Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 07 347
Apply for PAR 07 347
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIAID Research Scholar Development 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, Immunology and Transplantation Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 31, 2008 and posted on Apr 2, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2009. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. Eligible applicant institutions for the Phase 1 and 2 of the NIAID K22 Research Scholar Development Award include domestic academic institutions such as universities, colleges, and hospitals, as well as research institutes and non profit organizations. NIH intramural laboratories are not eligible to apply for Phase 2 of this mechanism on behalf of intramural candidates. In addition, agencies of the federal government and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply for Phase 2.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIAID Research Scholar Development Award (K22), also referred to as the Research Scholar Development Award (RSDA), is a NIH/NIAID grant mechanism intended to help promising postdoctoral researchers make the jump into independent, faculty level (or equivalent) research positions. Its long-term purpose is workforce focused: building and sustaining a strong pipeline of new, talented NIH-supported investigators who can take on research problems that matter to public health, specifically within the scientific mission areas overseen by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). In practice, this means the program is looking for candidates who are ready to move beyond mentored training and begin leading a research program of their own in areas such as allergy, immunology, transplantation, microbiology, or infectious diseases.
The structure of the award is designed around that transition. The K22 provides up to two years of support at the start of the awardee's independent research career, with an indicated award ceiling of $150,000. Rather than being a single, one-step application, the process is organized into two phases. Phase 1 is submitted while the candidate is still a postdoctoral researcher (or in an equivalent training position). This Phase 1 submission is the main scientific package that goes through peer review for scientific merit, and the review outcome is described as the primary driver of whether the overall effort will be funded. Even though Phase 1 is what gets reviewed, Phase 2 is the stage that actually results in an awarded grant, reflecting the program's emphasis on launching the investigator once they are positioned to operate independently.
Eligibility is centered on domestic institutions and on applicants whose work aligns with NIAID priorities. Phase 1 applications can be submitted while the candidate is at a domestic for-profit or non-profit organization, including universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, and eligible federal government agencies. Importantly, NIH intramural laboratories can be involved at the Phase 1 stage, and postdocs working intramurally at NIH (including those from other NIH Institutes and Centers) may apply as long as their research is relevant to NIAID's mission. However, the rules tighten at Phase 2: NIH intramural laboratories cannot submit Phase 2 applications on behalf of intramural candidates, and Phase 2 is also not open to federal government agencies or foreign institutions. Foreign institutions are explicitly not eligible to apply. Overall, the program is clearly geared toward launching independence within the domestic extramural research environment.
Administratively, this opportunity was issued as a discretionary grant funding opportunity under PAR-07-347, with activity tied to health and CFDA program areas 93.855 (Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research) and 93.856 (Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research). No cost sharing or matching is required. The posting information included an original posting date of April 2, 2007, with dates indicating it was later archived (archive date January 8, 2009). The announcement also provides a link to the full NIH guide notice for official details and points applicants to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact for access or technical issues.
Taken together, the K22 RSDA is best understood as a targeted early-career launch mechanism: it selects postdoctoral candidates based heavily on the scientific strength of a peer-reviewed Phase 1 application, then provides up to two years of support once the researcher is in an independent position at an eligible domestic extramural institution, with the overarching goal of strengthening the next generation of NIAID-relevant independent investigators.
FAQs: NIAID Research Scholar Development Award (K22 / RSDA)
What is the NIAID Research Scholar Development Award (K22/RSDA)?
The NIAID Research Scholar Development Award (K22), also called the Research Scholar Development Award (RSDA), is an NIH/NIAID grant mechanism designed to help promising postdoctoral researchers transition into independent, faculty-level (or equivalent) research positions. Its long-term goal is workforce-focused: strengthening the pipeline of NIH-supported investigators working in areas aligned with NIAID's mission.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The award is intended to launch researchers from mentored postdoctoral training into independent research careers. It aims to build and sustain a strong pool of new, talented investigators who can lead research that matters to public health within NIAID mission areas.
What research areas are relevant to this program?
The opportunity emphasizes research within NIAID scientific mission areas. Examples mentioned include allergy, immunology, transplantation, microbiology, and infectious diseases.
Who is this program designed for?
It is designed for postdoctoral researchers (or those in equivalent training positions) who are ready to move beyond mentored training and begin leading an independent research program in NIAID-relevant areas.
How long does the K22 provide support?
The K22 provides up to two years of support at the start of the awardee's independent research career.
What is the funding ceiling for this award?
The opportunity indicates an award ceiling of $150,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity explicitly states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
How is the application process structured?
The process is organized into two phases. Phase 1 is submitted while the candidate is still a postdoctoral researcher (or in an equivalent training position). Phase 2 is the stage that actually results in an awarded grant and reflects the program's emphasis on launching the investigator once they are positioned to operate independently.
Which phase is peer reviewed for scientific merit?
Phase 1 is the main scientific package that goes through peer review for scientific merit.
What most strongly drives the funding decision?
The review outcome of the Phase 1 application is described as the primary driver of whether the overall effort will be funded.
If Phase 1 is reviewed, why is Phase 2 needed?
Based on the description provided, Phase 1 serves as the primary peer-reviewed scientific evaluation, while Phase 2 is the step that results in an awarded grant and aligns with the program's goal of supporting the investigator after they reach an independent position at an eligible institution.
What institutions are eligible to submit Phase 1 applications?
Phase 1 applications can be submitted while the candidate is at a domestic for-profit or non-profit organization. Examples listed include universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, and eligible federal government agencies.
Can NIH intramural laboratories be involved in Phase 1?
Yes. NIH intramural laboratories can be involved at the Phase 1 stage.
Can NIH intramural postdocs apply?
Yes. Postdoctoral researchers working intramurally at NIH (including those from other NIH Institutes and Centers) may apply at Phase 1 as long as their research is relevant to NIAID's mission.
Are the eligibility rules different for Phase 2?
Yes. The rules tighten at Phase 2. NIH intramural laboratories cannot submit Phase 2 applications on behalf of intramural candidates, and Phase 2 is not open to federal government agencies or foreign institutions.
Can a federal government agency submit a Phase 2 application?
No. Phase 2 is not open to federal government agencies.
Can foreign institutions apply?
No. Foreign institutions are explicitly not eligible to apply.
What kind of research environment is the program trying to support?
Overall, the program is described as geared toward launching independence within the domestic extramural research environment.
What is the funding opportunity announcement identifier?
The opportunity was issued as a discretionary grant funding opportunity under PAR-07-347.
What CFDA program areas are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.855 (Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research) and 93.856 (Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research).
When was this opportunity originally posted, and what is its archive status?
The posting information included an original posting date of April 2, 2007, and it indicates the announcement was later archived with an archive date of January 8, 2009.
Where can applicants find the official details?
The announcement provides a link to the full NIH guide notice for official details.
Who is listed for access or technical issues related to the posting?
The opportunity points users to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact for access or technical issues.
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