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The poverty guidelines apply to both aged and non-aged units. The guidelines have never had an aged/non-aged distinction; only the Census Bureau (statistical) poverty thresholds have separate figures for aged and non-aged one-person and two-person units.

The poverty guidelines (unlike the poverty thresholds) are designated by the year in which they are issued. For instance, the guidelines issued in January 2024 are designated the 2024 poverty guidelines. However, the 2024 HHS poverty guidelines only reflect price changes through calendar year 2023; accordingly, they are approximately equal to the Census Bureau poverty thresholds for calendar year 2023. (The 2023 thresholds are expected to be issued in final form in September 2024; the Census Bureau normally makes available a preliminary version of the thresholds early each calendar year.)

The Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) is the principal advisor to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on policy development, and is responsible for major activities in policy coordination, legislation development, strategic planning, policy research, evaluation, and economic analysis.

This Notice supersedes NOT-OD-23-076 and establishes stipend levels for fiscal year (FY) 2024 Kirschstein-NRSA awards for undergraduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral trainees and fellows, as shown in the tables below which reflects the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-047), signed into law on March 23, 2024. NIH is being responsive, as much as possible given the constrained budget environment, to the Advisory Committee to the Director Working Group on Re-Envisioning NIH-Supported Postdoctoral Training report recommendations. In fact, FY 2024 stipend levels for predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees and fellows represents the largest year-over-year increase in recent history. We are committed to reaching the $70,000 recommendation over the next 3-4 years, as appropriations allow. The Training Related Expenses and Institutional Allowances for predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees and fellows reflect a moderate increase. The Tuition and Fees for all educational levels remain unchanged from the prior budget year. See NIH Funding Strategies for guidance on current NIH Fiscal Operations.

The budgetary categories described in this Notice apply only to Kirschstein-NRSA awards made with FY 2024 funds. All FY 2024 awards previously issued using NOT-OD-23-076 will be revised to adjust funding to the FY 2024 levels. Appointments to institutional training grants that have already been awarded in FY 2024 must be amended to reflect the FY 2024 stipend levels once the training grant award has been adjusted by NIH. Amended appointments must be submitted through xTrain in the eRA Commons. Retroactive adjustments or supplementation of stipends or other budgetary categories with Kirschstein-NRSA funds for an award made prior to October 1, 2023, are not permitted.

Stipends

Effective with all Kirschstein-NRSA awards made on or after October 1, 2023, the following annual stipend levels apply to all individuals receiving support through institutional research training grants or individual fellowships.

Undergraduates: For institutional training grants supporting undergraduate trainees (T34, TL4), appointments for undergraduate candidates will continue to be made by distinct categories (i.e., Freshmen/Sophomores and Juniors/Seniors), but the stipend levels for the categories will be the same:

Postdoctoral Trainees and Fellows: For institutional training grants (T32, T90, TL1) and individual fellowships (F32), the stipend level for the entire first year of support is determined by the number of full years of relevant postdoctoral experience when the award is issued. Relevant experience may include research experience (including industrial), teaching assistantship, internship, residency, clinical duties, or other time spent in a health-related field beyond that of the qualifying doctoral degree. Once the appropriate stipend level has been determined, the trainee or fellow must be paid at that level for the entire grant year. The stipend for each additional year of Kirschstein-NRSA support is the next level in the stipend structure and does not change mid-year.

Senior Fellows (F33 only): The stipend level must be commensurate with the base salary or remuneration that would have been paid by the institution with which the individual is permanently affiliated when the award is issued but cannot exceed the current Kirschstein-NRSA stipend limit set by the NIH for those with 7 or more years of experience. The level of Kirschstein-NRSA support will take into account concurrent salary support provided by the institution and the policy of the sponsoring institution. NIH support does not provide fringe benefits for senior fellows.

Relevant Policies

Current stipend levels are to be used in the preparation of future competing and non-competing NRSA institutional training grant and individual fellowship applications. They will be administratively applied to all applications currently in the review process.

NRSA support is limited to 5 years for predoctoral trainees (6 years for dual-degree training), and 3 years for postdoctoral fellows. The NIH provides eight levels of postdoctoral stipends to accommodate individuals who complete other forms of health-related training prior to accepting a Kirschstein-NRSA supported position. (The presence of eight discrete levels of experience, however, does not constitute an endorsement of extended periods of postdoctoral research training).

It should be noted that the maximum amount that NIH will award to support the compensation package for a graduate student research assistant remains at the zero level postdoctoral stipend, as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement 2.3.7.9.

Postdoctoral Trainees and Fellows: For institutional training grants (T32, T90, TL1) and individual fellowships (F32, F33), an amount per postdoctoral trainee or fellow equal to 60% of the actual tuition level at the applicant institution, up to $4,500 per year, will be provided. If the trainee or fellow is enrolled in a program that supports postdoctoral individuals in formal degree-granting training, an amount per postdoctoral trainee or fellow equal to 60% of the actual tuition level at the applicant institution, up to $16,000 per year, will be provided.

For institutional training grants (T32, T35, T90, TL1), these expenses (including health insurance costs) for predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees will be paid at the amounts shown below for all competing and non-competing awards made with FY 2024 funds.

Specific questions concerning this notice or other policies relating to training grants or fellowships should be directed to the grants management office in the appropriate NIH Institute or Center, AHRQ, or HRSA.

The contest received over 1,000 submissions from more than 100 countries, showcasing technological solutions that address sustainable development challenges worldwide. Eighteen winners and seventy-two champions were acknowledged during the event, recognizing their efforts in implementing WSIS Action Lines and advancing the SDGs.

The WSIS Photo Contest 2024 invited participants to submit photographs showcasing how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) play an enabling role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 8th edition of the Contest celebrated 10 winning entries at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024.

The Prize recognizes innovative technology that promotes healthier and more active ageing and aligns with the goals of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing. Twelve finalists were announced, celebrating digital solutions that empower older generations, reduce vulnerabilities, and foster inclusive societies. The winner was revealed during the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024.

The Prize celebrates progress in e-government services globally, catering to user journeys, needs, and life events, while leveraging Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and open-source software components. In its second edition, the prize continues to spotlight exceptional e-government services, announcing 10 finalists and the winner of the 2024 Prize at the 2024 Event.

The consensus is that the lake stands at 6,383.70 feet above mean sea level which means that Mono Lake is only halfway to the 6,392-foot elevation level mandated by the California State Water Resources Control Board 30 years ago to resolve ecological, wildlife, economic, Tribal, public trust, and air quality harms caused by the lowering of Mono Lake.

If DWP chooses to not increase its diversions this year, gains in Mono Lake level will be preserved. In fact, this choice may well make the difference between a stable and declining lake level in 2024. This choice would also mean that DWP continues to divert the same amount of water that it has for the past two years.

On March 28, 2024 the Mono Lake Committee delivered a letter to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass asking that her administration direct the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to not increase its diversions from the Mono Basin this year. The letter was signed by over 30 Los Angeles-based conservation and environmental justice leaders representing tens of thousands of Angelenos.

Health insurance is expensive and can be hard to afford for people with lower or moderate income. In response, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides sliding-scale subsidies that lower premiums and out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for eligible individuals.

Also offered on the Marketplace are catastrophic health plans with even lower premiums and higher cost sharing compared to bronze plans. Catastrophic plans are generally only available to individuals younger than 30, and premium tax credits cannot be applied to these plans.

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