Form 1 Career Development

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD REFERENCE REPORT GUIDELINES (Series K)
Title of Award:      
Type of Award:      		Application Submission Deadline:	     
Name of Candidate (Last, first, middle):	     
Name of Respondent (Last, first, middle):	     
The candidate is applying to the National Institutes of Health for a Career Development Award (CDA). The purpose of this award is to develop the research capabilities and career of the applicant. These awards provide up to five years of salary support and guarantee them the ability to devote at least 75 percent of their time to research for the duration of the award, depending on the specific program for which the candidate is applying. Many of these awards also provide funds for research and career development costs. The award is available to persons who have demonstrated considerable potential to become independent researchers, but who need additional supervised research experience in a productive scientific setting. We would appreciate receiving your evaluation of the above candidate with special reference to: potential for conducting research; evidence of originality; adequacy of scientific background; quality of research endeavors or publications to date, if any; commitment to health-oriented research; and need for further research experience and training. Any related comments that you may wish to provide would be welcomed. These references will be used by PHS committees of consultants in assessing candidates. Complete the report in English on 8-1/2 x 11" sheets of paper. Return your reference report to the candidate sealed in the envelope as soon as possible and in sufficient time so that the candidate can meet the application submission deadline. References must be submitted with the application. We have asked the candidate to provide you with a self-addressed envelope with the following words in the front bottom corner: “DO NOT OPEN—PHS USE ONLY.” Candidates are not to open the references. Under the Privacy Act of 1974, CDA candidates may request personal information contained in their records, including this reference. Thank you for your assistance.

PHS 398 (Rev. 09/07) SAMPLE CDA Reference Guidelines Format Page