Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 020
Apply for PAR 12 020
- 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 Nov 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Independent school districts 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 State governments County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having 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) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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 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) is a National Institutes of Health career development grant designed to help promising researchers move from mentored training into independent research careers. Its central goal is to provide substantial protected time and structured mentorship for an intensive research and career development experience lasting three, four, or five years. The award supports work in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences, as long as the proposed research aligns with the mission areas of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), including diabetes, digestive diseases, nutrition-related topics, and kidney and urologic diseases. The overall emphasis is on building the applicant's skills, publication record, and research trajectory in a way that positions them to successfully compete for independent NIH research funding later on.
This opportunity specifically targets advanced postdoctoral researchers and recently appointed junior faculty, most often individuals with a Ph.D. (though the key point is that they are still in a mentored phase and are working toward independence). Applicants are expected to propose a plan that combines a strong research project with a thoughtful career development program under the guidance of one or more experienced mentors. The expectation is that the candidate will use the protected time to deepen expertise, learn new methods, build collaborations, and establish a clear scientific niche within NIDDK-relevant research. While the announcement describes the program at a high level, the K01 mechanism generally implies a supervised pathway where the mentor(s) play an active role in training, oversight, and helping the candidate transition to leading their own research program.
The grant is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity and uses the grant funding instrument. The funding activity category is listed under Food and Nutrition Health, and it is associated with CFDA number 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
A wide range of U.S.-based organizations are eligible to apply on behalf of a candidate. Eligible applicant organizations include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without that designation), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city or township), as well as certain tribal governments and tribal organizations. The eligibility information also highlights additional eligible categories such as Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), 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 eligible federal agencies. At the same time, the announcement clearly restricts foreign involvement: non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as NIH defines them) are not allowed under this opportunity.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number PAR 12 020 and was posted on November 17, 2011. The record indicates an original closing date of January 7, 2015, with a current closing date shown as June 25, 2014, and an archive date of July 25, 2014, indicating that this particular announcement is now archived. For full official details, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-020.html. For technical access issues, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
FAQs: NIDDK Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) - PAR-12-020
What is the NIDDK Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)?
The NIDDK Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) is an NIH career development grant intended to help promising researchers transition from a mentored training stage into an independent research career. It is structured to provide substantial protected time and a formal mentorship plan over an intensive research and career development period.
What is the main purpose of this K01 opportunity?
The central goal is to support a structured, mentored experience that strengthens the candidate's research skills, publication record, and long-term research direction, positioning them to compete successfully for independent NIH research funding in the future.
How long does the K01 project and career development period last?
The mentored research and career development experience is designed to last three, four, or five years.
What kinds of research are supported under this opportunity?
The award supports biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research, as long as the proposed work aligns with the mission areas of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
Which NIDDK mission areas are specifically mentioned as relevant?
The opportunity highlights research areas including diabetes, digestive diseases, nutrition-related topics, and kidney and urologic diseases.
Who is this award intended for (career stage)?
This opportunity specifically targets advanced postdoctoral researchers and recently appointed junior faculty who are still in a mentored phase and working toward independence.
Does the announcement specify a required degree (Ph.D., M.D., etc.)?
It notes that the award is most often associated with individuals holding a Ph.D., but the key eligibility theme described is that the individual is still in a mentored stage and progressing toward research independence.
What does "mentored" mean in the context of this K01?
The K01 mechanism implies a supervised pathway in which one or more experienced mentors provide active training, oversight, and guidance to help the candidate develop and transition toward leading an independent research program.
What should an application plan include?
Applicants are expected to propose both (1) a strong research project and (2) a thoughtful career development program, carried out under the guidance of one or more experienced mentors.
How is the protected time expected to be used?
The protected time is intended to help the candidate deepen expertise, learn new methods, build collaborations, and establish a clear scientific niche within NIDDK-relevant research.
What type of funding opportunity is this listed as?
It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity and uses the grant funding instrument.
What is the funding activity category associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed under Food and Nutrition Health.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.847, titled "Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The information provided states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of the award.
