What is the expected timeline for Mentored Research Project completion?
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Following the first summer institute, RETI fellows are expected to work with their mentors to refine Mentored Research Project (MRP) proposals by mid-October. Following approval of these proposals by both their mentor and the project Director, fellows are expected to submit their MRP to their institution's IRB for review in November. Data collection should be conducted between December and March of fellows' first year in the program. There is some flexibility in data collection timing depending on the specifics of each individual project (e.g., international travel); however, all fellows should return to the RETI the following July with at least preliminary data analyses conducted.
In their second year, RETI fellows are expected to finish any remaining analyses and submit a preliminary manuscript to their mentor and the project Director (Introduction, Method and Results sections due in November of fellows' second year and Discussion section due in January). It is expected that fellows' will use their second year of RETI fellowship to submit their MRPs for publication, professional presentation, and as pilot data on grant applications.
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How is funding for the Mentored Research Project distributed?
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Funding for the MRP is distributed through a subcontract between Fordham University and each fellow's institution. Subcontracts are established following approval of an MRP proposal, and continue through the end of the 2 year fellowship period. Subcontracts are automatically renewed each April during this 2 year period through a no cost extension, as the R25 grant funding the training program renews at this time.
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If I have not finished my project at the end of two years, can the deadline be extended?
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While no cost extensions are granted each April during fellows' 2 year commitment to the RETI program as detailed above, funding cannot be extended beyond this period. It is not possible for fellows to obtain a no cost extension for a third year. Any funding not spent as outlined in the approved budget by the end of the two year period will be forfeited.
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What opportunities are available for RETI Fellows after their 2 year commitment is over?
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There are many opportunities open to RETI fellows after their active 2 year commitment has concluded. The RETI Director and faculty are always working to organize symposia for fellows, mock grant reivews, and other activities beneficial their future scholarship. Additionally, the RETI Director and mentors review and provide feedback on preliminary manuscripts and work with fellows to determine appropriate venues for publication and presentation. There will also be a research conference and workshops on teaching ethics held in the fifth year of the RETI grant (2015), which all previous fellows will return for.
The RETI staff is always open to suggestions on programs that could be held for former fellows or ways that we can help support and guide your future research and scholarship. Any ideas or recommendations can be submitted via email to ethicsinst@fordham.edu
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What is the correct reference to the RETI and MRP funding in publications?
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When referencing the MRP funding source in publications, please indicate that the research was supported by NIDA grant #1R25 DA031608-01.
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Where can I find RETI and MRP forms and instructions?
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All forms, templates, instructions, and documents relevant to the MRP or other fellow activities can be found on the Resources for Fellows section of the RETI website.
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