Can an NRSA F33 awardee receive compensation from an NIH grant for additional work?
Yes. An NRSA awardee may receive separate salary from an NIH grant when employed for services rendered that are not part of the training program, such as laboratory assistant. However, since NRSA awardees are expected to devote a 100% full-time effort (full-time being 40 hours per week) to the NRSA-supported program, employment must be on a limited, part-time basis, and must not interfere, detract or prolong the awardee’s training program. Part-time effort is considered by NCI to be up to 20 hours per week. • How is the initial stipend level determined on an individual NRSA award? The stipend level for senior fellows is determined on an indivicual basis at the time of award. The amount of the award is based on the salary or remuneration from their home institution on the date of award. • What other training costs, other than tuition and fees, can be provided? Additional funds can be requested when training involves travel to field sites remote from the sponsoring institution. Also, acc
