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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY FOR FINALISTS
OMB# 0925-0476 EXP. DATE: 06/30/2012
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Introduction
Thank you for accessing the customer satisfaction survey for Finalists. You recently completed the interview portion of the
review process as part of the NIH Director's Early Independence Award (RFA-RM-11-007 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfafiles/RFA-RM-11-007.html). This is an opportunity for you to share your experience with the interview process and provide
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OMB# 0925-0476 EXP. DATE: 06/30/2012

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1. Select the option that best describes your situation.
A.

The institution with which I applied for the NIH EIA program was the same as my current institution at the time of
application

B.

The institution with which I applied for the NIH EIA program was different from my current institution at the time of
application

2. Select the option that best describes your degree status at the time of submitting the NIH EIA application.
A.

I will complete all the requirements for a doctoral degree within the following 12 months from the time of the NIH EIA
application

B.

I will complete my medical residency within the following 12 months from the time of the NIH EIA application

C.

I have received my terminal doctoral degree within the preceding 12 months at the time of the NIH EIA application

D.

I have completed my medical residency within the preceding 12 months at the time of the NIH EIA application

3. Select the option that best describes your plans.
A.

I have ONLY applied for the NIH EIA program

B.

I have a position/appointment. For example, postdoctoral position, faculty position, fellowship for a medical specialty,
other fellowships, etc.
Please list the type of position/appointments below:

C.

I have applied for other position(s)/appointment(s). For example, postdoctoral position, faculty position, fellowship for
a medical specialty, other fellowships, etc.
Please list the types of appointments below:

4. Comment on how helpful the NIH interview guidance was in assisting you to prepare for the interview.

5. Comment on the length and format of the interview (5 minutes for investigators to give a succinct summary and 15
minutes for the panel to have questions and answers with investigators).

6. Comment on whether the questions asked by the panel were consistent with your expectations and the RFA.

7. Comment on the in-person interview as part of the review process.

8. Comment on whether you believe the interview experience will be helpful for future career endeavors.

9. Comment on how NIH could improve the interview meeting.

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