We hope that these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) will facilitate the application process. If you have any additional questions, please contact the HIRN Coordinating Center directly via email.

Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: March 26, 2025

1. How do I learn more about the HIRN Data Scholars Award?
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is available directly on the HIRN website at: https://hirnetwork.org/datachallenge2025.

2. Who can apply for this award?
A detailed summary of eligibility is listed in the RFP.

3. Does the proposal have to be associated with a current HIRN project? No, applicants must propose an original scientific idea that is distinct from all current HIRN funded research. However, the project must fall within the purview of one (or more) current HIRN consortia.
 
4. How do I submit the final application?
We will be utilizing REDCap for direct application submission. The link for submission will be posted by April 15, 2025.
 
5. How should the budget be submitted?
The 1. Leveraging multi-modal human Islet research Network Knowledge (LINK) award requires detailed budget documents. Specifically, applicants should complete the Public Health Service (PHS) 398 Budget (form page 4) and upload this document into the “Budget” Form of the Final Application. Additionally, a Budget Justification document should be prepared and uploaded into the “Budget Justification” Form of the Final Application. T Please refer to the following websites for additional information: PHS 398 Forms and NIH Guide to Develop a Budget.
 
6. When is the Final Application Due?
The application must be submitted online by 11:59 pm Pacific on the due date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
 
7. When will the awards be issued?
After the scientific review has commenced award recipients will be notified via email. The HIREC will work with the institution of the investigator to issue a subaward. 
 
8. Are non-US citizens eligible to apply?
There is no citizenship requirement for the applicant. Applicant may be a citizen or a non-citizen national of the United States, or 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).  Visas are temporary (J1 visas are usually for students, H1B for employees), and so a holder of those visas would not be considered “admitted for permanent residence” in the language above, as they are by their nature only temporary admissions to the country.

 

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