Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA RR 09 006
Apply for RFA RR 09 006
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Clinical Research Curriculum Award (K30)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.389 National Center for Research Resources.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 9, 2009 and posted on Mar 9, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $275,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 16 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Independent school districts State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have 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) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Clinical Research Curriculum Award (K30), also referred to as the Clinical Research Curriculum Award (CRCA), is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity designed to strengthen formal, classroom-based training in clinical research. The central goal is to improve the quality and consistency of clinical research education by supporting institutions that want to build or enhance structured curricula that prepare future clinical investigators to work effectively in modern research environments, especially those that rely on team science, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cross-cutting methods. The program is aimed at embedding high-quality didactic instruction into the broader career development pathway for clinical researchers coming from many different scientific and professional backgrounds.
A key eligibility feature is that awards are reserved exclusively for institutions that are not yet participants in the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program. In other words, this funding is meant to help expand strong clinical research training capacity beyond institutions that already have CTSA resources. Applications can be submitted either as new proposals or as competitive renewals of existing K30 programs, and the project period for awards under this announcement is three years. The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) serves as the NIH institute responsible for review and funding decisions for applications submitted in response to this funding opportunity.
Programmatically, the funding is intended to support curricula that train individuals at multiple academic and career stages. Institutions can propose programs for undergraduates, predoctoral trainees, postdoctoral trainees, or a combination of these groups. The training emphasis is on producing investigators who can conduct clinical research in settings that are highly interdisciplinary and collaborative, reflecting how clinical and translational research is increasingly organized. The announcement highlights that courses and training activities should be organized around interdisciplinary research themes, and it encourages broad institutional participation to achieve the necessary range of expertise. Applicants are expected to involve multiple departments, and proposals may span multiple centers, schools, or even multiple institutions in order to deliver a sufficiently diverse and rigorous curriculum.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity is a discretionary grant in the education and health activity category. The funding opportunity number is RFA RR 09 006, with a total estimated program funding level of $4.8 million and an expected 16 awards. The award ceiling is $275,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on March 9, 2009, with an application closing date of June 30, 2009, and an archive date of July 31, 2009. The associated CFDA number is 93.389, and the sponsoring agency is the NIH.
Eligible applicants are broad and include many types of public and private organizations. These include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and a range of governmental entities (such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts). The eligibility list also explicitly includes Native American tribal governments (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized), tribal organizations, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Additional categories called out include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions, reflecting an intent to make the program accessible to a wide range of institutions that can develop strong clinical research training environments.
Overall, the K30/CRCA opportunity is best understood as NIH support for institution-level curriculum development rather than individual fellowships. It is structured to help institutions create durable, interdisciplinary, and methodologically strong educational programs that equip future clinical investigators with the formal training needed to design, conduct, and collaborate on clinical research projects. The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants website under the RFA link provided in the source material, and technical access questions were directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Clinical Research Curriculum Award (K30/CRCA)?
The Clinical Research Curriculum Award (K30), also referred to as the Clinical Research Curriculum Award (CRCA), is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity designed to strengthen formal, classroom-based training in clinical research. Its purpose is to help institutions build or enhance structured curricula that prepare future clinical investigators for modern, team-based, interdisciplinary research environments.
What is the main goal of the K30/CRCA program?
The central goal is to improve the quality and consistency of clinical research education by supporting institutions that want to create or strengthen rigorous didactic instruction as part of the broader career development pathway for clinical researchers.
Is this funding intended for individuals (like fellowships) or institutions?
This opportunity is best understood as institution-level curriculum development support rather than individual fellowships. It supports programs and structured training curricula developed and administered by institutions.
Who is eligible to apply for this award?
Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and private organizations, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and many types of governmental entities. The eligibility list also includes tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and various institution types such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
What is the key eligibility restriction related to CTSA participation?
Awards are reserved exclusively for institutions that are not yet participants in the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program. The intent is to expand strong clinical research training capacity beyond institutions that already have CTSA resources.
Can an institution submit a new application or only renew an existing program?
Applications may be submitted either as new proposals or as competitive renewals of existing K30 programs.
How long is the project period for this award?
The project period is three years under this announcement.
Which NIH component is responsible for review and funding decisions?
The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) serves as the NIH institute responsible for review and funding decisions for applications submitted in response to this funding opportunity.
What kinds of trainees can be supported through the proposed curriculum?
Institutions can propose programs for undergraduates, predoctoral trainees, postdoctoral trainees, or a combination of these groups. The program is designed to train individuals at multiple academic and career stages.
What training approach does the announcement emphasize?
The curriculum emphasis is on preparing investigators to conduct clinical research in highly interdisciplinary and collaborative settings. The announcement highlights team science, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cross-cutting methods as important features of modern clinical and translational research training.
How should courses and training activities be organized?
Courses and training activities are expected to be organized around interdisciplinary research themes, and applicants are encouraged to structure training in ways that reflect collaborative, team-based research practice.
Does the program encourage participation across departments or institutions?
Yes. Applicants are expected to involve multiple departments, and proposals may span multiple centers, schools, or even multiple institutions to provide the breadth of expertise needed for a diverse and rigorous curriculum.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is RFA RR 09 006.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 93.389.
What is the total estimated program funding level and the expected number of awards?
The total estimated program funding level is $4.8 million, and the announcement anticipates approximately 16 awards.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $275,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of grant is this (category or activity area)?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant in the education and health activity category.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on March 9, 2009. The application closing date was June 30, 2009, and the archive date was July 31, 2009.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants website under the RFA link referenced in the source material.
Who should be contacted for technical access questions about the announcement?
Technical access questions were directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
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