Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 14 044
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 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 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.351 Research Infrastructure Programs 93.361 Nursing Research 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 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases 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 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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having 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 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 Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01), Funding Opportunity Number PA 14 044, is an NIH career development grant designed to help early-stage or transitioning researchers build the skills, publication record, and scientific focus needed to become independent investigators. The core aim is to provide substantial protected time for a structured, mentored career development experience lasting three, four, or five years. It is intended for people pursuing intensive research training in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences, where close supervision and a clear development plan can accelerate the move from mentored work to leading an independent research program.
A key feature of the K01 is that it is mentorship-centered rather than a standard research project grant. Applicants are generally expected to propose a rigorous training and career development plan that complements a focused research plan, all under the guidance of one or more experienced mentors. The goal is not simply to fund a set of experiments, but to fund the candidate's progression: building methodological expertise, deepening subject-matter knowledge, strengthening grantsmanship, and producing the scholarship needed to compete successfully for independent funding later on. The award mechanism is used broadly across participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), but the exact emphasis can vary by IC. Some ICs use the K01 to support investigators who are shifting into a new scientific field, allowing them to retool with new methods or disciplinary grounding. Others may prioritize applicants who have experienced a significant research career hiatus due to illness or major family responsibilities and need a structured pathway to re-enter and regain momentum. Several ICs also use the K01 as part of workforce diversity efforts, offering enhanced development opportunities to strengthen the breadth and representation of the scientific workforce.
Because the program is administered across multiple NIH ICs, applicants are strongly encouraged to communicate with NIH program staff early, especially to confirm the best-fit institute, any institute-specific priorities, and budget or eligibility nuances. The announcement explicitly points prospective candidates to an NIH table of IC-specific information, requirements, and staff contacts, recognizing that the K01 "parent" announcement serves as a general framework while details can differ depending on where the application is assigned.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is a discretionary grant and is categorized under activity areas that include education, health, and income security/social services. It is tied to multiple CFDA program areas reflecting the wide scientific scope NIH will consider under this mechanism, including (among others) research related to deafness and communication disorders (93.173), complementary and integrative health (93.213), sleep disorders research (93.233), mental health (93.242), alcohol (93.273), drug abuse and addiction (93.279), technological innovations to improve human health (93.286), research infrastructure (93.351), nursing research (93.361), cardiovascular (93.837), lung (93.838), blood (93.839), arthritis and musculoskeletal/skin (93.846), allergy and infectious diseases (93.855), microbiology and infectious diseases (93.856), child health and human development (93.865), and aging research (93.866). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated for this program.
Eligibility to apply as the applicant organization is broad and spans many types of U.S.-based entities. Eligible applicants include 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, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and a range of governmental units such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments. Tribal eligibility is also included, covering federally recognized Native American tribal governments as well as other tribal organizations, and the announcement calls out additional eligible applicants such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI), along with faith-based and community-based organizations and U.S. territories or possessions. Foreign (non-U.S.) institutions are not eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible, though foreign components as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement are allowed.
The opportunity was posted on December 19, 2013, with a creation date of May 2, 2014. The original and current closing date listed in the source data is January 7, 2017, and the archive date is February 7, 2017, meaning this specific announcement is now archived as written. For the full announcement details, NIH directed applicants to the official notice page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-14-044.html and provided NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact information for access or linking problems (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01) - PA-14-044
What is the Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01)?
The Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01) is an NIH career development grant designed to help early-stage or transitioning researchers build the skills, publication record, and scientific focus needed to become independent investigators. It emphasizes a structured, mentored career development experience rather than funding a standalone research project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is PA-14-044.
What is the main purpose of the K01 mechanism described here?
The core aim is to provide substantial protected time for a structured, mentored career development experience lasting three, four, or five years, with the goal of accelerating the candidate's progression from mentored research to leading an independent research program.
How long can the mentored career development experience last?
This opportunity supports a structured, mentored career development experience lasting three, four, or five years.
Is this grant primarily for a research project or for career development?
