Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 10 162
Apply for PAR 10 162
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 10, 2013 and posted on Mar 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 2013. (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) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education 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.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18) is an NIH grant opportunity designed for established, proven researchers who want to strengthen, broaden, or redirect their existing research programs by gaining new research skills. The program is run through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) and is focused on advancing research that addresses scientifically important questions in areas tied to human communication and sensory function, specifically hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. In practical terms, this award supports investigators who already have a strong track record but need dedicated time, training, or immersion in a different approach, method, or field in order to move their work into a new direction or to tackle emerging questions with techniques they do not yet have.
This opportunity uses the NIH Career Enhancement Award (K18) mechanism, which is specifically intended to support mid-career or senior investigators seeking to acquire new capabilities rather than to provide a traditional project grant centered only on generating data. The emphasis is on career development through skill acquisition that will enhance the investigator's ability to contribute to NIDCD-relevant science. Although the summary information provided does not list detailed budget categories or project period specifics, it does state that NIDCD anticipated committing up to $500,000 per year toward awards under this announcement, with the exact total funding level and the number of awards depending on both the quality of the applications received and the availability of funds. This means funding is competitive and contingent, and awards are not guaranteed to hit a particular number each cycle.
The grant is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity and is offered as a grant (not a contract). The associated CFDA program number is 93.173, which corresponds to Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide a formal financial match to receive support under this FOA, which can be particularly helpful for investigators proposing a skills-focused enhancement period that may not fit easily into existing institutional budgets.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of domestic organization types. Eligible applicants include state governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The announcement also explicitly includes numerous mission-serving and community-based institution types, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and certain tribal entities (including tribal governments and tribal organizations, with distinctions between federally recognized and other than federally recognized entities reflected in the eligibility list). This breadth suggests the program is intended to be accessible across many settings where established investigators conduct relevant biomedical and behavioral research.
Key administrative details from the source include the funding opportunity number PAR-10-162 and the title NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18). The opportunity was originally posted March 30, 2010, with records indicating later creation metadata (April 10, 2013) and an original closing date of May 7, 2013. The listed current closing date is April 10, 2013, and the archive date is May 10, 2013, indicating this particular announcement is archived and was tied to that historical submission window. The full announcement was available through the NIH Grants Guide at the provided link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-162.html). For technical access issues, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Overall, the K18 opportunity described here is best understood as a targeted, career-focused investment by NIDCD to help accomplished investigators add new tools to their toolkit or pivot into new scientific directions that can accelerate progress in deafness and communication disorders research, rather than a mechanism aimed solely at funding a standard independent research project.
FAQs: NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18)
What is the NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18)?
It is an NIH grant opportunity offered through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) that supports established, proven investigators who want to strengthen, broaden, or redirect their existing research programs by gaining new research skills.
What is the main purpose of this K18 opportunity?
The emphasis is career enhancement through skill acquisition. It is meant to provide dedicated time, training, or immersion in a different approach, method, or field so an established investigator can move their work in a new direction or address emerging questions using techniques they do not yet have.
How is this different from a traditional NIH research project grant?
This K18 mechanism is described as supporting mid-career or senior investigators seeking to acquire new capabilities, rather than operating as a traditional project grant focused only on generating research data. The core emphasis is on career development and new skill development that enhances the investigator's ability to contribute to NIDCD-relevant science.
What research areas does NIDCD consider relevant for this award?
The opportunity is focused on advancing research tied to human communication and sensory function, specifically hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language, and addressing scientifically important questions in those areas.
Who is this award intended for?
It is intended for established investigators with a strong track record who want to enhance their research program by gaining new research skills, training, or exposure to different methods or fields.
What is the funding mechanism used for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses the NIH Career Enhancement Award (K18) mechanism.
Is this opportunity a grant or a contract?
It is offered as a grant (not a contract).
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The grant is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is PAR-10-162.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18).
How much funding did NIDCD anticipate committing each year?
The summary information states that NIDCD anticipated committing up to $500,000 per year toward awards under this announcement, with the exact total funding level depending on application quality and the availability of funds.
Does the announcement guarantee a certain number of awards or a fixed funding level?
No. The total funding level and the number of awards are described as dependent on the quality of applications received and the availability of funds, meaning funding is competitive and contingent.
Are there cost sharing or matching requirements?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants are not required to provide a formal financial match.
What is the CFDA program number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA program number is 93.173 (Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders).
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many domestic organization types, including state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are minority-serving and community-based institutions included in the eligibility list?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes institution types such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, and regional organizations.
Are U.S. territories and tribal entities included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility list includes U.S. territories or possessions and certain tribal entities, including tribal governments and tribal organizations, with distinctions between federally recognized and other than federally recognized entities reflected in the eligibility list.
What is the posting date and what do the closing/archive dates indicate?
The opportunity was originally posted on March 30, 2010. The records also show later creation metadata (April 10, 2013). The dates listed (including closing and archive dates around April and May 2013) indicate this specific announcement is archived and tied to a historical submission window.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
Based on the provided information, this particular announcement is archived, with dates indicating it was tied to a historical submission window ending in 2013.
Where could applicants find the full announcement text?
The full announcement was available through the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-162.html
Who is listed as a contact for technical access issues?
For technical access issues, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What kind of activities does the award support in practical terms?
In practical terms, it supports established investigators who need dedicated time, training, or immersion in a different approach, method, or field to broaden or redirect their research program toward NIDCD-relevant scientific questions.
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