Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 16 191
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- The HHS-NIH11 in the education, environment, 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, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.398, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.855, 93.856, 93.859, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2016 and posted on Apr 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 07, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08) is an NIH career development grant designed to help clinically trained professionals become independent investigators in biomedical and behavioral research. Its main goal is to build a strong pipeline of clinician-scientists whose work addresses important national health research needs. The program does this by funding a structured, mentored research and career development period, giving awardees both financial support and, importantly, protected time away from heavy clinical or other duties so they can focus on developing rigorous research skills, generating publishable findings, and positioning themselves to compete for independent research funding later on.
This opportunity specifically targets individuals who already hold a clinical doctoral degree and want intensive, supervised research training. The K08 is generally aligned with research that is not primarily patient-oriented in the way NIH defines that category, and it supports a wide range of scientific areas, including translational research that bridges basic discoveries and clinical application. For clinicians whose proposed work is primarily patient-oriented research, NIH directs applicants instead to the Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23), which is tailored to research centered on direct interactions with human subjects and patient-focused clinical investigation. In other words, the K08 is a mentored launchpad for clinicians aiming to develop as research-focused faculty or investigators, with training plans and mentorship being central to the application.
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH). The funding instrument is a grant, and it is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity. The announcement number is PA-16-191, posted on April 15, 2016, with an original and current closing date of January 7, 2018, reflecting the lifecycle of that particular posting. While the summary data provided does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards, NIH K awards commonly vary by participating NIH Institute or Center (IC), both in budget structure and in specific requirements. Because of that variability, the announcement emphasizes that prospective applicants should contact NIH program staff and consult the IC-specific information table for institute-by-institute guidance on allowable costs, salary and research support levels, eligibility nuances, and any scientific priority areas.
Eligibility to submit an application is broad at the organizational level and includes many types of U.S.-based entities that can serve as the applicant institution and host the candidate. Eligible applicants listed include state, county, city, township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education where noted); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations (with distinctions between federally recognized governments and other tribal organizations). In practice, because this is an individual career development mechanism, the institution applies on behalf of a specific candidate, and the core of the competition is the candidate’s promise, the strength of the mentorship team, the quality of the career development plan, and the scientific merit and feasibility of the proposed research.
Finally, the opportunity is cross-referenced to numerous CFDA assistance listings (including 93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.398, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.855, 93.856, 93.859, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867), signaling that multiple NIH Institutes and Centers participate and that the program spans many health and disease areas. The most practical takeaway is that the Parent K08 is a widely used NIH mechanism for clinician-scientists who need mentored research training and protected time to transition into independent research careers, and applicants are expected to align their plans and budgets with the specific NIH institute most relevant to their research goals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08)
What is the Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08)?
The Parent K08 is an NIH career development grant that supports clinically trained professionals as they build the skills, track record, and mentored experience needed to become independent investigators in biomedical and behavioral research.
What is the main purpose of the K08 program?
The main goal is to strengthen the national pipeline of clinician-scientists by funding a structured period of mentored research and career development. The award is meant to help candidates develop rigorous research skills, produce publishable results, and become competitive for future independent research funding.
Who is this award intended for?
This opportunity targets individuals who already hold a clinical doctoral degree and are seeking intensive, supervised research training as part of a mentored career development path toward independence.
What does the K08 award provide to help candidates succeed?
The K08 provides financial support and, importantly, protected time away from heavy clinical or other professional duties so the awardee can focus on research training, conducting research, and career development activities under mentorship.
Is the K08 focused on patient-oriented research?
The K08 is generally aligned with research that is not primarily patient-oriented as NIH defines that category. It can support a wide range of biomedical and behavioral research areas, including translational research that bridges basic discoveries and clinical application.
What if my proposed research is primarily patient-oriented?
If the proposed work is primarily patient-oriented research (centered on direct interactions with human subjects and patient-focused clinical investigation), NIH directs applicants to the Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23) instead of the K08.
What kinds of research areas can the K08 support?
The opportunity supports a wide range of scientific areas and includes translational research. It is also associated with many NIH participating Institutes and Centers, indicating coverage across numerous health and disease areas.
What is the sponsoring agency for this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH).
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity uses a grant funding instrument and is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the funding opportunity announcement number?
The announcement number is PA-16-191.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on April 15, 2016. The information provided lists an original and current closing date of January 7, 2018, reflecting the lifecycle of that particular posting.
Does the provided summary specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards?
No. The summary data provided does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards.
Do budget levels and requirements vary depending on the NIH Institute or Center (IC)?
Yes. NIH K awards commonly vary by participating NIH Institute or Center in budget structure and specific requirements. The opportunity notes that applicants should consult the IC-specific information table for institute-by-institute guidance.
Why is it important to contact NIH program staff?
Because requirements and allowable costs can vary across NIH Institutes and Centers, the announcement emphasizes contacting NIH program staff and reviewing IC-specific guidance on topics like allowable costs, salary and research support levels, eligibility nuances, and scientific priority areas.
Who is eligible to apply at the organizational level?
Eligible applicant organizations include a broad range of U.S.-based entities, such as state, county, city, township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education where noted); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations (with distinctions between federally recognized governments and other tribal organizations).
Is the K08 an institutional award or an individual-focused award?
In practice, it is an individual career development mechanism. The institution applies on behalf of a specific candidate, and the application is centered on the candidate and their mentored career development plan.
What are the most important factors in a competitive K08 application?
The information provided highlights the candidate's promise, the strength of the mentorship team, the quality of the career development plan, and the scientific merit and feasibility of the proposed research.
What role do mentorship and training plans play in the K08?
Mentorship and the training plan are central to the K08. The program is designed as a structured, mentored research and career development period, with supervised training as a core feature of the award.
What does "protected time" mean in the context of this award?
Protected time refers to time set aside away from heavy clinical or other duties so the awardee can focus on research training, conducting research, and building the foundation needed for an independent research career.
What is the practical takeaway for someone deciding whether the Parent K08 fits their goals?
The Parent K08 is a widely used NIH mechanism for clinician-scientists who need mentored research training and protected time to transition into independent research careers. Applicants are expected to align their research plans and budgets with the NIH Institute or Center most relevant to their research goals.
What do the multiple CFDA assistance listings indicate?
The multiple CFDA listings signal that numerous NIH Institutes and Centers participate and that the program spans many health and disease areas. The listings provided include 93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.398, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.855, 93.856, 93.859, 93.865, 93.866, and 93.867.
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