Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 14 045
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113 Environmental Health 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 2, 2014 and posted on Dec 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2017. (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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County 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 allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02), Funding Opportunity Number PA-14-045, is a discretionary NIH grant designed to help newly independent researchers strengthen and accelerate their research careers. Its core purpose is career development at the independent stage: it supports scientists who already have achieved independence but who still need a defined period of protected time to focus intensely on research, build momentum, and increase the significance and impact of their work. In practical terms, the program is meant to foster outstanding scientists and give them the stability and concentrated research time needed to expand their contributions to a specific field.
The K02 provides three, four, or five years of support, primarily through salary support tied to protected time for research. The emphasis is not on funding a single project the way many standard research grants do, but on enabling the investigator to devote substantial effort to research activities that will enhance long-term career trajectory. The award is intentionally flexible in that the career development plan must be tailored to the candidate's individual needs, reflecting where they are in their independent career and what specific support would most effectively help them progress. NIH signals strongly that requirements and expectations can vary by the specific NIH Institute or Center (IC), so prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant IC program staff early to confirm institute-specific priorities, eligibility interpretations for "newly independent" status, budget expectations, and other program details. NIH also points applicants to the IC-specific information table and staff contacts included in the announcement.
This opportunity is offered by the National Institutes of Health and falls under the "Grant" funding instrument type. The activity categories associated with the announcement span a range of public service and research areas, including education, environment, health, income security, and social services, with the program aligning most closely with NIH research career development in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research domains. The CFDA numbers listed reflect the breadth of NIH components that can support K02 awards under this parent announcement, including Environmental Health (93.113), Oral Diseases and Disorders Research (93.121), Deafness and Communication Disorders (93.173), Mental Health Research (93.242), Alcohol Research (93.273), Drug Abuse and Addiction Research (93.279), Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders (93.853), Child Health and Human Development (93.865), and Aging Research (93.866). That mix signals that the mechanism is used across multiple NIH institutes covering diverse topic areas, and applicants should align their proposed research focus with the mission and priorities of the IC they plan to approach.
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations and includes many institutional types commonly involved in NIH-funded research. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state and local governments (including county and city/township governments), special district governments, nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as described), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. The announcement also explicitly lists additional eligible applicant categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), faith-based or community-based organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and certain tribal entities. At the same time, it clearly states that non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply and that non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible to apply. However, foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed, which generally means a U.S. applicant organization can include certain foreign collaborations or elements if they meet NIH policy definitions and are well-justified.
The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, which can lower the barrier for institutions and investigators who might otherwise struggle to commit additional funds. Key dates indicate that the announcement was posted on December 19, 2013, with a creation date of May 2, 2014, and an original and current closing date of January 7, 2017, after which it was archived on February 7, 2017. As an archived opportunity, the specific announcement itself is no longer open for new submissions under those dates, but it remains a useful reference point for understanding the K02 mechanism and how NIH framed eligibility and expectations for that cycle. Anyone seeking to apply now would typically look for the most current K02 parent announcement or IC-specific K02 opportunities.
For applicants seeking more information, NIH provides an official link to the full announcement at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-14-045.html and directs technical access questions to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV. The most important practical step for prospective candidates, though, is usually programmatic rather than technical: reaching out to the appropriate NIH IC program staff to confirm fit, clarify institute-specific rules for newly independent investigators, and understand budget and effort expectations before investing heavily in an application.
FAQs: NIH Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02) - PA-14-045
What is the NIH Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02) under PA-14-045?
The NIH Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02), Funding Opportunity Number PA-14-045, is a discretionary NIH grant mechanism intended to support newly independent researchers by strengthening and accelerating their research careers. It is designed for scientists who have already achieved independence but need a defined period of protected time to focus on research and build momentum, significance, and impact in their field.
What is the primary purpose of this K02 award?
The core purpose is career development at the independent stage. Rather than focusing on funding a single discrete project, the K02 is structured to provide stability and protected research time so an investigator can intensify research activities and expand contributions to a specific field over a sustained period.
