Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 15 060
Apply for PAR 15 060
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NCI Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K08)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.398 Cancer Research Manpower.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 9, 2014 and posted on Dec 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Independent school districts County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations 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 not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NCI Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K08), listed as Funding Opportunity Number PAR-15-060, is a National Institutes of Health grant program run through the National Cancer Institute that is meant to help clinically trained investigators build strong, independent research careers in cancer-related science. The core idea is to provide substantial mentored research support and protected time so that early-career professionals with clinical doctoral degrees can pursue an intensive, supervised period of research training. The program is positioned as a continuation of a long-standing NIH career development pathway, with an emphasis on building the skills, track record, and scientific direction needed to become competitive for future independent research funding.
This specific NCI K08 is targeted at promoting the career development of clinical scientists from diverse backgrounds that have been shown to be underrepresented in health-related research. It is designed for people who are committed to careers in basic biomedical, behavioral, or translational cancer research, and it explicitly includes work focused on cancer health disparities. In practice, the award supports a structured, mentored career development plan where the candidate deepens their research expertise, expands methodological and conceptual skills, and produces the kind of publications and preliminary data that position them to pursue larger investigator-initiated awards. A key expected outcome is that, by the end of the mentored period, awardees are better prepared to compete successfully for research project grants such as the R03, R21, or R01.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant, with activity categories spanning education and health. The CFDA listing associated with it is 93.398 (Cancer Research Manpower). The funding opportunity indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to bring institutional matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is broad on the organizational side, including many types of U.S.-based entities such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations, small businesses, and a wide range of governmental bodies (state, county, city/township, special district, and independent school districts). It also includes eligible federal government agencies and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The announcement further highlights inclusion of organizations that serve populations historically underrepresented in research, including 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 and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based and community-based organizations and certain tribal organizations. At the same time, the opportunity clearly limits foreign involvement: non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components as defined by NIH policy are not allowed.
In terms of timing and lifecycle, the opportunity was posted in December 2014 and carried an original and current closing date of January 7, 2018, with an archive date of February 7, 2018. That means this particular announcement is no longer open for new submissions under that specific solicitation, though similar NCI or NIH K08 mechanisms may exist under newer funding announcements.
For applicants or institutions needing the official notice and full requirements, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-060.html. For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NCI Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K08)?
It is an NIH career development grant program administered through the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that supports clinically trained investigators as they build strong, independent research careers in cancer-related science through a structured, mentored period of research training.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is PAR-15-060.
What is the main goal of this K08 opportunity?
The program is intended to provide substantial mentored research support and protected time so early-career professionals with clinical doctoral degrees can complete an intensive, supervised period of research training and strengthen their ability to compete for future independent research funding.
Who is this K08 specifically designed to support?
This specific NCI K08 is targeted at promoting the career development of clinical scientists from diverse backgrounds that have been shown to be underrepresented in health-related research.
What kinds of research are supported under this award?
The announcement describes support for cancer-related research across basic biomedical, behavioral, or translational science, and it explicitly includes research focused on cancer health disparities.
What does the mentored career development period typically emphasize?
The award is described as supporting a structured, mentored career development plan where the candidate deepens research expertise, expands methodological and conceptual skills, and builds publications and preliminary data aligned with a developing independent research direction.
What outcomes does NCI expect from awardees by the end of the K08 period?
A key expected outcome is improved readiness to compete successfully for independent research project grants such as the R03, R21, or R01.
What type of grant is this considered?
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant.
Which activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The activity categories listed span education and health.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with this funding opportunity is 93.398 (Cancer Research Manpower).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The funding opportunity indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide institutional matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for U.S.-based organizations and includes public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations, small businesses, and many governmental bodies (state, county, city/township, special district, and independent school districts). Eligible federal government agencies and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are also included.
Are organizations that serve underrepresented populations specifically included?
Yes. The announcement highlights inclusion of organizations that serve populations historically underrepresented in research, including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based and community-based organizations and certain tribal organizations.
Are foreign organizations or non-U.S. entities eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply under this announcement.
Can a U.S. organization apply if the work includes a non-U.S. component?
The opportunity states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted in December 2014.
What were the closing and archive dates for this announcement?
The original and current closing date listed is January 7, 2018, and the archive date is February 7, 2018.
Is this specific announcement still open for new applications?
No. Because the closing date was January 7, 2018 and the archive date is February 7, 2018, this particular solicitation (PAR-15-060) is no longer open for new submissions.
Could similar K08 opportunities still exist even if this one is closed?
Yes. The information notes that while this specific announcement is closed, similar NCI or NIH K08 mechanisms may exist under newer funding announcements.
Where can applicants find the official announcement and full requirements?
The announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide page at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-060.html.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement?
The listed contact for technical issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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