Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 047
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- The National Institutes of Health in the food and nutrition health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bioengineering Interdisciplinary Training for Diabetes Research (T32)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 17, 2012 and posted on Dec 17, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 26, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bioengineering Interdisciplinary Training for Diabetes Research (T32) funding opportunity (PAR-13-047) is an NIH institutional training grant designed to build a strong, interdisciplinary pipeline of researchers who can apply bioengineering and computational approaches to major challenges in diabetes treatment and related complications. Rather than funding a single research project, this program supports structured training programs run by eligible institutions, with the goal of preparing predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees to work at the intersection of engineering, computation, and diabetes biology/medicine.
The FOA emphasizes the development of innovative technologies that can improve diabetes care and outcomes. Key example areas include the creation of integrated, long-term glucose-regulated insulin delivery systems, often framed as an "artificial pancreas" concept; beta cell or islet encapsulation approaches aimed at beta cell replacement therapy; technologies and strategies to improve wound healing or prevent diabetic ulcers; improved cellular models that better replicate relevant tissues for studying diabetes and its complications; and imaging methods focused on beta cells and autoimmunity, which could help researchers understand disease progression and evaluate therapies. Overall, the announcement is aimed at training scientists and engineers who can translate engineering innovations into tools and systems that meaningfully address clinical and biological problems in diabetes.
Support under this FOA is targeted to institutional training programs that educate and mentor predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers, particularly those entering with backgrounds in bioengineering and/or computational sciences. The intent is to create an environment where trainees gain cross-disciplinary expertise, such as learning to integrate device design, modeling, sensing, biomaterials, imaging, or data-driven methods with an understanding of diabetes pathophysiology and clinical needs. The training focus is explicitly workforce-oriented: building durable capacity by training cohorts of researchers who are comfortable working across traditional disciplinary boundaries.
The opportunity is a discretionary grant mechanism under the NIH and falls within the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases program area (CFDA 93.847). Cost sharing or matching is not required. Eligible applicants include a wide range of U.S.-based organizations, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), as well as certain tribal governments and tribal organizations. The eligibility list also explicitly includes several categories of minority-serving and community-connected institutions, such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions, among others. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible; foreign components are not allowed under NIH policy as referenced in the announcement.
This FOA was posted on December 17, 2012, with an original and current closing date listed as November 26, 2013, and an archive date of December 27, 2013, indicating the specific announcement is no longer active. The administering agency is the National Institutes of Health, and the full archived announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide (link provided in the source). For technical issues accessing the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Bioengineering Interdisciplinary Training for Diabetes Research (T32) opportunity (PAR-13-047)?
PAR-13-047 is an NIH institutional training grant (T32) focused on building an interdisciplinary pipeline of researchers who can apply bioengineering and computational approaches to major challenges in diabetes treatment and diabetes-related complications. It supports structured training programs run by eligible institutions, rather than funding a single, standalone research project.
Is this grant meant to fund a specific research project?
No. Based on the description provided, this funding opportunity supports institutional training programs that educate and mentor predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees. The emphasis is on training and workforce development, not on funding one specific research project.
What is the main goal of this NIH T32 program?
The main goal is to prepare predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers to work at the intersection of engineering, computation, and diabetes biology/medicine. The program is designed to create durable capacity by training cohorts of researchers who are comfortable working across traditional disciplinary boundaries.
What kinds of trainees are supported under this FOA?
The FOA targets predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees. It particularly emphasizes trainees entering with backgrounds in bioengineering and/or computational sciences, within a training environment that develops cross-disciplinary expertise relevant to diabetes.
What disciplines or skill areas does the training aim to integrate?
The training focus is cross-disciplinary and includes integrating engineering and computational strengths with diabetes biology and clinical needs. Example areas mentioned include device design, modeling, sensing, biomaterials, imaging, and data-driven methods alongside an understanding of diabetes pathophysiology and clinical needs.
What types of technology development areas are highlighted as examples in the FOA?
The FOA emphasizes innovative technologies that can improve diabetes care and outcomes. Example areas provided include:
- Integrated, long-term glucose-regulated insulin delivery systems (often framed as an "artificial pancreas")
- Beta cell or islet encapsulation approaches for beta cell replacement therapy
- Technologies and strategies to improve wound healing or prevent diabetic ulcers
- Improved cellular models that better replicate relevant tissues for studying diabetes and its complications
- Imaging methods focused on beta cells and autoimmunity to understand disease progression and evaluate therapies
How does the FOA describe the intended impact of the training?
The description emphasizes training scientists and engineers who can translate engineering innovations into tools and systems that meaningfully address clinical and biological problems in diabetes, including treatment challenges and related complications.
What is the program area and CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is within the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases program area and is associated with CFDA 93.847.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The information provided states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a wide range of U.S.-based organizations, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status). Certain tribal governments and tribal organizations are also included.
Are minority-serving and community-connected institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes multiple categories of minority-serving and community-connected institutions, including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions, among others.
Are foreign institutions allowed to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply based on the information provided.
Can a non-U.S. component of a U.S. organization apply or participate as an eligible component?
No. The information provided states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components are not allowed under NIH policy as referenced in the announcement.
Which federal agency administers this funding opportunity?
The administering agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
When was this FOA posted, and what are the key dates mentioned?
The FOA was posted on December 17, 2012. The original and current closing date listed is November 26, 2013. The archive date is December 27, 2013.
Is PAR-13-047 still active?
No. The dates provided indicate the announcement is archived and is no longer active.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full archived announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide (a link was referenced in the source information provided).
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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