NIH Support for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Trainee and Individual Fellow Childcare Costs Increased to $3,000
NIH has increased the childcare support to $3000 for applicable NRSA individual fellowships and institutional training awards.
NIH has made available funds for trainees and fellows supported by Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training (T) Awards and Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship (F) awards to defray the costs of childcare.
Boston University Sponsored Programs has created an FAQ to assist eligible trainees and fellows with requesting or accessing the funds meant to supplement their childcare costs. That FAQ can be found here.
For assistance with requesting supplemental childcare costs for NIH NRSA Individual Fellowships, please contact your Sponsored Programs Pre-Award Officer.
For questions concerning Childcare Cost expenditures for either NIH NRSA Individual Fellowships or NIH Institutional Research Training Awards, contact your Sponsored Programs Post-Award Officer.
Additional resources on NIH policies and procedures are provided below:
NIH Childcare Costs Frequently Asked Questions
NIH Notices Concerning Childcare Costs for NRSA Individual Fellows:
NOT-OD-24-116: Childcare Costs for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellows and Institutional Research Training Awards
NOT-OD-21-075: Notice of Correction to Application and Submission Information for NOSI: Availability of Administrative Supplements for Childcare Costs for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellows (NOT-OD-21-070)