Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 16 321
Apply for PAR 16 321
- The HHS-NIH11 in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIDCR Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Diversity in the Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research Workforce (K01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.121,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 09, 2016 and posted on Jun 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 07, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, 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, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIDCR Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Diversity in the Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research Workforce (K01) is a National Institutes of Health career development grant designed to help expand and strengthen diversity in the dental, oral, and craniofacial research community. Its central goal is to support the transition of promising early-career researchers into independently funded investigators by providing a structured, mentored period of research and career development. The opportunity is specifically intended for eligible postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty who come from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in the basic and clinical biomedical sciences, as well as in behavioral and social science research areas relevant to dental, oral, and craniofacial health.
A defining feature of this K01 is protected time for intensive research training and career development. In practical terms, the award is meant to buy out a substantial portion of the recipient's time so they can focus on building a focused research program, publishing, developing new technical or conceptual skills, and positioning themselves to compete successfully for independent research funding later on. The award combines salary support with research support, which typically covers costs associated with conducting the proposed research and completing a tailored career development plan under the supervision of an experienced mentor. The overall emphasis is on a sustained mentored experience rather than short-term project funding, with the mentor playing a central role in guiding scientific direction, professional development, networking, and progression toward research independence.
The funding opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the National Institutes of Health, with the relevant institute identified as NIDCR and the agency listing shown as HHS-NIH11. It is a discretionary grant program in the health funding category, and it is associated with CFDA numbers 93.121 (and also listed with an additional CFDA reference). The funding opportunity number is PAR-16-321, and it was originally created and posted on June 9, 2016. The closing date shown in the source data is September 7, 2019, indicating the specific cycle referenced in the listing; applicants would typically confirm whether the mechanism is currently reissued or replaced by a newer announcement before planning a submission.
Eligibility for applicant organizations is broad and includes many common research and training institutions and entities. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both those with and without 501(c)(3) status, as specified), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and a range of government entities such as state, county, and city or township governments, as well as special district governments and independent school districts. The list also includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), and public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities. The listing also notes an "Others" category with the instruction to see additional eligibility text for clarification, which typically means there may be specific constraints or documentation requirements not fully captured in the summary fields.
Overall, the program is best understood as a mentored career-building award that invests in people rather than simply funding a single discrete research project. It is meant to help recipients establish the foundation for a long-term research career in dental, oral, and craniofacial science by providing time, resources, and mentorship to develop an independent research trajectory, with a broader workforce goal of increasing representation and inclusion among NIH-funded investigators in these fields.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIDCR Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K01)?
It is an NIH career development grant administered by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) designed to expand and strengthen diversity in the dental, oral, and craniofacial research workforce. The award supports a structured, mentored period of research and career development intended to help early-career researchers transition into independently funded investigators.
What is the main goal of this K01 program?
The central goal is to support the transition of promising early-career researchers into independently funded investigators. The award emphasizes a sustained mentored experience that helps recipients build a focused research program and become competitive for independent research funding.
Who is this opportunity intended for?
This opportunity is specifically intended for eligible postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty who come from groups shown to be underrepresented in the basic and clinical biomedical sciences, as well as behavioral and social science research areas relevant to dental, oral, and craniofacial health.
What research areas does this award focus on?
The program focuses on research relevant to dental, oral, and craniofacial health. It includes basic and clinical biomedical sciences and also includes behavioral and social science research areas relevant to these fields.
What makes this K01 different from a typical research project grant?
This K01 is described as investing in people rather than simply funding a single discrete research project. The emphasis is on a sustained, structured, mentored career-building experience that helps develop an independent research trajectory, rather than short-term project funding.
What does "protected time" mean in the context of this award?
Protected time refers to the award buying out a substantial portion of the recipient's time so they can focus on intensive research training and career development. In practical terms, it is intended to allow concentrated time to build a research program, publish, develop skills, and prepare to compete for independent funding.
What types of support does the K01 provide?
The award combines salary support with research support. The research support typically covers costs associated with conducting the proposed research and completing a tailored career development plan under the supervision of an experienced mentor.
How important is mentorship in this K01?
Mentorship is a defining element. The mentor plays a central role in guiding scientific direction, professional development, networking, and progression toward research independence during the mentored period.
Which federal agency and institute administer this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with NIDCR identified as the relevant institute. The agency listing shown is HHS-NIH11.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number is PAR-16-321.
When was this opportunity originally created and posted?
The source information states it was originally created and posted on June 9, 2016.
What is the closing date listed for the opportunity?
The closing date shown in the source data is September 7, 2019, indicating the specific cycle referenced in the listing.
Does the listed closing date mean the program is no longer available?
The listing notes that applicants would typically confirm whether the mechanism is currently reissued or replaced by a newer announcement before planning a submission. The September 7, 2019 date reflects the cycle referenced in the listing, not necessarily the current availability of a similar program.
What funding category and grant type is this program?
It is described as a discretionary grant program in the health funding category.
What CFDA number(s) are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.121 and is also listed with an additional CFDA reference in the source information.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility for applicant organizations is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, as specified); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and various government entities.
Which government entities are listed as eligible applicants?
The eligible entities list includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts.
Are tribal governments or tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities.
What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?
The listing includes an "Others" category with an instruction to see additional eligibility text for clarification. This typically indicates there may be specific constraints or documentation requirements not fully captured in the summary fields.
What is the program ultimately trying to achieve for award recipients?
The program aims to help recipients establish the foundation for a long-term research career in dental, oral, and craniofacial science by providing time, resources, and mentorship to develop an independent research trajectory.
What is the broader workforce goal of this K01?
The broader goal is to increase representation and inclusion among NIH-funded investigators in dental, oral, and craniofacial research fields by supporting individuals from underrepresented groups through a mentored pathway to independence.
What kinds of activities does the award encourage during the mentored period?
The award is meant to support building a focused research program, publishing, developing new technical or conceptual skills, and positioning the recipient to compete successfully for independent research funding later on, all under structured mentorship.
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