Career Development Programs in Diabetes Research for Pediatric Endocrinologists (K12) | Apply Online

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the "Career Development Programs in Diabetes Research for Pediatric Endocrinologists (K12)" opportunity?

It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity issued by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The program is designed to strengthen the pipeline of pediatric endocrinologists who can become research leaders in pediatric diabetes.

What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?

The central goal is workforce development. The opportunity supports institution-run programs that train pediatricians to develop into independent physician-scientists focused on biomedical and behavioral research questions relevant to diabetes in children.

Is this grant meant to fund a single researcher or an institutional program?

This award supports an institutional career development program rather than funding a single individual. The institution applies for the award and then selects and mentors pediatric trainees (scholars) through the program it builds.

What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?

The mechanism is a K12 institutional physician-scientist career development award.

What does a K12 award typically support in this opportunity?

Based on the description provided, the applicant organization designs and runs the overall program, provides the research training environment, assembles mentoring and educational components, and appoints scholars who receive protected time, research experiences, and career development support.

Who selects the trainees (scholars) supported by the program?

The institution running the K12 program selects and mentors the pediatric trainees appointed as scholars.

Who are the intended scholars or trainees in this program?

The intended trainees are pediatricians who are preparing for careers in pediatric endocrinology research tied to diabetes, with an emphasis on developing into independent physician-scientists.

What research areas does the opportunity emphasize?

The opportunity emphasizes biomedical and behavioral research questions relevant to diabetes in children.

Does NIDDK expect programs to be short-term research experiences?

No. The emphasis on leadership preparation indicates NIDDK is looking for programs that do more than provide short-term research exposure. Programs are expected to cultivate long-term investigators who can contribute to and eventually guide pediatric diabetes research efforts.

Which NIH institute is sponsoring this opportunity?

The sponsoring institute is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of NIH.

What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is RFA-DK-11-006.

What is the CFDA number and program listing associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.847, titled "Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research."

How is this opportunity categorized?

It is categorized as a discretionary grant with a health-focused activity area (Food and Nutrition/Health).

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.

When was this opportunity posted?

The posted date and creation date are both February 28, 2011.

What was the application due date?

The original closing date and current closing date are both April 28, 2011.

Is this opportunity still open?

No. The archive date is May 29, 2011, and the closing date is April 28, 2011, indicating it is a past solicitation that has closed.

What types of organizations are eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, including those outside higher education). Additional eligible categories explicitly noted include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), Indian/Native American tribal governments that are not federally recognized, and U.S. territories or possessions.

Are non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply?

No. Non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply.

Are foreign components of U.S. organizations allowed?

No. Foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed; the program is fully domestic in both applicant institutions and supported activities.

Where can applicants find the full funding announcement and instructions?

The full announcement was made available through NIH at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-11-006.html

Who should be contacted if there are access or linking problems with the NIH announcement?

The contact listed for access or linking problems is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.

What is the focus of the supported training environment?

The training environment is intended to support pediatricians developing as physician-scientists in pediatric diabetes research, with structured mentoring and educational components provided by the institution.

What does "institution-run program" imply for applicants?

It implies the applicant organization is responsible for building and operating a structured program, including mentoring teams, research training opportunities, and career development activities, and for appointing scholars into that program.