Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 11 289
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIDCR Institutional Career Development Award for Enhancing Research Capacity in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Orofacial Pain (K12)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 18, 2013 and posted on Aug 3, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 1, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private 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) 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 NIDCR Institutional Career Development Award for Enhancing Research Capacity in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Orofacial Pain (K12) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity designed to build a stronger, larger pipeline of researchers focused on temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJDs) and orofacial pain. The central idea is that progress in this area depends on reaching a "critical mass" of well-trained investigators who can work across disciplines and apply modern scientific tools to improve understanding, prevention, and treatment. The program is structured as an institutional career development award, meaning it supports an organized training and mentoring environment at an eligible institution rather than funding a single independent investigator in isolation.
A major motivation behind the opportunity is that TMJDs and orofacial pain are complex conditions that often sit at the intersection of multiple scientific and clinical domains. The announcement emphasizes the need for researchers who can take advantage of recent advances in areas like genetics, bioengineering, and biobehavioral research. In practical terms, that means encouraging training experiences and mentorship structures that expose early-career scientists and clinician-scientists to contemporary methods, collaborative team science, and multidisciplinary perspectives that are directly relevant to TMJD and pain research. The aim is not only to add more people to the field, but also to strengthen the quality and breadth of expertise so new discoveries translate into better patient care and keep the field moving forward.
The FOA spells out three core objectives. First, it seeks to increase the number of basic and clinical investigators trained in scientific areas relevant to TMJD and orofacial pain research. This includes developing researchers who can work on foundational mechanisms as well as those who can connect mechanistic findings to clinical questions and patient outcomes. Second, it aims to improve and formalize mentoring for this new cohort of scientists, recognizing that effective mentorship is a key factor in whether trainees become independent investigators and stay active in the field long term. Third, it is explicitly intended to bring new scientific expertise into TMJD and orofacial pain research, which signals an interest in attracting or cultivating investigators with skills or approaches that may not have been traditionally common in this research area.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed as PAR-11-289 and falls under the NIH discretionary grant category, using the grant funding instrument type and the health funding activity category. It is associated with CFDA 93.121, Oral Diseases and Disorders Research. The total estimated funding amount listed is $1,000,000, and the opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, which typically reduces barriers for institutions that might otherwise struggle to commit additional non-federal funds.
Eligibility is relatively broad across U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, as well as nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted exceptions described in the listing). The FOA also includes several institution types that NIH often highlights to encourage a diverse and geographically broad research workforce, including 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, U.S. territories or possessions, and certain tribal governments and tribal organizations. At the same time, the FOA is clear that non-U.S. entities 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 definitions for this opportunity.
Key dates in the listing show it was posted on August 3, 2011, with an original closing date of October 12, 2013, a current closing date of November 1, 2013, and an archive date of December 1, 2013. While those dates indicate this specific announcement cycle is historical, the summary still captures how NIDCR framed the program: as a workforce-building and mentoring-focused mechanism to expand capacity in TMJD and orofacial pain research by supporting institutional programs that train and launch the next generation of investigators.
For applicants or readers seeking the original full text, the funding opportunity points to the NIH Grants Guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-289.html. The contact information provided in the listing routes technical access and linking issues to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIDCR K12 opportunity described here?
It is the NIDCR Institutional Career Development Award for Enhancing Research Capacity in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Orofacial Pain (K12), an NIH funding opportunity designed to build a stronger pipeline of researchers focused on temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJDs) and orofacial pain.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is intended to increase the field's capacity by helping create a "critical mass" of well-trained investigators who can work across disciplines and use modern scientific tools to improve understanding, prevention, and treatment of TMJDs and orofacial pain.
Is this award meant for a single investigator or an institution?
This is an institutional career development award. It supports an organized training and mentoring environment at an eligible institution rather than funding one independent investigator in isolation.
Why does the opportunity emphasize multidisciplinary and team science?
The announcement frames TMJDs and orofacial pain as complex conditions that sit at the intersection of multiple scientific and clinical domains. Because of that complexity, it emphasizes multidisciplinary perspectives, collaborative team science, and training that exposes early-career researchers to contemporary methods relevant to TMJD and pain research.
What kinds of scientific areas or methods does the program want trainees to engage with?
The opportunity highlights recent advances in areas such as genetics, bioengineering, and biobehavioral research, and encourages training experiences and mentorship structures that connect trainees to these contemporary approaches.
What are the three core objectives of the FOA?
The FOA describes three objectives: (1) increase the number of basic and clinical investigators trained in scientific areas relevant to TMJD and orofacial pain research; (2) improve and formalize mentoring for this cohort; and (3) bring new scientific expertise into TMJD and orofacial pain research.
Does the FOA focus on basic research, clinical research, or both?
Both. It specifically seeks to increase the number of basic and clinical investigators, including researchers focused on foundational mechanisms and those who can connect mechanistic findings to clinical questions and patient outcomes.
What does "enhancing research capacity" mean in the context of this FOA?
Based on the description provided, it refers to expanding and strengthening the workforce and mentoring environment so more well-trained investigators enter and remain active in TMJD and orofacial pain research, with broader expertise that supports translation to improved patient care.
What is the FOA number for this opportunity?
The funding opportunity is listed as PAR-11-289.
Which NIH institute is associated with this program?
The opportunity is described as an NIDCR program (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
It is associated with CFDA 93.121, Oral Diseases and Disorders Research.
What is the estimated total funding amount listed?
The total estimated funding amount listed is $1,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states that this opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
What types of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted exceptions described in the listing).
Are minority-serving or special designation institutions specifically mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The FOA highlights several institution types often emphasized by NIH to encourage a diverse research workforce, including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions, as well as certain tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Are non-U.S. entities allowed to apply?
No. The FOA states that non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-U.S. component?
No. The listing indicates that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy for this opportunity?
No. The summary states that foreign components are not allowed under NIH policy definitions for this opportunity.
When was this opportunity posted, and what are the listed closing dates?
The listing shows it was posted on August 3, 2011. It lists an original closing date of October 12, 2013, a current closing date of November 1, 2013, and an archive date of December 1, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
Based on the dates provided (including an archive date of December 1, 2013), this specific announcement cycle is historical.
Where can someone find the original full text of the FOA?
The listing points to the NIH Grants Guide page at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-289.html
Who is the contact for technical access or linking issues related to the listing?
The contact information provided routes technical access and linking issues to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What type of funding instrument and category are referenced?
The opportunity is described as an NIH discretionary grant, using the grant funding instrument type, and it is listed under the health funding activity category.
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