Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 15 119
Apply for PAR 15 119
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientists Development Program Award in Drug Abuse and Addiction (K12)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 11, 2015 and posted on Feb 11, 2015.
- 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.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have 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) 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) 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 NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientists Development Program Award in Drug Abuse and Addiction (K12) is a National Institutes of Health grant opportunity designed to help institutions build structured career development programs for clinician scientists who want to become independent researchers in the field of drug abuse and addiction. The focus is not on funding a single individual directly, but on supporting an institutional program that can recruit, train, and mentor multiple early-career clinician researchers (referred to as "scholars") through intensive, supervised clinical research experiences and deliberate career development activities. The overall aim is to create a strong pipeline of clinician scientists who can move toward research independence, typically measured by the ability to compete successfully for independent research funding and lead their own research programs in addiction-related clinical science.
This opportunity supports clinician scientists from a broad range of doctoral-level clinical and health-related backgrounds. Examples specifically mentioned include physicians, clinical psychologists, epidemiologists, doctoral-level social workers, pharmacists, and behavioral scientists, while also leaving room for other clinician scientist roles that fit the intent of the program. A key expectation is that the institutional K12 program will provide a mentored environment where scholars receive hands-on clinical research training, strong guidance from experienced mentors, and professional development that accelerates their transition from mentored work to independent investigation in drug abuse and addiction.
Scholar appointments under this program are intended to be substantial and sustained. Scholars are generally supported for 3 to 5 years, with consecutive 12-month appointments, reflecting the expectation that developing a competitive, independent clinical research career takes multi-year commitment and consistent protected time. Each scholar must already hold a doctorate before being appointed and must commit at least 9 person-months of effort per year to the program, which is the equivalent of 75 percent full-time professional effort. This effort is specifically tied to conducting clinical research and completing the career development activities required by the program, emphasizing that the award is meant to buy down competing duties so scholars can focus deeply on research training and productivity.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding opportunity number is PAR-15-119, and it is categorized as a discretionary grant in the education and health area under CFDA 93.279 (Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs). The award ceiling listed is $500,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide a formal financial match as a condition of eligibility. The announcement was posted on February 11, 2015, with an original and final closing date of September 7, 2017, and it was archived on October 8, 2017, indicating the specific solicitation is no longer active even though the program concept may continue through other NIH notices over time.
Eligibility to apply is broad across U.S.-based organizations and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, and a range of nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education where specified). It also includes eligible tribal governments and tribal organizations, along with a detailed list of other eligible applicants such as 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 or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies. Importantly, non-U.S. entities 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, so the program must be fully domestic in its applicant organization and supported components.
The administering agency is the National Institutes of Health, and the full announcement (when active) was available through the NIH Grants Guide. For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, the listed point of contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
FAQs: NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientists Development Program Award in Drug Abuse and Addiction (K12) - PAR-15-119
What is the NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientists Development Program Award in Drug Abuse and Addiction (K12)?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity designed to help institutions create and run structured career development programs for clinician scientists who want to become independent researchers in drug abuse and addiction-related clinical science.
Is this grant meant to fund one individual researcher?
No. The focus is on funding an institutional program rather than directly funding a single person. The institution uses the award to recruit, train, and mentor multiple early-career clinician researchers (called scholars) through mentored clinical research experiences and planned career development activities.
What is the overall goal of the K12 program?
The goal is to build a strong pipeline of clinician scientists who can progress toward research independence in drug abuse and addiction clinical research. Independence is typically reflected by the ability to compete successfully for independent research funding and to lead their own research programs.
Who are the "scholars" in this program?
Scholars are early-career clinician researchers recruited by the institution’s K12 program. They receive intensive, supervised clinical research training, structured mentoring, and career development support aimed at accelerating their transition to independent investigation in drug abuse and addiction.
What types of professional backgrounds are supported for scholars?
The opportunity supports clinician scientists from a broad range of doctoral-level clinical and health-related fields. Examples specifically mentioned include physicians, clinical psychologists, epidemiologists, doctoral-level social workers, pharmacists, and behavioral scientists. Other clinician scientist roles may also fit if they align with the intent of the program.
Do scholars need to have a doctorate before joining?
Yes. Each scholar must already hold a doctorate before being appointed to the program.
How long are scholar appointments typically supported?
Scholar appointments are intended to be substantial and sustained, generally supported for 3 to 5 years through consecutive 12-month appointments. This reflects the expectation that developing a competitive and independent clinical research career requires a multi-year commitment.
What level of effort is required from each scholar?
Each scholar must commit at least 9 person-months of effort per year, which is equivalent to 75% full-time professional effort, to the program.
What is the required effort meant to cover?
The 75% effort is tied to conducting clinical research and completing the program’s career development activities. The award is intended to reduce competing duties so scholars can focus deeply on research training and productivity.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is PAR-15-119.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The administering agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What program area and CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the education and health area under CFDA 93.279, Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide a formal financial match as a condition of eligibility.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The announcement was posted on February 11, 2015, had an original and final closing date of September 7, 2017, and was archived on October 8, 2017. That means this specific solicitation (PAR-15-119) is no longer active, even if similar program concepts may appear in other NIH notices over time.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, and a range of nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education where specified). It also includes eligible tribal governments and tribal organizations, as well as eligible federal agencies and other specified institution types.
Are minority-serving institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes 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 faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are included among the eligible applicants listed.
Are non-U.S. entities or foreign components allowed?
No. Non-U.S. entities 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. The program must be fully domestic in its applicant organization and supported components.
Where was the full announcement available when active?
The full announcement (when active) was available through the NIH Grants Guide.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement?
For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, the listed contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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