NIA funding policy and pay line update

As the funding policy statement makes clear, the fiscal year 2016 budget is a historic first for NIA. Yes, we received a very substantial increase for research related to Alzheimer’s disease—$350 million. But, in addition to that, we received a 4.2-percent increase in our general budget. That amount is above the rate of inflation for the first time since 2003, at the end of the era of doubling the budget. But, the competition for new and renewing awards remains fierce.

Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - February 3, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Robin Barr, Director of the Division of Extramural Activities Source Type: blogs