurrent sources of support?

As a former or current PD/PI on a NIH research grant, do I qualify to apply for the CTSA KL2 award?

Additional Information on Pilot Awards

  • By May 2025, the applicant will be notified via email whether the proposal will be funded.  Applicants selected for funding will be required to submit documentation for prior approval by the NIH. Funding is contingent upon submission of this information and failure to do so will result in disqualification.
  • Upon receipt of all required post-award documents, the CTSC will prepare an award agreement. Once the award agreement is signed by the appropriate institutional business official(s), WCM Grants and Contracts will review and sign the agreement and notify the CTSC that funding can be released.
  • To avoid significant delays in project initiation, investigators are strongly encouraged to submit IRB and/or IACUC protocols (if applicable) early . A copy of all approved documents will be required. Funding will not be released until all outstanding IRB/IACUC have been approved.
  • Budget Notes
    - No funding from other sources can support this proposal.
    - Funding can be used for personnel support, meetings, conferences, travel, or costs associated with generating/purchasing data sets.
    - Funding for lab supplies is allowed only for supplies directly related to the CTSC Funding project.
    - Funding for computing devices (desktops & laptops, tablets, notebooks, hard drives, etc.), as direct costs is allowable, if essential to the conduct of the project. Additional justification may be requested by CTSC.
    - Funding requests for all items must be directly related to the project and be clearly outlined in the budget justification.
    - Carry forward and no-cost extensions are not allowed
    - Any anticipated financial transactions for goods/services with foreign entities requires sponsor prior approval
    - Not allowed on Funding Awards
    • Telecommunication devices
    • Membership fees or dues to organizations
    • Maintenance agreements/repairs are not supported
    • Foreign travel to conduct research is not supported. [Note : Foreign travel to present research is allowable]
    • General lab supplies that are not attributable to the project are not allowed
    • Office supplies
    • Administrative and/or clerical salaries
    • Personnel not working on the project
    • Equipment
    • General software (example: Microsoft Office or OneNote)

For WCM-salaried staff, if your project is selected for funding the ERF will be required before funds can be released to you.

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