Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 050
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NCI Mentored Research Scientist Development Award to Promote Diversity (K01)" 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 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 10, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments County governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education.
- 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 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 Research Scientist Development Award to Promote Diversity (K01), funding opportunity number PAR-12-050, is a National Institutes of Health career development grant designed to help researchers from groups underrepresented in health-related science move toward independent research careers. Run through the National Cancer Institute (NCI) via the Diversity Training Branch (DTB) in the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), the program’s core goal is to provide substantial protected time and structured mentoring for an intensive, supervised career development period. The overall intent is to strengthen the cancer research workforce by supporting promising investigators as they build the skills, publications, and preliminary data needed to compete successfully for independent research funding.
This K01 mechanism supports three, four, or five years of mentored career development in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical science areas relevant to cancer research. The emphasis is on a planned training-and-research pathway that is guided by experienced mentors and that clearly leads toward research independence. The award is explicitly not renewable, meaning it is intended as a one-time mentored bridge to the next stage rather than an ongoing funding source. It is also not transferable between principal investigators, so the award is tied to the specific individual who applies and is selected.
The opportunity is targeted to candidates who both (1) are representative of groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in health-related science and (2) already have a track record of mentored research support. Eligible candidates are expected to have previously received an NIH Research Supplement to Promote Diversity, or an NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) such as an individual F31 or F32 fellowship or support through an institutional T32 training program. Alternatively, applicants may qualify by demonstrating mentored support within a research grant that is comparable to an NIH peer-reviewed research grant, with the announcement giving the example of an American Cancer Society (ACS) research grant. In other words, this K01 is positioned for researchers who have progressed beyond initial training and are ready for a formal, mentored launch toward independence.
The announcement also flags alternative K awards for applicants whose backgrounds and career plans fit better with other mechanisms. Candidates with clinical degrees such as an MD are encouraged to consider the NCI Mentored Clinical Scientist Award to Promote Diversity (K08), while candidates primarily focused on patient-oriented research are pointed toward the NCI Mentored Patient-Oriented Research to Promote Diversity Award (K23). This is meant to help applicants choose the mechanism that best matches their research focus and stage of development.
In terms of who can apply as the applicant organization, the eligibility list is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based institutions and entities, such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district). The opportunity also highlights a range of organizations often connected to diversity-focused training and workforce development, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations, along with U.S. territories or possessions and certain tribal entities. Foreign institutions and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components are not allowed under NIH policy as stated in the announcement.
From an administrative standpoint, the award is a discretionary grant in the education and health activity areas, and it falls under CFDA number 93.398 (Cancer Research Manpower). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The listing provided indicates the opportunity was posted on December 15, 2011, with agency attribution to the National Institutes of Health, and it has archived dates reflecting that this specific posting is no longer active. For the official announcement details, the funding notice points to the NIH grants page for PAR-12-050, and it provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) web support contact information for access or linking issues.
FAQs: NCI Mentored Research Scientist Development Award to Promote Diversity (K01) - PAR-12-050
What is PAR-12-050 (NCI K01 to Promote Diversity)?
PAR-12-050 is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) career development grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) called the Mentored Research Scientist Development Award to Promote Diversity (K01). It is designed to help researchers from groups underrepresented in health-related science advance toward independent research careers in areas relevant to cancer research.
What is the main purpose of this K01 award?
The core purpose is to provide substantial protected time and structured mentoring for an intensive, supervised career development period. The overall intent is to strengthen the cancer research workforce by supporting promising investigators as they build skills, publications, and preliminary data needed to compete successfully for independent research funding.
Which NIH institute runs this opportunity?
This program is run through the National Cancer Institute (NCI), specifically via the Diversity Training Branch (DTB) in the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD).
How long can the mentored career development period last?
The K01 supports three, four, or five years of mentored career development.
What research areas does this K01 support?
The award supports mentored career development in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical science areas that are relevant to cancer research.
What does "mentored" mean in the context of this K01?
Based on the announcement description, the K01 is built around a planned training-and-research pathway guided by experienced mentors. The pathway is expected to be structured and clearly lead toward research independence.
Is this K01 intended to lead to independent research funding?
