List of Required Information for Application:
1. Applicant Information:
- Full name
- Contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Citizenship or permanent residency status
2. Research Proposal:
- Title of the proposed research project
- Abstract summarizing the research aims and objectives
- Background and significance of the research
- Research plan and methodology
- Expected outcomes and impact of the research
- Potential regulatory implications of the research
3. Mentor/Institution Information:
- Mentor's name, credentials, and contact details
- Mentor's track record in tobacco regulatory research
- Mentor's commitment to provide guidance and support during the K99 and R00 phases
- Institutional resources available to support the applicant's research
- Research environment and facilities within the institution
4. Career Development Plan:
- Description of the applicant's career goals in tobacco regulatory research
- Justification for the need of the K99 phase for career development
- Professional development and training activities during the K99 phase
- Plans for mentorship and collaboration during the R00 phase
5. Budget:
- Detailed budgetary information including salary support, research supplies, equipment, travel expenses, etc.
- Justification for each budget item and its relevance to the proposed research
6. Current and Past Research Support:
- List of current and pending research grants or support (both federal and non-federal)
- Description of any previous or ongoing research projects related to tobacco regulatory research
- Description of any significant publications or research contributions
7. Letters of Support:
- Letters of support from the mentor and other collaborators endorsing the applicant's research proposal and career development plan
- Letters of support from the institution, department, or division supporting the applicant's transition to an independent faculty position
8. Human Subjects and/or Animal Research:
- Explanation of any involvement of human subjects or animal research in the proposed project
- Documentation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval, if applicable
9. Additional Information:
- Any additional information or documentation required by the funding agency or program guidelines