Who can apply as the eligible applicant organization?
A broad range of U.S.-based organizations may apply on behalf of a candidate. Eligible organizations include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without that designation), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and government entities at the state, county, city, or township level, as well as certain tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Are minority-serving or mission-focused institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility information specifically highlights additional eligible categories such as Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), 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 eligible federal agencies.
Are foreign institutions or foreign components allowed?
No. The announcement restricts foreign involvement: non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as NIH defines them) are not allowed under this opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR 12 020.
When was this opportunity posted?
The record indicates it was posted on November 17, 2011.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. The record indicates this announcement is archived, with an archive date of July 25, 2014.
What closing dates are listed for this announcement?
The record shows an original closing date of January 7, 2015, and a current closing date shown as June 25, 2014. It is also listed as archived.
Where can applicants find the official NIH announcement page?
The opportunity points to the NIH Grants Guide page at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-020.html
Who should be contacted 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.
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| NIDDK Education Program Grants (R25) Apply for PAR 12 047 Funding Number: PAR 12 047 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Prevention and Treatment of Obesity, Diabetes, and Chronic Kidney Disease in Military Populations (R01) Apply for PAR 12 048 Funding Number: PAR 12 048 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN) (U01) Apply for RFA DK 11 026 Funding Number: RFA DK 11 026 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Planning Centers for Interdisciplinary Research in Benign Urology (IR BU) (P20) Apply for RFA DK 12 003 Funding Number: RFA DK 12 003 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Limited Competition for the Data Coordinating Center for Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet (UC4) Apply for RFA DK 12 503 Funding Number: RFA DK 12 503 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Limited Competition Continuation of the Clinical Islet Transplantation (CIT) Consortium Data Coordinating Center (U01) Apply for RFA DK 12 501 Funding Number: RFA DK 12 501 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (P30) Apply for RFA DK 12 004 Funding Number: RFA DK 12 004 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| NIDDK Inflammatory Bowel Disease Genetics Consortium (IBDGC) Genetic Research Centers (GRCs) (U01) Apply for RFA DK 11 032 Funding Number: RFA DK 11 032 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Limited Competition for Data Coordinating Center (DCC) for NIDDK Inflammatory Bowel Disease Genetics Consortium (IBDGC) (U01) Apply for RFA DK 11 502 Funding Number: RFA DK 11 502 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: $900,000 |
| The Collaborative Islet Transplantation Registry (UC4) Apply for RFA DK 12 002 Funding Number: RFA DK 12 002 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: $530,000 |
| NIDDK Short Term Education Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP UP) (R25) Apply for RFA DK 12 005 Funding Number: RFA DK 12 005 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: $158,000 |
| The Human Islet Distribution Coordinating Center (UC4) Apply for RFA DK 12 001 Funding Number: RFA DK 12 001 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Secondary Analyses in Obesity, Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (R21) Apply for PA 12 125 Funding Number: PA 12 125 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Pilot and Feasibility Clinical Research Grants in Diabetes, and Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases (R21) Apply for PA 12 157 Funding Number: PA 12 157 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Translational Research to Improve Obesity and Diabetes Outcomes (R18) Apply for PAR 12 172 Funding Number: PAR 12 172 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Planning Grants for Translational Research to Improve Obesity and Diabetes Outcomes (R34) Apply for PAR 12 173 Funding Number: PAR 12 173 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Promoting Organ and Tissue Donation Among Diverse Populations (R01) Apply for RFA DK 12 006 Funding Number: RFA DK 12 006 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Limited Competition for the Continuation of the Halt Polycystic Kidney Disease Trials Data Coordinating Center (DCC) (U01) Apply for RFA DK 12 505 Funding Number: RFA DK 12 505 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Limited Competition for the Continuation of Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) Consortium (U01) Apply for RFA DK 12 502 Funding Number: RFA DK 12 502 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Renal Function and Chronic Kidney Disease in Aging (R01) Apply for PA 12 211 Funding Number: PA 12 211 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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