How long does the K02 provide support?
The K02 provides three, four, or five years of support.
What type of support does the K02 primarily provide?
The award emphasizes salary support tied to protected time for research. The intent is to enable substantial effort devoted to research activities that enhance the investigator's long-term career trajectory.
Is the K02 mainly a research project grant?
No. The K02 is not primarily framed as funding a single project in the way many standard research grants do. Its emphasis is on supporting the investigator's protected time and career development needs at the independent stage.
How flexible is the career development plan for this award?
The announcement describes the award as intentionally flexible. The career development plan is expected to be tailored to the candidate's individual needs, reflecting their current stage as an independent investigator and what specific support would most effectively help them progress.
Do requirements vary by NIH Institute or Center (IC)?
Yes. NIH signals strongly that requirements and expectations can vary by the specific NIH Institute or Center. Applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant IC program staff early to confirm institute-specific priorities and expectations.
Why is it important to contact NIH program staff before applying?
Because institute-specific priorities, interpretations of "newly independent" status, budget expectations, and other program details may differ across NIH Institutes and Centers. Early contact helps confirm fit and reduces the risk of misalignment with IC expectations.
Where can applicants find Institute- or Center-specific details for this announcement?
The announcement points applicants to the IC-specific information table and staff contacts included in the funding opportunity announcement (FOA).
Which agency offers this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What research and public service areas are associated with this announcement?
The activity categories span multiple areas including education, environment, health, income security, and social services, with the program aligning most closely with NIH research career development in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research domains.
Which NIH topic areas or components are reflected by the CFDA numbers listed?
The CFDA numbers listed indicate the mechanism can be used across multiple NIH institutes and topic areas, including Environmental Health (93.113), Oral Diseases and Disorders Research (93.121), Deafness and Communication Disorders (93.173), Mental Health Research (93.242), Alcohol Research (93.273), Drug Abuse and Addiction Research (93.279), Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders (93.853), Child Health and Human Development (93.865), and Aging Research (93.866).
What does the mix of CFDA numbers imply for applicants?
It suggests that K02 awards under this parent announcement can be supported by multiple NIH Institutes and Centers covering diverse scientific areas. Applicants should align their research focus with the mission and priorities of the IC they plan to approach.
Who is eligible to apply (organization types)?
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state and local governments (including county and city/township governments), special district governments, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status as described), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses.
Are minority-serving institutions and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes additional eligible categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), and faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are U.S. territories or tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement lists U.S. territories or possessions and certain tribal entities among the eligible applicant categories.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) institutions eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Are non-domestic components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. The announcement states that non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components allowed at all?
Yes. The announcement notes that foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. This generally means a U.S. applicant organization may include certain foreign collaborations or elements if they meet NIH policy definitions and are well-justified.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on December 19, 2013. The creation date is May 2, 2014. The original and current closing date is January 7, 2017.
Is PA-14-045 currently open for new submissions?
No. The opportunity is archived (archived on February 7, 2017), and the closing date listed is January 7, 2017. As described, it is no longer open for new submissions under those dates.
If PA-14-045 is archived, why is it still useful?
It remains a useful reference point for understanding the K02 mechanism and how NIH framed eligibility and expectations for that cycle, even though the specific announcement is no longer open.
What should someone do if they want to apply for a K02 now?
They would typically look for the most current K02 parent announcement or an IC-specific K02 opportunity, rather than relying on the archived PA-14-045 submission dates.
Where is the official NIH link to the full PA-14-045 announcement?
The official announcement is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-14-045.html
Who should be contacted for technical access questions related to the announcement?
Technical access questions are directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is described as the most important practical step for prospective candidates?
The announcement emphasizes that the most important practical step is usually programmatic: contacting the appropriate NIH Institute or Center program staff to confirm fit, clarify institute-specific rules for newly independent investigators, and understand budget and effort expectations before investing heavily in an application.
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