Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 05 071
Apply for PAR 05 071
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Career Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 31, 2008 and posted on Dec 9, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Faith based or Community based Organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Career Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-05-071) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant program designed to increase diversity among neuroscience researchers who are moving into independent, faculty-level careers. The main goal is to support talented investigators from groups that have been historically underrepresented in neuroscience research and help them build the training, publication record, and research momentum needed to become competitively funded independent scientists. The award uses the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) mechanism, which means it is structured around a strong mentored career development experience paired with a focused research plan.
This opportunity is open to a wide range of domestic organizations involved in neurological or neuroscience-related research. Eligible applicant organizations include public and private institutions of higher education (such as universities and colleges), hospitals, and medical, dental, or nursing schools. Domestic for-profit and nonprofit organizations may apply, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, as well as faith-based and community-based organizations, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements described in the full announcement. Importantly, there is no institutional cap on submissions, so an institution may submit multiple applications in the same cycle.
The eligible principal investigators (candidates) are individuals at the senior postdoctoral or junior faculty stage who are transitioning toward an independent research career and who come from underrepresented backgrounds in neuroscience. The announcement specifically highlights candidates from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. The emphasis is not only on supporting the candidate as an individual, but also on strengthening the overall diversity of the neuroscience workforce at the institutional level and across the national scientific enterprise.
Because applicants can propose a wide range of research topics and training needs, NIH anticipates that both the size and the duration of awards will vary depending on the scope of each application. The total dollars awarded and the number of funded awards are not fixed in advance; instead, they depend on the quality of applications received, the proposed project durations, and the budgets requested. The source listing includes an award ceiling of $50,000, and the program states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Applications are evaluated using criteria that reflect both the candidate s potential and the strength of the development path being proposed. Reviewers consider the qualifications and promise of the candidate, the quality and feasibility of the career development plan, and the inclusion of training in the responsible conduct of research. They also assess the scientific and technical merit of the proposed research plan, the qualifications and fit of the mentor or co-mentor team, and the strength of the research environment and the institution s commitment to the candidate s long-term career progression. A distinct and explicit review element is how well the application explains that this award will promote diversity within the institution or more broadly in science nationally, meaning applicants need to make a clear case for how the investment will have an impact beyond the immediate project.
To apply, applicants were directed to use the PHS 398 research grant application package and instructions (revision 9 2005), specifically the guidance referenced in Section IV of those instructions. The PHS 398 materials were provided through the NIH grants website, and the announcement included accessibility support for individuals with hearing impairments through a TTY line. The program was posted December 9, 2008, and is associated with CFDA number 93.853 (Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders). The listing shows key dates including an original closing date of January 7, 2010, a current closing date of January 7, 2009, and an archive date of January 8, 2009, indicating the announcement is now archived and was tied to a specific historical submission window.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Career Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (PAR-05-071)?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) career development funding opportunity intended to increase diversity among neuroscience researchers who are transitioning into independent, faculty-level careers. It supports a mentored career development experience paired with a focused research plan, with the goal of helping candidates build the training, publication record, and research momentum needed to become competitively funded independent scientists.
What NIH award mechanism does this program use?
The opportunity uses the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) mechanism, meaning the application is structured around a mentored career development plan alongside a research plan.
Who is this award meant to support?
The award is designed for talented investigators from groups that have been historically underrepresented in neuroscience research, particularly those moving from senior postdoctoral roles or junior faculty roles toward independence.
Which candidate backgrounds are specifically highlighted as underrepresented in this announcement?
The announcement specifically highlights candidates from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
What career stage is expected for the principal investigator (candidate)?
Eligible candidates are described as being at the senior postdoctoral or junior faculty stage, and transitioning toward an independent research career.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
A wide range of domestic organizations involved in neurological or neuroscience-related research are eligible, including public and private institutions of higher education (universities and colleges), hospitals, and medical, dental, or nursing schools.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Domestic for-profit organizations may apply, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements described in the full announcement.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible even if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Domestic nonprofit organizations may apply whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements described in the full announcement.
Can faith-based or community-based organizations apply?
Yes. The opportunity indicates that faith-based and community-based organizations may apply, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements described in the full announcement.
Is there a limit on how many applications an institution can submit?
No. The announcement states there is no institutional cap on submissions, so an institution may submit multiple applications in the same cycle.
Does the program require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How much funding is available per award?
The source listing includes an award ceiling of $50,000. NIH also notes that award size may vary depending on the scope of the application.
How long are awards expected to last?
NIH anticipates that both the size and the duration of awards will vary, depending on the scope of each application, the proposed project durations, and the budgets requested.
Is the total number of awards or total dollars available fixed in advance?
No. The total dollars awarded and the number of funded awards are not fixed in advance. They depend on the quality of applications received, the proposed project durations, and the budgets requested.
What are reviewers looking for in an application?
Applications are evaluated based on both the candidate's potential and the strength of the proposed development path. Reviewers consider the candidate's qualifications and promise, the quality and feasibility of the career development plan, and the inclusion of training in the responsible conduct of research. Reviewers also assess the scientific and technical merit of the research plan, the qualifications and fit of the mentor/co-mentor team, and the strength of the research environment and the institution's commitment to the candidate's long-term career progression.
Is responsible conduct of research training required in the application?
Yes. The evaluation criteria explicitly include the inclusion of training in the responsible conduct of research as part of the career development plan.
How important is the mentoring component?
Mentoring is a key review area. Reviewers assess the qualifications and fit of the mentor or co-mentor team, consistent with the K01 mentored career development structure.
How is the research environment evaluated?
Reviewers assess the strength of the research environment and the institution's commitment to the candidate's long-term career progression.
Is there a specific diversity-related review expectation beyond the candidate's eligibility?
Yes. A distinct and explicit review element is how well the application explains that the award will promote diversity within the institution or more broadly across the national scientific enterprise. Applicants are expected to make a clear case for impact beyond the immediate project.
What application forms and instructions were required?
Applicants were directed to use the PHS 398 research grant application package and instructions (revision 9/2005), specifically the guidance referenced in Section IV of those instructions.
Where were the application materials provided?
The PHS 398 materials were provided through the NIH grants website.
Does the announcement mention accessibility support for applicants with hearing impairments?
Yes. The announcement included accessibility support through a TTY line for individuals with hearing impairments.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.853 (Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders).
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The program was posted on December 9, 2008.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
The listing indicates the announcement is archived and tied to a historical submission window. It shows an archive date of January 8, 2009, along with closing dates that reflect past deadlines.
What closing dates are shown in the listing?
The listing shows an original closing date of January 7, 2010, a current closing date of January 7, 2009, and an archive date of January 8, 2009.
What is the overall purpose of the award beyond supporting an individual candidate?
The announcement emphasizes strengthening diversity in the neuroscience workforce both at the institutional level and across the national scientific enterprise, in addition to helping the supported candidate progress toward independence.
Does the opportunity restrict the types of research topics that can be proposed?
The announcement indicates applicants can propose a wide range of research topics and training needs, which is one reason NIH anticipates award sizes and durations will vary.
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