Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 14 352
Apply for PAR 14 352
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NEI Institutional Mentored Physician Scientist Award (K12)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.867 Vision Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 26, 2014 and posted on Sep 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,125,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts State governments City or township 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 NEI Institutional Mentored Physician Scientist Award (K12) (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-14-352) is a National Institutes of Health funding opportunity designed to help institutions build structured, mentored research career development programs for clinically trained vision scientists. The central goal is to move physicians and other clinically trained professionals in vision-related fields toward independent research careers by giving them a strong, organized environment for protected research time, intensive mentorship, and multidisciplinary training. In practical terms, this FOA is about strengthening the pipeline of clinician-scientists who can both understand patient needs and lead high-quality clinical and translational research that improves eye care.
A major theme of the program is innovation in training. NEI is explicitly encouraging institutions to propose creative and forward-looking career development models, rather than relying on one-size-fits-all approaches. The motivation behind this is that vision research and clinical ophthalmology are rapidly evolving, and the field needs investigators who are comfortable working across disciplines and using contemporary tools. The announcement emphasizes leveraging advances in areas like ocular genetics, therapeutics, bioengineering, and biobehavioral research, reflecting NEI's interest in training scientists who can connect discoveries and technologies to real-world improvements in diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. By expanding the number of well-trained clinical researchers, NEI aims to increase the overall momentum of vision research and broaden the community of investigators capable of running rigorous clinical research programs.
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the health activity area, under CFDA 93.867 (Vision Research). It does not require cost sharing or matching, which lowers the barrier for institutions that may not have large discretionary funds available to support training infrastructure. The award ceiling listed is $1,125,000, indicating that the program is intended to support a substantial institutional training effort rather than a small pilot activity. As an institutional K12 mechanism, the institution applies to establish the program and then supports selected scholar(s) through mentored career development within that program structure.
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations, reflecting an intent to make this mechanism accessible to many types of institutions that train clinicians and conduct vision research. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and a wide range of governmental entities (state, county, city/township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts). The eligibility list also includes Native American tribal organizations, tribally controlled colleges and universities, and multiple categories of mission-driven institutions such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions. Faith-based and community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies are also included among eligible applicants. At the same time, the FOA is clear about geographic and organizational limits: 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 are not allowed under NIH policy as referenced in the announcement.
From an administrative timeline standpoint, the opportunity was posted and created on September 26, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 15, 2017, and an archive date of June 15, 2017. That means the specific FOA as written is no longer open for applications, but the program concept and mechanism are still useful for understanding NEI's priorities and may reappear in updated forms. The administering agency is the NIH (through NEI), and the full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants site at the listed link. For access or technical issues, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV), which signals that questions about the posting itself were routed through NIH OER support rather than a scientific program contact in the excerpt provided.
Overall, PAR-14-352 is best understood as an institutional capacity-building grant aimed at producing the next generation of independent clinician-investigators in vision science. It focuses on developing researchers who can thrive in modern, cross-cutting areas of eye research, translate discoveries into better patient care, and expand the clinical research workforce needed to keep pace with fast-moving scientific and technological advances.
FAQs: NEI Institutional Mentored Physician Scientist Award (K12) - PAR-14-352
What is the NEI Institutional Mentored Physician Scientist Award (K12) (PAR-14-352)?
PAR-14-352 is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity administered through the National Eye Institute (NEI) to help institutions build structured, mentored research career development programs for clinically trained vision scientists. It is an institutional K12 mechanism, meaning the institution applies to establish and run the program and then supports selected scholar(s) through mentored career development within that program.
What is the central goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to move physicians and other clinically trained professionals in vision-related fields toward independent research careers by providing protected research time, intensive mentorship, and multidisciplinary training in an organized institutional environment.
Who is this program intended to help?
This program is aimed at clinically trained vision scientists, including physicians and other clinically trained professionals working in vision-related fields, with the purpose of developing them into independent investigators in clinical and translational vision research.
What does "institutional K12" mean in practical terms?
It means the applicant is the institution, not an individual. The institution proposes and establishes the career development program structure and then uses the award to support selected clinician-scientist scholar(s) with mentored research training and protected time inside that institutional program.
What kinds of activities does the FOA emphasize supporting?
The FOA emphasizes building a strong, organized career development environment that provides protected research time, intensive mentorship, and multidisciplinary training geared toward clinical and translational research that improves eye care.
Does the FOA encourage innovation in training approaches?
Yes. NEI explicitly encourages institutions to propose creative and forward-looking career development models rather than one-size-fits-all approaches. The opportunity highlights that vision research and clinical ophthalmology are rapidly evolving and training models should reflect contemporary needs.
What research and training areas are highlighted as relevant?
The announcement highlights leveraging advances in areas such as ocular genetics, therapeutics, bioengineering, and biobehavioral research, reflecting NEI's interest in training investigators who can work across disciplines and connect discoveries and technologies to improvements in diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.
Why is NEI investing in this type of program?
The program is intended to strengthen the pipeline of clinician-scientists who understand patient needs and can lead rigorous clinical and translational research. By expanding the number of well-trained clinical researchers, NEI aims to increase momentum in vision research and broaden the community capable of running high-quality clinical research programs.
What type of grant is this categorized as?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the health activity area, under CFDA 93.867 (Vision Research).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states that it does not require cost sharing or matching.
What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed is $1,125,000, indicating the intent to support a substantial institutional training effort rather than a small pilot activity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and many governmental entities (including state, county, city/township, special district governments, and independent school districts). The eligibility list also includes Native American tribal organizations, tribally controlled colleges and universities, and multiple categories of mission-driven institutions (such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions). Faith-based and community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies are also included.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible to apply?
No. The FOA specifies that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. The FOA states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under this opportunity?
No. The FOA indicates that foreign components are not allowed under NIH policy as referenced in the announcement.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on September 26, 2014.
What were the closing and archive dates listed?
The original and current closing date listed is May 15, 2017, and the archive date is June 15, 2017.
Is this FOA currently open for applications?
No. Based on the listed closing and archive dates, PAR-14-352 as written is no longer open for applications.
Which agency administers this opportunity?
The administering agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Eye Institute (NEI).
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants site at the link associated with the funding opportunity number PAR-14-352.
Who is the contact for access or technical issues related to the posting?
The contact provided for access or technical issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the overall purpose of PAR-14-352 in one sentence?
Overall, PAR-14-352 is an institutional capacity-building grant designed to produce the next generation of independent clinician-investigators in vision science by supporting structured mentorship, protected research time, and multidisciplinary training aligned with modern, cross-cutting eye research.
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