Grant Application FAQs
Do you have a question? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below. Don't see your question? Send us a message.
Grant Eligibility
Q. When are EFF Fellows Grants offered?
A. EFF typically opens the first grant cycle the beginning of January and closes it at the end of February/Mid-March. The second cycle opens the beginning of July and closes at the end in August. In addition to posting details on the EFF website, we always email notices – so make sure you are on our mailing list!
Q. I applied for a grant, will I hear regardless of acceptance?
A. Yes. EFF notifies all fellows of status. If you send in an application, you will hear from us!
Q. I will be finishing my fellowship in 6 months, can I apply?
A. EFF asks that any applicant for EFF grant have a minimum of 1 year left in fellowship. We ask this to ensure that you have plenty of time with your institution to complete your research. Should you have less time but will be staying as a faculty member you can apply as a young investigator.
Q. I am completing my fellowship in another country, can I apply?
A. Endocrine fellows working at medical institutions both inside and outside of North America are eligible to apply.
Grant Application
Q. How long should my mentor statement be?
A. Mentor statements should be 1-2 pages in length on institution letterhead and signed by the mentor.
Q. I submitted my project for IRB approval; however, it will not have a decision before the grant deadline. Can I apply?
A. Yes, you may apply. If selected the grant award will be held until IRB approval is confirmed.
Q. May I submit a response to reviewer feedback to address their comments?
A. Due to the size and scope of the Fellows Grant Program reviewer feedback is final and there is not an opportunity to resubmit information. Fellows are encourage to use the information provided to clarify future grant application submissions either to EFF or to another organization.
Q. When is the next grant cycle open and due?
A. The Spring cycle applications are accepted from January to mid-March and the Fall cycle from June to mid-August. We always send notices out – so make sure you are on our mailing list!
Grant Budgets
Q. Is there a particular format for the budget and budget justification documents?
A. No, EFF accepts the budgets in various formats. We do ask that budgets are itemized and account for all costs associated with the grant being submitted. A final budget must be included in the final project report.
Q. Can I submit budget items that were not in my original budget?
A. No, only budget items listed in the application budget can be paid for by grant funds.
Q. Does EFF support indirect costs?
A. The Endocrine Fellows Foundation will not fund salaries of any kind or indirect research costs (i.e., computers, software, durable equipment, faculty support, etc.), organization memberships, or tuition support for degree enhancement. Expenses submitted in a project budget can include experimental supplies, animal costs contingent on compliance with applicable PHS Policy requirements, and expenses for clinical studies including costs for participation of subjects, statistical analysis, and evaluation of results. Statistician costs and publication costs should each be less than 25% of the submitted budget.
Grant Awards
Q. I received a grant in 2022, should I plan on presenting at a 2023 Forum?
A. 2022 grant recipients will be asked to participate in 2024. This is to ensure that you have had enough time to complete your research and to have data to share!
- The Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism Research Forum is typically held in early February.
- The EFF/ASBMR Forum on Metabolic Bone Diseases is typically held in September/October in conjunction with the ASBMR Annual Meeting.
Q. What if I will be out of my fellowship before my designated Forum?
A. You will still be expected to present your grant awarded project. EFF's goal is to bridge the gap from fellowship to young investigator/junior faculty and provide opportunity for you in this "transition" time. Ensure we can reach you by updating your contact information specifically your emai.