Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 14 341
Apply for PAR 14 341
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIAID Career Transition Award (K22)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 12, 2014 and posted on Sep 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: County governments City or township governments State governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled 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) 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 allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIAID Career Transition Award (K22), listed under Funding Opportunity Number PAR 14 341, is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program run through the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Its central goal is to build and sustain a strong pipeline of promising, NIH-supported early-career scientists who can grow into independent investigators and ultimately contribute research that addresses major U.S. health needs. In practical terms, this program is aimed at researchers who are still in postdoctoral training and need structured support to move from a mentored postdoctoral role into a stable, independent research position where they can lead their own projects and establish a long-term career trajectory.
The opportunity is positioned within NIH health research priorities and is tied to the CFDA program areas 93.855 (Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research) and 93.856 (Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research). That framing signals that the program is intended to strengthen independent research capacity specifically in fields aligned with NIAIDs mission, including basic, translational, and potentially clinically relevant work related to infectious diseases, immunology, allergy, and microbiology. The award mechanism is meant to support the career transition itself, not just a single research experiment, so it is fundamentally about helping an investigator cross the gap between training and independence, a point in the career path where many researchers face funding and position uncertainty.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) and it does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers the barrier for institutions and applicants that might otherwise struggle to provide required matching support. The announcement was posted on September 12, 2014, and the final closing date was September 7, 2017, with an archive date of October 8, 2017, meaning the specific opportunity as published is no longer open for applications, but it remains useful as a reference for understanding the program structure and eligibility rules that often resemble later or updated versions.
Eligibility in the source data is broad at the institutional level and includes many types of U.S.-based entities such as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and certain housing authorities. The eligibility list also explicitly highlights a wide range of mission-driven and historically underrepresented institution types, 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 Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based and community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies. While the program recognizes a variety of institutional applicants, it also clearly restricts non-U.S. entities: non-domestic (non-U.S.) organizations and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. At the same time, foreign components may be allowed under the NIH definition in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, which typically means that certain parts of the research may be conducted abroad under specific conditions while the applicant organization remains eligible and U.S.-based.
Operationally, the K22 mechanism is designed to facilitate the move to independence, so it is best understood as a career development transition award that helps a candidate become competitive for, obtain, and succeed in an independent research position. While the excerpted source text does not spell out the internal structure, the stated purpose makes it clear that NIAID is using this mechanism to ensure that talented postdoctoral researchers can continue into independent roles rather than leaving the research pipeline at the transition point. The emphasis on maintaining a strong cohort of new independent investigators reflects a workforce development strategy: NIAID is investing in people with strong potential so they can become long-term contributors to the national biomedical research enterprise, particularly in allergy, immunology, and infectious diseases.
For applicants or institutions looking for official details, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide page (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-341.html). It also provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for access or linking issues, indicating that administrative help is available for technical problems with the announcement rather than scientific or programmatic questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIAID Career Transition Award (K22) - PAR-14-341
What is the NIAID Career Transition Award (K22) under PAR-14-341?
The NIAID Career Transition Award (K22) (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-14-341) is an NIH discretionary grant program administered by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Its purpose is to help promising early-career scientists move from postdoctoral training into stable, independent research positions where they can lead their own projects and build long-term careers.
What is the main goal of this K22 opportunity?
The central goal is to build and sustain a strong pipeline of NIH-supported early-career scientists who can grow into independent investigators and ultimately contribute research that addresses major U.S. health needs. The program is focused on supporting the career transition itself (from mentored postdoc to independence), a stage where many researchers face uncertainty in funding and position stability.
Who is this program intended for?
Based on the description provided, this opportunity is aimed at researchers who are still in postdoctoral training and need structured support to transition into an independent research role.
What NIH institute runs this program?
The program is run through the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What types of research areas does this opportunity align with?
This opportunity is tied to NIAID's mission and NIH health research priorities in areas including allergy, immunology, infectious diseases, and microbiology. The description notes that the framing includes basic and translational work, and potentially clinically relevant research, as long as it aligns with NIAID's mission areas.
Which CFDA program areas are associated with PAR-14-341?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.855 (Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research) and CFDA 93.856 (Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research).
Is this opportunity a grant or a contract?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Does this award require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity explicitly states that it does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Is PAR-14-341 still open for applications?
No. The announcement was posted on September 12, 2014, with a final closing date of September 7, 2017, and an archive date of October 8, 2017. That means this specific published opportunity is no longer open for applications, although it may still be useful as a reference for program structure and eligibility rules.
Why might this archived announcement still be useful?
Even though it is no longer open, the description indicates it remains useful as a reference for understanding how the program was structured and what eligibility rules applied, which often resemble later or updated versions.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
The eligibility list provided is broad at the institutional level and includes many types of U.S.-based entities, including:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Certain housing authorities
- Faith-based organizations
- Community-based organizations
- Eligible federal agencies
Are historically underrepresented or mission-driven institution types specifically included?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly highlights multiple institution types, 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 Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
No. The information provided states that non-domestic (non-U.S.) organizations and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components allowed in any way?
The text notes that foreign components may be allowed under the NIH definition in the NIH Grants Policy Statement. This typically means certain parts of the research may be conducted abroad under specific conditions, while the applicant organization itself remains eligible and U.S.-based.
What is the K22 mechanism designed to do in practice?
Operationally, the K22 mechanism is described as a career development transition award designed to facilitate the move to independence. It is meant to help a candidate become competitive for, obtain, and succeed in an independent research position.
Is the focus of the program only on a single research experiment?
No. The description emphasizes that the mechanism is meant to support the career transition itself, not just a single research experiment.
Where can applicants find the official announcement page?
The announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide page at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-341.html
Who should be contacted for technical issues with accessing or linking to the announcement?
The provided information references NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for access or linking issues. This suggests that administrative help is available for technical problems related to the announcement page (rather than scientific or programmatic questions).
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