Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 16 190
Apply for PA 16 190
- The HHS-NIH11 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): 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.351, 93.361, 93.846, 93.855, 93.856, 93.865, 93.866,.
- 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 Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01) is an NIH career development grant designed to help promising researchers transition into independent research careers. Its central goal is to provide both financial support and substantial protected time for an intensive, structured period of mentored training, typically lasting three, four, or five years. The award is aimed at individuals working in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences who are ready to deepen their expertise, build a focused research program, and develop the skills and track record needed to compete successfully for independent research funding in the future.
A defining feature of the K01 is that it is explicitly mentorship-driven and development-focused. Rather than funding a stand-alone research project in the way a traditional research grant might, the K01 supports a supervised career development experience where the applicant works closely with one or more mentors. The expectation is that the candidate will use this period to strengthen research abilities, expand methodological or analytical skills, publish results, establish a professional niche, and assemble the credentials that demonstrate readiness to lead an independent program. The protected time component is especially important, because it is intended to reduce competing responsibilities so the awardee can concentrate heavily on training, mentored research, and professional growth.
While all participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) use the K01 mechanism to promote research independence, the announcement makes clear that some ICs use the program in slightly different ways depending on their mission and workforce priorities. In certain cases, the K01 can support researchers who are intentionally retraining or pivoting into a new scientific field, allowing them to gain the knowledge and mentorship needed to change direction in a credible, well-supported way. Other ICs may use the K01 to help individuals re-enter or regain momentum in research after a significant career hiatus due to illness or major family responsibilities. In addition, some ICs leverage the K01 to strengthen research workforce diversity by offering enhanced career development opportunities to individuals from groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical research enterprise. Because these IC-specific emphases can affect eligibility, expectations, and budget details, the opportunity strongly encourages prospective applicants to contact the appropriate NIH program staff and review the NIH table listing IC-specific requirements and points of contact.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the National Institutes of Health (listed as HHS-NIH11). The funding opportunity number is PA-16-190, and it falls under the broad activity category of Education, Health, Income Security, and Social Services. Multiple CFDA program numbers are associated with it (including 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.351, 93.361, 93.846, 93.855, 93.856, 93.865, and 93.866), reflecting the fact that many NIH components may participate and that the award can align with a range of NIH funding authorities.
The eligibility list is broad on the institutional side, covering many types of applicant organizations. Eligible applicants include public institutions such as state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. It also includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). On the non-governmental side, eligible institutions include nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. The listing also notes an “Others” category with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement, which signals that there may be special cases or additional conditions applicants should confirm in the complete funding opportunity text.
The opportunity was posted on April 15, 2016, with the same date listed as the creation date in the source information provided. The original and current closing date shown is January 7, 2018. The provided data does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards, which is another reason applicants are directed to consult IC-specific guidance and NIH program staff for budgetary and programmatic details. Overall, the Parent K01 is best understood as a mentored career development pathway: it is meant to buy the time and structure needed for a developing scientist to gain advanced training, produce strong research outputs under mentorship, and emerge ready to compete as an independent investigator.
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01) - FAQs
What is the Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01)?
The Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01) is an NIH career development grant intended to help promising researchers move toward independent research careers. It supports an intensive, structured period of mentored training rather than funding a stand-alone research project in the way many traditional research grants do.
What is the main purpose of the K01 award?
The central goal is to provide financial support and substantial protected time so an awardee can complete a focused, mentored career development experience and build the skills and track record needed to compete successfully for independent research funding later.
How long does the mentored training period typically last?
The mentored training period is typically three, four, or five years.
Which scientific areas does this opportunity support?
The award is aimed at individuals working in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences.
Is the K01 focused on mentorship or on funding a single research project?
The K01 is explicitly mentorship-driven and development-focused. The expectation is that the candidate will work closely with one or more mentors in a supervised career development experience designed to strengthen research abilities and support the transition to independence.
What does “protected time” mean in the context of the K01?
Protected time refers to dedicated time intended to reduce competing responsibilities so the awardee can concentrate heavily on training, mentored research, and professional growth during the award period.
What kinds of outcomes are expected from a K01-supported career development experience?
During the mentored period, the candidate is expected to strengthen research capabilities, expand methodological or analytical skills, publish results, establish a professional niche, and assemble credentials that demonstrate readiness to lead an independent research program.
Can the K01 support retraining or a pivot into a new scientific field?
Yes. The opportunity notes that, in certain cases, the K01 can support researchers who are intentionally retraining or pivoting into a new scientific field, providing the knowledge and mentorship needed to change direction in a credible, well-supported way. This may vary by NIH Institute or Center (IC).
Can the K01 be used to support re-entry after a career hiatus?
In some NIH ICs, the K01 may be used to help individuals re-enter or regain momentum in research after a significant career hiatus due to illness or major family responsibilities. Specific expectations can differ by IC.
Does the K01 have any workforce diversity-related emphasis?
Some NIH ICs may use the K01 to strengthen research workforce diversity by offering enhanced career development opportunities to individuals from groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical research enterprise. Details can vary by IC.
Do different NIH Institutes and Centers use the K01 in the same way?
No. While all participating NIH Institutes and Centers use the K01 mechanism to promote research independence, the announcement indicates that some ICs use the program differently depending on their mission and workforce priorities. These differences can affect eligibility, expectations, and budget details.
Why is it important to contact NIH program staff before applying?
The opportunity strongly encourages prospective applicants to contact the appropriate NIH program staff and review the NIH table listing IC-specific requirements and points of contact, because IC-specific emphases can affect eligibility, expectations, and budget details.
Which federal agency offers this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the National Institutes of Health (NIH), listed as HHS-NIH11.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PA-16-190.
What broad activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the broad activity category of Education, Health, Income Security, and Social Services.
Which CFDA program numbers are associated with this opportunity?
Multiple CFDA program numbers are associated with the opportunity, including 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.351, 93.361, 93.846, 93.855, 93.856, 93.865, and 93.866. This reflects participation by many NIH components and alignment with a range of NIH funding authorities.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
The eligibility list on the institutional side is broad and includes many organization types across public, nonprofit, private, and for-profit sectors (including higher education, governments, and businesses), as described in the announcement.
Are state and local government entities eligible applicants?
Yes. Eligible applicants include public institutions such as state, county, and city or township governments, as well as special district governments.
Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Are independent school districts eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are included in the eligibility list.
Are Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) as well as Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Are nonprofits eligible to apply, and does 501(c)(3) status matter?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and it also includes small businesses.
What does the “Others” eligibility category mean?
The listing includes an “Others” category with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement. This suggests there may be special cases or additional conditions that should be confirmed in the complete funding opportunity text.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 15, 2016 (the same date is shown as the creation date in the provided source information).
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date shown is January 7, 2018.
Is an award ceiling listed in the provided information?
No. The provided data does not specify an award ceiling.
Is the expected number of awards listed?
No. The provided data does not specify the expected number of awards.
Where should applicants look for budget and program details if they are not listed here?
Applicants are directed to consult NIH IC-specific guidance, including the NIH table listing IC-specific requirements, and to contact the appropriate NIH program staff for budgetary and programmatic details.
In practical terms, what is the Parent K01 intended to provide?
Overall, the Parent K01 is intended to provide the time and structure needed for a developing scientist to gain advanced training, produce strong research outputs under mentorship, and emerge ready to compete as an independent investigator.
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