Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 14 266
Apply for PAR 14 266
- The National Institutes of Health in the food and nutrition health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIDDK Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 25, 2014 and posted on Jun 25, 2014.
- 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.)
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Independent school districts Private 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) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Foreign Institutions 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 NIDDK Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01), funding opportunity number PAR-14-266, is a National Institutes of Health discretionary grant designed to help early-career investigators build the skills, track record, and independence needed to become established researchers. The central goal of the program is to provide substantial protected time and structured mentorship for an intensive career development period lasting three, four, or five years. During this award period, recipients are expected to deepen their research expertise through supervised training and mentored research activities in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences, with a clear trajectory toward becoming an independent investigator.
This opportunity is aimed primarily at advanced postdoctoral researchers and recently appointed junior faculty, most often individuals with a Ph.D. (and typically in fields aligned with biomedical or behavioral sciences). The K01 mechanism is especially relevant for candidates who have strong research potential but still need a formal, mentored phase to transition into leading their own research program. The focus is on research areas supported by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), which broadly covers scientific work connected to diabetes, digestive diseases, kidney diseases, and related metabolic and endocrine conditions. In the source listing, the associated CFDA number is 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research), and the funding activity category is identified under Food and Nutrition / Health, reflecting the institute's scientific scope and public health relevance.
A defining feature of the award is its emphasis on protected time, meaning the recipient is expected to devote a significant portion of their professional effort to the mentored research and career development plan rather than being pulled heavily into unrelated clinical, teaching, or administrative duties. The intent is to create a stable runway for the awardee to produce publications, generate preliminary data, develop new technical or conceptual skills, and prepare for subsequent independent funding (often an NIH R01 or similar). The award structure assumes close guidance from a primary mentor and, when appropriate, a mentoring team, alongside a training plan tailored to the investigator's needs and the scientific goals of the proposed research.
Eligibility to apply is broad on the institutional side and spans many types of domestic organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses and other for-profit organizations (including entities other than small businesses), and a range of government entities such as state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities. The eligibility list also explicitly includes various mission-driven and community-based institution types and designations, 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 certain eligible federal agencies. Regional organizations and U.S. territories or possessions are also referenced as eligible.
At the same time, the opportunity places clear limits on foreign participation. Foreign institutions (non-U.S. entities) are not eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible. In addition, foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed under this announcement. These constraints mean the applicant organization and the primary project activities must be based within eligible U.S. institutional structures, without foreign components embedded in the proposed work.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a grant funding instrument administered by NIH. The opportunity was posted and created on June 25, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 7, 2017, and it was archived on October 8, 2017. The listing specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally means applicants are not required to provide a formal non-federal match to receive the award, although the program still expects strong institutional commitment in practice (for example, ensuring protected time and a supportive research environment).
For those seeking the full announcement and application details, the additional information link is provided through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-266.html. For access or technical issues related to the announcement, the contact point listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, which is intended for troubleshooting access and linking problems rather than programmatic scientific questions.
FAQs: NIDDK Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) - PAR-14-266
What is the NIDDK Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)?
The NIDDK Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) is an NIH discretionary grant designed to help early-career investigators build the skills, track record, and independence needed to become established researchers. It supports a structured, mentored career development experience with substantial protected time for research and training.
What is the main purpose of this K01 opportunity?
The central purpose is to provide substantial protected time and structured mentorship for an intensive career development period. During the award, recipients are expected to deepen their research expertise through supervised training and mentored research activities, with a clear trajectory toward becoming an independent investigator.
How long can the career development period last?
The mentored career development period is expected to last three, four, or five years.
Who is this opportunity intended for?
This opportunity is aimed primarily at advanced postdoctoral researchers and recently appointed junior faculty. It most often applies to individuals with a Ph.D., typically in fields aligned with biomedical or behavioral sciences.
What kinds of research activities are supported?
The award supports supervised training and mentored research activities in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences, with the expectation that the awardee will deepen expertise and move toward independence as a researcher.
What scientific areas does NIDDK support under this announcement?
The focus is on research areas supported by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). This broadly includes scientific work connected to diabetes, digestive diseases, kidney diseases, and related metabolic and endocrine conditions.
What does "protected time" mean in this program?
Protected time means the recipient is expected to devote a significant portion of their professional effort to the mentored research and career development plan, rather than being heavily pulled into unrelated clinical, teaching, or administrative duties. The intent is to create a stable runway for research productivity and skill development.
What outcomes does the K01 aim to support during the award period?
The award is intended to help recipients produce publications, generate preliminary data, develop new technical or conceptual skills, and prepare for subsequent independent funding, often an NIH R01 or a similar mechanism.
Is mentorship required?
Yes. The award structure assumes close guidance from a primary mentor and, when appropriate, a mentoring team. The opportunity also expects a training plan tailored to the investigator's needs and the scientific goals of the proposed research.
What types of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad on the institutional side and includes many types of domestic organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses and other for-profit organizations (including entities other than small businesses), and a range of government entities.
Which government entities are listed as eligible applicants?
The eligibility list includes state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities.
Are mission-driven and community-based organizations included in the eligibility list?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes faith-based or community-based organizations and other mission-driven and community-based institution types and designations.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically mentioned as eligible?
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 U.S. territories or regional organizations mentioned as eligible?
Yes. Regional organizations and U.S. territories or possessions are referenced as eligible.
Can foreign institutions apply?
No. Foreign institutions (non-U.S. entities) are not eligible to apply under this announcement.
Can a U.S. organization include non-U.S. components in the project?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. In addition, foreign components (as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed under this announcement.
Does this opportunity allow foreign components as defined by NIH policy?
No. Foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed under this funding opportunity.
What is the funding instrument and administering agency?
This opportunity uses a grant funding instrument and is administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PAR-14-266.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research).
What funding activity category is associated with this listing?
The listing identifies the funding activity category under Food and Nutrition / Health, reflecting the institute's scientific scope and public health relevance.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Even without cost sharing, does the program expect institutional commitment?
Yes. Although no formal cost sharing or matching is required, the program still expects strong institutional commitment in practice, such as ensuring protected time and providing a supportive research environment.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 25, 2014.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is September 7, 2017.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on October 8, 2017.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application details?
The additional information link is provided through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-266.html.
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues with the announcement link?
For access or technical issues related to the announcement, the contact point listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Is the listed contact intended for scientific or programmatic questions?
No. The listed contact is intended for troubleshooting access and linking problems rather than programmatic scientific questions.
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