NIH Support for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Trainee and Individual Fellow Childcare Costs
Starting in 2021, 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 a 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 Administrator.
For questions concerning Childcare Cost expenditures for either NIH NRSA Individual Fellowships or NIH Institutional Research Training Awards, contact your Sponsored Programs Post-Award Administrator.
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-21-074: Announcement of Childcare Costs for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellows
NIH Notices Concerning Childcare Costs for NRSA Institutional Research Training Award Trainees:
NOT-OD-21-177: Announcement of Childcare Costs for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Awards