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- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Child Health Research Career Development Award (CHRCDA) Program (K12)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 12, 2015 and posted on Feb 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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).
- 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 Child Health Research Career Development Award (CHRCDA) Program (K12) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) institutional career development grant opportunity designed to help pediatric subspecialty physicians move from completed clinical training into independent research careers. The focus is on building a national, mentored career development pipeline for junior faculty in Pediatrics who are committed to becoming productive physician-scientists. Through structured, supervised research training and mentorship within an institutional K12 program, the award is meant to support the early career transition period where protected time, research skill-building, and strong mentoring are most critical for launching an independent research trajectory.
This opportunity was released as Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) RFA-HD-16-018 under the NIH, aligned with the Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.865). It is a discretionary grant using the NIH K12 mechanism, which means the institution applies to run a mentored program and then appoints eligible junior faculty scholars to receive career development support through that program. In practical terms, the institution is proposing the structure, mentors, training environment, and oversight that will develop pediatric clinician-investigators, rather than a single individual applying for their own mentored award.
The FOA anticipated making about 5 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $2,000,000. The listed award ceiling is $400,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for eligible organizations that might not be able to commit institutional matching funds. Key dates in the published record include a posted date of February 11, 2015, and an application due date of April 15, 2015, with the announcement later archived on May 16, 2015. While those dates indicate this particular announcement cycle is historical, the summary still reflects how the CHRCDA K12 program is framed and what NIH was seeking from applicant institutions in that round.
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based institutions and organizations that can credibly operate a robust mentored research career development program. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain other nonprofit categories), as well as certain tribal governments and tribal organizations. The FOA explicitly includes a range of mission-driven and minority-serving institution types in its eligibility language, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based or community-based organizations and U.S. territories or possessions where applicable. At the same time, the announcement is clear that non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply, and foreign components are not allowed, consistent with NIH policy for this mechanism in this FOA.
From a program intent standpoint, the CHRCDA K12 is about creating a mentored research training environment that can reliably take early-stage pediatric subspecialists and help them develop the skills, preliminary data, publications, and grant readiness needed to compete for independent research funding. The award emphasizes mentorship and institutional infrastructure, reflecting the idea that the transition from clinical training to research independence is difficult without protected time, close guidance, and a structured development plan. The goal is not just short-term training, but a durable launch into independent investigator status and a sustained physician-scientist career in child health research.
Administrative and access support for the full announcement was handled through NIH’s Office of Extramural Research (OER). The FOA provided an official link to the NIH Grants Guide page for details, and it listed the NIH OER Webmaster contact (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV) for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement online.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Child Health Research Career Development Award (CHRCDA) Program (K12)
What is the CHRCDA K12 program?
The Child Health Research Career Development Award (CHRCDA) Program (K12) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) institutional career development grant intended to help pediatric subspecialty physicians move from completed clinical training into independent research careers. It is designed to build a national, mentored pipeline for junior Pediatrics faculty who aim to become productive physician-scientists.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support the early-career transition period when protected time, research skill-building, and strong mentorship are most critical. The K12 supports structured, supervised research training and mentorship within an institutionally run program so that junior faculty can develop the skills, publications, preliminary data, and grant readiness needed to compete for independent research funding.
Who applies for this grant: an individual physician or an institution?
An institution applies. This is an NIH K12 mechanism, meaning the institution applies to run a mentored career development program and then appoints eligible junior faculty “scholars” to receive support through that program. The application focuses on the program structure, mentors, training environment, and oversight rather than a single individual’s career development plan.
What does “institutional career development grant” mean in practice?
It means the applicant organization proposes and operates the training and mentoring program. The funded institution then selects and supports junior faculty scholars within that structured program, providing mentored research training and career development activities designed to launch independent pediatric research careers.
What NIH mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NIH K12 mechanism (institutional career development award).
What is the FOA number for this specific announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number provided is RFA-HD-16-018.
Which NIH program area is this aligned with?
The announcement is aligned with the Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research program, identified as CFDA 93.865 in the provided summary.
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the estimated total funding level?
The FOA anticipated making about 5 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $2,000,000.
What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $400,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this FOA posted and when were applications due?
Key dates in the published record include a posted date of February 11, 2015, and an application due date of April 15, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
The provided information indicates the announcement was later archived on May 16, 2015, which means this particular announcement cycle is historical.
Even if archived, what does the summary tell me about what NIH was seeking?
It reflects how NIH framed the CHRCDA K12 program in that round: a structured, mentored career development environment with strong institutional oversight and infrastructure, aimed at helping pediatric subspecialists transition into independent research careers.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad across U.S.-based institutions and organizations capable of operating a robust, mentored research career development program. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain other nonprofit categories), as well as certain tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Are minority-serving institutions included in the eligibility language?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes a range of minority-serving and mission-driven institution types, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Does the FOA mention faith-based or community-based organizations?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are U.S. territories or possessions included?
The summary notes that U.S. territories or possessions are included where applicable in the eligibility language.
Can a non-U.S. organization apply?
No. The announcement is clear that non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components allowed under this FOA?
No. The summary states that foreign components are not allowed, consistent with NIH policy for this mechanism in this FOA.
Who is the CHRCDA K12 designed to help (target participants/scholars)?
The program is designed to support pediatric subspecialty physicians who have completed clinical training and are in the early stages of a faculty career, with a commitment to becoming productive physician-scientists in Pediatrics.
What kind of career stage is this program intended to support?
It targets the transition period from completed clinical training to research independence, when protected time and intensive mentorship can make the difference in establishing an independent research trajectory.
What are the core features emphasized by the program?
The summary emphasizes protected time, structured and supervised research training, research skill-building, strong mentorship, and institutional infrastructure and oversight.
What outcomes is the program trying to enable for scholars?
The stated intent is to help scholars develop the skills and track record needed to compete for independent research funding, including building preliminary data, publications, and overall grant readiness, with the longer-term goal of sustained physician-scientist careers in child health research.
Does the award focus on short-term training or long-term career development?
While it supports structured training, the program goal is described as a durable launch into independent investigator status and a sustained physician-scientist career, not just short-term training.
Where were administrative and access support handled for the full announcement?
Administrative and access support for the full announcement was handled through NIH’s Office of Extramural Research (OER).
Where would applicants find the official details for this FOA?
The FOA provided an official link to the NIH Grants Guide page for full details (as described in the summary).
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement online?
The FOA listed the NIH OER Webmaster contact for technical issues: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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