How do I know if I am a new investigator by NIH criteria?
Applicants are considered new investigators if they have not previously served as the principal investigator on any PHS-supported research project, including an R01. Exceptions to this include the small grant (R03), an Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15), an exploratory/developmental grant (R21), or certain research career awards directed to individuals at the beginning of their research careers (K01, K08, K12s, K22, K23, K25, or K30).I am basing my answer to this question on my experience with over 450 gender variant patients who have come to see me over the last 21 years. On presentation, many of these people are scared, deeply depressed and at the limits of their ability to face life each day. It is not uncommon for these individuals to be having their marriages and careers falling apart..