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Required information for application for the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) includes:

1. Personal information: Name, contact information, citizenship status, and current academic status.

2. Research proposal: A detailed description of the proposed research project, including its significance, objectives, methods, and expected outcomes.

3. Mentor information: Name, qualifications, and expertise of the intended mentor(s) who will provide guidance and support throughout the fellowship.

4. Research environment: Description of the research environment, including facilities, resources, and institutional support available to the applicant.

5. Training plan: A comprehensive plan outlining the specific training activities and milestones that will contribute to the applicant's development as an independent research scientist.

6. Letters of recommendation: Letters from individuals who can attest to the applicant's academic and research capabilities, as well as their potential for success as a research scientist.

7. Academic transcripts: Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended by the applicant.

8. Research budget: A detailed budget outlining the funds requested for the proposed research project, including personnel, supplies, equipment, and travel expenses.

9. Compliance with NIH policies: Documentation of compliance with NIH policies, including human subjects protection, animal welfare, and biohazardous material handling.

10. Previous research experience: Description of the applicant's previous research experience, including any publications or presentations resulting from their work.

11. Statement of career goals: A statement outlining the applicant's long-term career goals in scientific health-related research, and how the fellowship will contribute to their achievement.

12. Biosketch: A biosketch providing a summary of the applicant's education, research experience, and publications.

13. Additional documents: Any additional documents required by the specific funding opportunity announcement or the participating NIH Institutes and Centers.

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Up to 50% funding to a maximum $50,000 grant per project;
Applicants may receive up to 50% of eligible costs for up to $10,000 to $50,000 in grant funding per project;
The applicant is responsible for the remaining 50% of costs;
The annual CanExport contribution maximum is $99,999 (in the event of multiple projects approved in the same government fiscal year);
A group of related companies cannot receive >$200,000 in funding in a single fiscal year. Projects budgets should be between $20,000-100,000; and
Applicants can apply for funding multiple times as long as their prior CanExport application has been completed all reporting is finished.

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Maintain 1 to <500 full-time employees;
Earn annual revenues ranging from $100,000 to $100,000,000;
Be federally incorporated federally or classified as a limited liability partnership (LLP);
Create eligible project expenses of $20,000 or more; and
Be financially stable and able to pay all project expenses not covered by the program.

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