Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 11 191
Apply for PA 11 191
- 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 93.233 National Center on Sleep Disorders Research 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.281 Mental Health Research Career/Scientist Development Awards 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.838 Lung Diseases Research 93.839 Blood Diseases and Resources Research 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.855 Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 19, 2013 and posted on Apr 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Special district governments County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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 Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Foreign (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02), funding opportunity number PA-11-191, is a discretionary grant program designed to help newly independent researchers strengthen their careers by giving them sustained, protected time to focus deeply on research. The core goal is career acceleration: NIH uses the K02 mechanism to foster the development of outstanding scientists who are already on an independent trajectory but would benefit from a dedicated period to expand their expertise, productivity, and impact within their research field. In practical terms, the award is meant to create space for intensive research focus at a pivotal career stage, supporting investigators as they build a stronger body of work and position themselves for long-term, significant contributions.
The K02 provides three, four, or five years of support, primarily in the form of salary support tied to protected research time. While the exact level of support and program expectations can vary by NIH Institute or Center (IC), the intent is consistent: reduce competing demands so the awardee can concentrate on research activities that will meaningfully enhance their independent research career. A key feature of this opportunity is that the career development plan is not one-size-fits-all. NIH expects each K02 program to be tailored to the individual candidate, meaning the applicant should propose a plan that clearly matches their needs, career stage, and scientific goals, and that explains why protected time is necessary to reach the next level of independence and leadership.
Programmatically, this is an NIH-wide parent announcement that spans multiple mission areas, reflected in the wide range of CFDA numbers associated with it. Those include fields such as environmental health (93.113), oral diseases and disorders research (93.121), deafness and communication disorders research (93.173), sleep disorders (93.233), drug abuse and addiction research (93.279), mental health research career/scientist development awards (93.281), cardiovascular research (93.837), lung diseases (93.838), blood diseases and resources (93.839), neurosciences and neurological disorders (93.853), allergy/immunology/transplantation research (93.855), microbiology and infectious diseases (93.856), child health and human development research (93.865), and aging research (93.866). Because requirements can differ across ICs (including what counts as "newly independent," allowable budgets, and institute-specific priorities), prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to the relevant NIH IC staff before applying to confirm fit and to understand any IC-specific programmatic or budgetary details.
In terms of eligibility, the program is broadly open to many types of U.S.-based applicant organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (including those other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, other for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses in that specific category, since small businesses are listed separately), and a range of government entities such as city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, and state governments. It also includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). NIH further clarifies that additional eligible applicant types 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), and U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) are not eligible to apply, and foreign (non-U.S.) components of U.S. organizations are not allowed. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on April 7, 2011, with key dates indicating an original closing date of September 7, 2014, a current closing date listed as January 7, 2014, and an archive date of February 7, 2014. The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health. For full official details, NIH directs applicants to the archived announcement page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-191.html. If applicants have technical issues accessing the announcement or linking to it, NIH lists the Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
FAQs: NIH Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02) - PA-11-191
What is the NIH Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02) under PA-11-191?
The NIH Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02), funding opportunity number PA-11-191, is a discretionary NIH grant program intended to help newly independent researchers strengthen and accelerate their research careers. The central purpose is to provide sustained, protected time so the investigator can focus deeply on research at a key career stage and build a stronger, more impactful body of independent work.
What is the main goal of this K02 opportunity?
The core goal is career acceleration. NIH uses the K02 mechanism to foster the development of outstanding scientists who are already on an independent trajectory but would benefit from dedicated time to expand their expertise, productivity, and long-term impact within their research field.
What kind of support does the K02 provide?
The K02 provides support primarily in the form of salary support tied to protected research time. The award is designed to reduce competing demands so the awardee can concentrate on research activities that meaningfully enhance their independent research career.
How long is the K02 award period?
This opportunity provides three, four, or five years of support.
Is the career development plan standardized across NIH?
No. The career development plan is not one-size-fits-all. NIH expects each K02 to be tailored to the individual candidate, so the applicant should propose a plan that clearly matches their needs, career stage, and scientific goals, and explains why protected time is necessary to reach the next level of independence and leadership.
Does the level of support or expectations vary depending on the NIH Institute or Center (IC)?
Yes. While the overall intent is consistent NIH-wide, the exact level of support and program expectations can vary by NIH Institute or Center (IC).
What does it mean that this is an NIH-wide "parent" announcement?
It means the opportunity is a parent announcement used across multiple NIH Institutes and Centers and spans multiple mission areas. It is not limited to a single disease area or institute focus, and it is associated with a broad range of program areas reflected in multiple CFDA numbers.
What research mission areas are associated with this parent K02 announcement?
The announcement is associated with multiple fields and CFDA numbers, including environmental health (93.113), oral diseases and disorders research (93.121), deafness and communication disorders research (93.173), sleep disorders (93.233), drug abuse and addiction research (93.279), mental health research career/scientist development awards (93.281), cardiovascular research (93.837), lung diseases (93.838), blood diseases and resources (93.839), neurosciences and neurological disorders (93.853), allergy/immunology/transplantation research (93.855), microbiology and infectious diseases (93.856), child health and human development research (93.865), and aging research (93.866).
Why does NIH recommend contacting the relevant Institute or Center before applying?
Because requirements can differ across NIH Institutes and Centers. Differences may include what qualifies as "newly independent," allowable budgets, and institute-specific priorities. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant NIH IC staff to confirm program fit and to understand any IC-specific programmatic or budgetary details.
Which types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (including those other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, and other for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses in that specific category since small businesses are listed separately). A range of government entities are also eligible, including city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, and state governments.
Are tribal governments or tribal organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Are minority-serving institutions and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. NIH explicitly includes additional eligible applicant types such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility list includes U.S. territories or possessions.
Are foreign organizations eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. The announcement specifies that foreign (non-U.S.) components of U.S. organizations are not allowed.
Is cost sharing or matching required for this award?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Who is the sponsoring agency for PA-11-191?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Where can applicants find the official archived announcement?
NIH directs applicants to the archived announcement page at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-191.html
What are the key posting and closing dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on April 7, 2011. It lists an original closing date of September 7, 2014, a current closing date of January 7, 2014, and an archive date of February 7, 2014.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement page?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or linking to it, NIH lists the Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
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