Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 10 059
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education employment, labor and training food and nutrition health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08)" 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 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health 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 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.389 National Center for Research Resources 93.398 Cancer Research Manpower 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.838 Lung Diseases Research 93.839 Blood Diseases and Resources Research 93.846 Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural 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 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research 93.867 Vision Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 8, 2011 and posted on Dec 16, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses.
- 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) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08), Funding Opportunity Number PA 10-059, is an NIH career development grant designed to help clinically trained professionals build the skills, track record, and independence needed for a long-term research career. The core goal is to develop scientists whose work will meaningfully address the nation’s health-related research needs. The K08 is specifically aimed at people who already hold a clinical doctoral degree and want structured, mentored research training with substantial protected time set aside for research and career development. The program supports intensive, supervised development in biomedical and behavioral research, and it explicitly includes translational research as an appropriate focus.
A defining feature of this opportunity is its emphasis on mentored career development rather than simply funding a standalone research project. In practice, the K08 is intended to buy time and provide guidance so an early-career clinician-scientist can deepen research expertise, publish, strengthen methodology, and position themselves to compete for independent research funding later on. NIH notes that this is a continuation of a long-standing program, reflecting that it is an established pathway NIH uses to grow the clinician-scientist workforce.
This announcement uses the K08 award mechanism, meaning applications are evaluated and funded under NIH’s mentored career award structure. While the detailed budget and program nuances can vary by participating NIH Institute or Center (IC), the overarching point is that candidates are encouraged to contact the relevant NIH program staff for institute-specific expectations, priorities, and budgetary guidance. NIH also draws a clear line between the K08 and the K23: applicants with clinical doctoral degrees who want to focus specifically on patient-oriented research are directed to consider the Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23) instead, since that mechanism is tailored to research involving direct interactions with human subjects.
Funding under this FOA is discretionary and issued as a grant. NIH makes clear that the number of awards and the actual funding decisions depend on the availability of appropriated funds and whether enough highly rated, meritorious applications are submitted in a given cycle. In other words, it is competitive and not guaranteed, and even strong applications are ultimately subject to NIH budget conditions.
The opportunity is broad in terms of eligible applicant organizations. Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and private entities such as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and multiple types of government entities (state, county, city/township, special district, and independent school districts). It also includes public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities and federally recognized tribal governments, as well as tribal organizations that are not federally recognized. The eligibility list further highlights inclusion of Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions, signaling that NIH intended a wide set of institutions to be able to host and support K08 candidates.
The FOA spans many NIH program areas, as reflected in the CFDA numbers associated with it. These include fields such as environmental health, oral health, deafness and communication disorders, complementary and integrative health, sleep research, drug abuse and addiction, mental health research career development, technological innovation for human health, cancer research manpower, heart/lung/blood research, arthritis and musculoskeletal/skin research, diabetes/digestive/kidney research, neuroscience and neurological disorders, allergy/immunology/transplantation, microbiology and infectious diseases, child health and human development, aging, and vision research. Practically, that breadth means the K08 is a parent announcement used across multiple NIH Institutes and Centers, and applicants typically align their proposed career development and research focus with the mission and priorities of the most relevant NIH IC.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on December 16, 2009, with the record showing an original closing date of January 7, 2013, and a listed current closing date of May 7, 2011, with an archive date of June 7, 2011. The NIH is the sponsoring agency, and the full announcement was available via the NIH Grants Guide (linked in the provided listing). For technical issues accessing the announcement or link problems, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08)?
The Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08) is an NIH career development grant opportunity designed to help clinically trained professionals build research skills, a strong track record, and the independence needed for a long-term research career. The focus is on developing scientists whose research will meaningfully address national health-related research needs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is PA 10-059.
What is the main purpose of the K08 program?
The core goal is mentored career development: providing structured, supervised research training and substantial protected time so early-career clinician-scientists can deepen expertise, strengthen methodology, publish, and position themselves to compete for independent research funding later.
Is the K08 primarily a research project grant?
No. A defining feature of the K08 is its emphasis on mentored career development rather than simply funding a standalone research project. It is intended to "buy time" and provide mentorship and guidance for long-term career growth as a researcher.
Who is the K08 intended for?
The K08 is specifically aimed at individuals who already hold a clinical doctoral degree and want structured, mentored research training with substantial protected time dedicated to research and career development.
What types of research does the K08 support?
The program supports intensive, supervised development in biomedical and behavioral research. Translational research is explicitly included as an appropriate focus.
How does the K08 differ from the K23?
NIH draws a clear distinction: applicants with clinical doctoral degrees who want to focus specifically on patient-oriented research (research involving direct interactions with human subjects) are directed to consider the Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23) instead, because that mechanism is tailored to patient-oriented research.
Is funding guaranteed if an application is strong?
No. Funding decisions are discretionary and competitive. NIH notes that the number of awards and actual funding depend on the availability of appropriated funds and whether enough highly rated, meritorious applications are submitted in a given cycle.
What award mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This announcement uses the NIH K08 award mechanism, meaning applications are evaluated and funded under NIH's mentored career award structure.
Can budget and program details vary depending on the NIH Institute or Center?
Yes. While the K08 uses an overarching mentored career award structure, detailed budget and program nuances can vary by participating NIH Institute or Center (IC).
Should applicants contact NIH program staff before applying?
Yes. Candidates are encouraged to contact the relevant NIH program staff for institute-specific expectations, priorities, and budgetary guidance.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply/host K08 candidates?
Eligible applicant organizations include a broad range of public and private entities, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and multiple government entities (state, county, city/township, special district, and independent school districts). The eligibility list also includes public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, and tribal organizations that are not federally recognized.
Are institutions serving specific communities explicitly included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility list highlights inclusion of Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Is this a broad NIH-wide announcement or limited to one research area?
It is broad. The K08 here is described as a parent announcement used across multiple NIH Institutes and Centers, and applicants typically align their proposed career development and research focus with the mission and priorities of the most relevant NIH IC.
What program areas are reflected in this opportunity?
The opportunity spans many NIH program areas, reflected by associated CFDA numbers. Fields mentioned include environmental health, oral health, deafness and communication disorders, complementary and integrative health, sleep research, drug abuse and addiction, mental health research career development, technological innovation for human health, cancer research manpower, heart/lung/blood research, arthritis and musculoskeletal/skin research, diabetes/digestive/kidney research, neuroscience and neurological disorders, allergy/immunology/transplantation, microbiology and infectious diseases, child health and human development, aging, and vision research.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
When was this opportunity posted?
The record shows it was posted on December 16, 2009.
What dates are listed for closing and archiving?
The record shows an original closing date of January 7, 2013; a listed current closing date of May 7, 2011; and an archive date of June 7, 2011.
Where was the full announcement available?
The full announcement was available via the NIH Grants Guide (as linked in the provided listing).
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or link problems, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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