This is NOT correct!  As Katherine pointed out, the only limitation is that you cannot have another NIH grant (R01, R21, R03, etc.) when the R15 is awarded; however, if you have an active R15 and apply for and receive another grant (R01, R03, R21 but NOT another R15!), you do not have to give up the R15 before it runs out.  You could not renew it, however, as long as your other NIH grant is active.

Jack Blazyk

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On Sep 12, 2012, at 6:33 PM, "Farnsworth, Franci" <xxxxxx@MIDDLEBURY.EDU> wrote:

> Yes they may apply.   I'm not sure about RO3s, but I know that a PI can't have an R15 and an RO1, so the R15 would be terminated when the new grant begins.
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> Hi everyone,
> I have a quick question on an active R15 application.  If a PI currently holds an active R15, is he/she eligible to apply for an R01, R03, or any other type of NIH Research grant?
> Thank you,
> 5!
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