This K01 is mentorship-centered and is designed to fund the candidate's progression toward independence. Applicants are expected to propose both a rigorous training/career development plan and a focused research plan, guided by one or more experienced mentors.
What kinds of research areas does this K01 support?
It is intended for intensive research training in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences. The announcement also references multiple NIH program areas (CFDA listings) reflecting broad scientific scope, including (among others) deafness and communication disorders, complementary and integrative health, sleep disorders, mental health, alcohol, drug abuse and addiction, technological innovations to improve human health, research infrastructure, nursing research, cardiovascular, lung, blood, arthritis and musculoskeletal/skin, allergy and infectious diseases, microbiology and infectious diseases, child health and human development, and aging.
What are examples of CFDA program areas tied to this opportunity?
Examples listed include: 93.173 (deafness and communication disorders), 93.213 (complementary and integrative health), 93.233 (sleep disorders research), 93.242 (mental health), 93.273 (alcohol), 93.279 (drug abuse and addiction), 93.286 (technological innovations to improve human health), 93.351 (research infrastructure), 93.361 (nursing research), 93.837 (cardiovascular), 93.838 (lung), 93.839 (blood), 93.846 (arthritis and musculoskeletal/skin), 93.855 (allergy and infectious diseases), 93.856 (microbiology and infectious diseases), 93.865 (child health and human development), and 93.866 (aging).
Do different NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) use the K01 differently?
Yes. While the Parent K01 provides a general framework, the exact emphasis can vary by NIH Institute or Center. Some ICs use the K01 to support investigators shifting into a new scientific field, others may prioritize re-entry after a significant research hiatus, and several ICs use it as part of workforce diversity efforts.
Is contacting NIH program staff recommended before applying?
Yes. Applicants are strongly encouraged to communicate with NIH program staff early to confirm best-fit institute assignment, institute-specific priorities, and any budget or eligibility nuances. The announcement points applicants to an NIH table of IC-specific information, requirements, and staff contacts.
What does "protected time" mean in the context of this opportunity?
The announcement states the award is designed to provide substantial protected time for a structured career development experience. In context, this means dedicated time reserved for mentored training and career development activities as part of the award period (three, four, or five years).
What is expected in an application under this K01 announcement?
Applicants are generally expected to propose a rigorous training and career development plan that complements a focused research plan, all under the guidance of one or more experienced mentors. The stated objective is to build methodological expertise, deepen subject-matter knowledge, strengthen grantsmanship, and produce scholarship needed to compete for independent funding.
Who is this award intended to help?
It is designed for early-stage or transitioning researchers who need a structured, mentored pathway to develop into independent investigators. The announcement also describes use cases such as retooling into a new scientific field, re-entering research after a significant career hiatus due to illness or major family responsibilities, and advancing workforce diversity goals depending on the NIH IC.
What types of applicant organizations are eligible?
Eligibility for applicant organizations is broad and includes U.S.-based 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 other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and various governmental units (state, county, city or township, and special district governments).
Are Tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations as eligible applicants.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The announcement explicitly calls out eligibility for organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI).
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations are listed among eligible applicants.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement includes U.S. territories or possessions among eligible applicants.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign (non-U.S.) institutions are not eligible to apply under this announcement.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible, according to the provided information.
Are any foreign components allowed at all?
Yes. The announcement indicates that foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The information provided indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this program.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
It is described as a discretionary grant and categorized under activity areas that include education, health, and income security/social services.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
It was posted on December 19, 2013.
What is the creation date listed for this opportunity?
The creation date listed is May 2, 2014.
What was the closing date for this announcement?
The original and current closing date listed is January 7, 2017.
Is this specific announcement still active?
No. The archive date is February 7, 2017, indicating this specific announcement is archived as written.
Where can the full official announcement be found?
The announcement directs readers to the official NIH notice page at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-14-044.html
Who should be contacted for access or linking problems with the NIH page?
The NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact provided for access or linking problems is FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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