Yes. The intent is to help awardees develop the publications, skills, and preliminary data needed to compete successfully for independent research funding.
Is the PAR-12-050 K01 renewable?
No. The announcement states the award is explicitly not renewable. It is intended as a one-time mentored bridge to the next career stage rather than an ongoing funding source.
Can the award be transferred to another principal investigator (PI)?
No. The announcement states it is not transferable between principal investigators, meaning it is tied to the specific individual who applies and is selected.
Who is this award aimed at?
The opportunity is targeted to candidates who (1) are representative of groups shown to be underrepresented in health-related science and (2) already have a track record of mentored research support.
What prior mentored research support is expected for candidates?
Eligible candidates are expected to have previously received one of the following:
- An NIH Research Supplement to Promote Diversity; or
- An NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA), such as an individual F31 or F32; or
- Support through an institutional T32 training program.
Alternatively, applicants may qualify by demonstrating mentored support within a research grant comparable to an NIH peer-reviewed research grant (the announcement provides the example of an American Cancer Society (ACS) research grant).
What career stage is this K01 positioned for?
The announcement positions this K01 for researchers who have progressed beyond initial training and are ready for a formal, mentored launch toward independence.
Are there alternative K awards mentioned for other career paths?
Yes. The announcement notes other diversity-focused mentored K awards that may be a better fit depending on the candidate and research focus:
- Candidates with clinical degrees such as an MD are encouraged to consider the NCI Mentored Clinical Scientist Award to Promote Diversity (K08).
- Candidates primarily focused on patient-oriented research are pointed toward the NCI Mentored Patient-Oriented Research to Promote Diversity Award (K23).
What types of organizations are eligible to apply as the applicant organization?
The eligibility list is broad and includes many U.S.-based entities, including:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- State, county, city/township, and special district governments
Does the opportunity highlight any specific institution types related to diversity and workforce development?
Yes. The opportunity highlights organizations commonly connected to diversity-focused training and workforce development, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are U.S. territories or tribal entities included in organizational eligibility?
Yes. The description mentions U.S. territories or possessions and certain tribal entities.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components are not allowed under NIH policy as stated in the announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How is this award categorized administratively?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant in the education and health activity areas.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.398 (Cancer Research Manpower).
When was this opportunity posted?
The listing indicates it was posted on December 15, 2011.
Is this specific posting still active?
No. The information provided indicates it has archived dates and that this specific posting is no longer active.
Where does the notice point for official announcement details?
The funding notice points to the NIH grants page for PAR-12-050 for official announcement details.
Who is listed as a contact for access or linking issues?
The notice provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) web support contact information for access or linking issues.
Which agency is attributed in the listing?
The listing attributes the opportunity to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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| NCI Mentored Patient Oriented Research Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K23) Apply for PAR 12 052 Funding Number: PAR 12 052 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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| The NCI Transition Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K22) Apply for PAR 12 062 Funding Number: PAR 12 062 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Early Stage Innovative Technology Development for Cancer Research (R21) Apply for RFA CA 12 002 Funding Number: RFA CA 12 002 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Validation and Advanced Development of Emerging Technologies for Cancer Research (R33) Apply for RFA CA 12 003 Funding Number: RFA CA 12 003 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Innovative and Early Stage Development of Emerging Technologies in Biospecimen Science (R21) Apply for RFA CA 12 004 Funding Number: RFA CA 12 004 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Validation and Advanced Development of Emerging Technologies in Biospecimen Science (R33) Apply for RFA CA 12 005 Funding Number: RFA CA 12 005 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| NCI Established Investigator Award in Cancer Prevention and Control (K05) Apply for PAR 12 065 Funding Number: PAR 12 065 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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| Small Grants for Behavioral Research in Cancer Control (R03) Apply for PAR 12 035 Funding Number: PAR 12 035 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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| Leadership Group for a Clinical Research Network on Integrated Strategies to Prevent HIV Infection (UM1) Apply for RFA AI 12 011 Funding Number: RFA AI 12 011 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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| Basic Cancer Research in Cancer Health Disparities (U01) Apply for PAR 12 095 Funding Number: PAR 12 095 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
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