Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 16 211
Apply for PAR 16 211
- The HHS-NIH11 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,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2016 and posted on Apr 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 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 NIDDK Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01), funding opportunity number PAR 16-211, is a discretionary NIH grant mechanism offered by HHS/NIH (listed here as HHS-NIH11). Its core goal is to help promising researchers transition into independent investigators by providing both financial support and, just as importantly, protected time to pursue an intensive, closely supervised career development plan. In practice, this means the award is designed to carve out dedicated effort for research and structured training under the guidance of an experienced mentor (or mentoring team), so the recipient can build the skills, publication record, and preliminary data needed to compete successfully for independent research funding later on.
This K01 is aimed at individuals who are beyond the earliest postdoctoral stage but not yet established as independent investigators. NIDDK specifically invites applications from experienced postdoctoral researchers with at least two years of postdoctoral experience and from recently appointed junior faculty, typically holding a Ph.D., who are working in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences. The expectation is that applicants are pursuing a research trajectory that fits within NIDDK’s mission areas, meaning the proposed work should align with research domains supported by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The program emphasizes a mentored and developmental period, so the application generally needs to demonstrate not only a strong research concept but also a thoughtful plan for training, mentorship, and progressive movement toward independence.
From an administrative and classification standpoint, the opportunity is categorized under “Food and Nutrition, Health,” and it is associated with CFDA numbers 93.847 (and also lists 93.847 again in the provided data). It is offered as a grant funding instrument rather than a contract or cooperative agreement. The original posting date is April 21, 2016, and the closing date shown is May 7, 2019. While the excerpt does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards, the intent of the mechanism is clearly career development rather than large-scale project expansion, with the key deliverable being an investigator’s readiness for research independence at the end of the mentored period.
Eligibility, as presented, is broad at the organizational level and includes many common NIH applicant organization types. Eligible applicant organizations include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, provided they are not institutions of higher education for the non-IHE category), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) as well as small businesses, and a range of government entities such as state, county, city or township governments, 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/Indian housing authorities. The presence of “Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)” indicates there may be additional nuance or special cases in the full announcement, but the main takeaway is that many institution types can serve as the applicant organization as long as they can support the candidate’s mentored research and career development environment.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a mentored career-development bridge: it supports a defined period in which a postdoc or junior faculty member can deepen expertise, receive structured mentorship, and generate the research outputs needed to launch an independent program in an NIDDK-relevant area. The emphasis on protected time and intensive supervision signals that reviewers will likely focus on the quality of the candidate, the strength and feasibility of the career development plan, the mentor and institutional commitment, and the likelihood that the applicant will emerge from the award positioned to compete for independent NIH research support.
FAQs: NIDDK Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) - PAR 16-211
What is the NIDDK Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)?
The NIDDK Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) is a discretionary NIH grant mechanism intended to help promising researchers transition into independent investigators. It does this by providing financial support and protected time to carry out an intensive, closely supervised career development plan that combines mentored research with structured training.
What is the main purpose of this K01 opportunity?
The central goal is career development toward research independence. The award is meant to help a candidate build skills, strengthen their publication record, and generate preliminary data so they can compete successfully for independent research funding later.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is PAR 16-211.
Which agency offers this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by HHS/NIH, listed as HHS-NIH11, through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
What type of funding instrument is this?
It is offered as a grant (not a contract or cooperative agreement, based on the information provided).
Who is this award intended for (career stage)?
This K01 is aimed at researchers who are beyond the earliest postdoctoral stage but are not yet established as independent investigators. NIDDK specifically invites applications from experienced postdoctoral researchers and from recently appointed junior faculty.
Is there a minimum postdoctoral experience level mentioned?
Yes. NIDDK invites applications from experienced postdoctoral researchers with at least two years of postdoctoral experience.
Are junior faculty eligible to apply?
Yes. Recently appointed junior faculty, typically holding a Ph.D., are included among the invited applicant pool described in the opportunity summary.
What research fields does this K01 support?
The opportunity targets individuals working in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences, as long as the proposed research trajectory aligns with NIDDK mission areas.
Does the proposed research need to align with a specific institute mission?
Yes. The proposed work is expected to fit within research domains supported by NIDDK (the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases).
What does "mentored" mean in the context of this award?
The award emphasizes an intensive, closely supervised period in which the candidate conducts research and completes structured training under the guidance of an experienced mentor (or mentoring team). The application is expected to show how mentorship and training will support progressive movement toward independence.
What are the main elements the application is expected to demonstrate?
Based on the description provided, the application generally needs to show: a strong research concept; a thoughtful plan for training and career development; a clear mentorship plan; and a credible pathway for transitioning to research independence.
What is meant by "protected time" in this program?
Protected time refers to dedicated effort carved out specifically for the candidate to pursue mentored research and structured training as part of the career development plan, rather than having that time absorbed by other competing duties.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under "Food and Nutrition, Health."
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.847 (listed in the provided information).
When was this opportunity originally posted?
The original posting date shown is April 21, 2016.
What closing date is listed for this opportunity?
The closing date shown is May 7, 2019.
Does the summary specify the maximum award amount or the number of awards?
No. The excerpt does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards.
Is this award intended for large-scale project expansion?
No. The intent described is career development rather than large-scale project expansion. The key deliverable is the candidate's readiness for research independence by the end of the mentored period.
Who can serve as the applicant organization?
Eligibility at the organizational level is broad and includes many common NIH applicant organization types, spanning higher education, nonprofit, for-profit, small business, and multiple types of government entities.
Are institutions of higher education eligible applicant organizations?
Yes. Public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicant organizations.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply as the applicant organization?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations are listed as eligible, including those with and without 501(c)(3) status (for the non-institution-of-higher-education nonprofit category).
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are listed as eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.
Are government entities eligible applicant organizations?
Yes. The list includes state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts.
Are tribal governments or tribal organizations included as eligible applicants?
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 included among eligible applicant organizations?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are included in the eligibility list.
What does "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" imply?
It indicates there may be additional nuance or special cases in the full announcement. Based on the excerpt alone, the key point is that many institution types can serve as the applicant organization if they can support the candidate's mentored research and career development environment.
What is the expected outcome for the award recipient?
The expected outcome is that the recipient emerges positioned to compete for independent NIH research support, supported by enhanced skills, a stronger publication record, and preliminary data generated during the mentored period.
What factors are likely to be emphasized in review, based on the description?
The description suggests reviewers will focus on the quality of the candidate, the strength and feasibility of the career development plan, the mentor and institutional commitment, and the likelihood the candidate will achieve readiness for independence by the end of the award.
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