Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 11 197
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education employment, labor and training environment food and nutrition health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113 Environmental Health 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.172 Human Genome Research 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health 93.233 National Center on Sleep Disorders Research 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.281 Mental Health Research Career/Scientist Development Awards 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.351 Research Infrastructure Programs 93.361 Nursing Research 93.389 National Center for Research Resources 93.398 Cancer Research Manpower 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.838 Lung Diseases Research 93.839 Blood Diseases and Resources Research 93.846 Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.855 Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research 93.867 Vision Research 93.879 Medical Library Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 19, 2013 and posted on Apr 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 13, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses State governments.
- 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 Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Foreign (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00), Funding Opportunity Number PA 11-197, is a discretionary NIH grant program intended to help promising postdoctoral researchers move more quickly from mentored training into independent, faculty-level (or equivalent) research careers. Its central goal is to build and sustain a strong pipeline of early-career investigators who become independently funded and scientifically productive at an earlier stage than is typical. The award is structured specifically to bridge the gap that many postdocs face: having strong research momentum and publications but not yet having the stable position, resources, or independent funding track record that makes the transition to independence feasible.
Programmatically, the K99/R00 is designed as a two-phase mechanism. The first phase (K99) supports a mentored postdoctoral period, during which the candidate continues to develop advanced skills, generate key preliminary results, publish, and refine a research direction that can stand alone from the mentor. The second phase (R00) provides support once the awardee secures an independent research position, enabling them to launch an independent research program with a level of stability that helps them compete for additional NIH and other external research funding. While this summary does not include specific budget levels or institute-specific limits, the NIH emphasizes that applicants should contact the relevant NIH Institute or Center (IC) staff because requirements, expectations, and budget guidance can vary across ICs. NIH also provides an IC-specific information table and staff contacts within the full announcement to help applicants align their plans with the most appropriate NIH component.
The opportunity is offered by the National Institutes of Health and spans a wide range of biomedical and behavioral research areas, reflected in the many CFDA listings tied to participating NIH programs. These include, among others, environmental health, oral health, genomics, communication disorders, complementary and integrative health, sleep research, substance use, mental health, technological innovation for human health, research infrastructure, nursing research, cancer research training and manpower, heart/lung/blood research, arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, diabetes and kidney diseases, neuroscience and neurological disorders, allergy and infectious diseases, general biomedical research and training, child health, aging, vision research, and medical library assistance. In practical terms, this breadth means the mechanism is not limited to one scientific niche; instead, it is meant to support the transition to independence across much of NIHs mission space, as long as the proposed work fits within a participating ICs priorities.
Eligibility for applicant organizations is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based institutions and organizations, such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and various government entities (city/township, county, special district, and state governments). The announcement also explicitly recognizes categories 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 faith-based or community-based organizations, as well as U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) are not eligible to apply, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed, which is an important constraint for applicants with international collaborations or appointments.
Administrative details in the source indicate there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The announcement was posted April 7, 2011, with later record dates shown for creation and archiving, and it includes historical closing dates reflecting the lifecycle of that specific posting. For authoritative, up-to-date application instructions, IC participation, budget parameters, and submission dates, applicants are directed to the full NIH funding announcement page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-197.html. The listing also provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact information for technical issues accessing the announcement or resolving linking problems (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
FAQs: NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00) - PA-11-197
What is the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00) (PA-11-197)?
The NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00), Funding Opportunity Number PA-11-197, is a discretionary NIH grant program intended to help promising postdoctoral researchers transition more quickly from mentored training into independent, faculty-level (or equivalent) research careers.
What is the main goal of the K99/R00 award?
The central goal is to build and sustain a strong pipeline of early-career investigators who become independently funded and scientifically productive at an earlier stage than is typical, by bridging the gap between a mentored postdoctoral phase and an independent research position.
Who is this award intended to help?
It is intended to support promising postdoctoral researchers who have strong research momentum (such as publications and progress) but are not yet in a stable independent position and may not yet have an independent funding track record that makes the transition to independence feasible.
How is the K99/R00 award structured?
The program is structured as a two-phase mechanism: the first phase is the K99 (mentored postdoctoral support) and the second phase is the R00 (support after securing an independent research position).
What does the K99 phase support?
The K99 phase supports a mentored postdoctoral period in which the candidate continues advanced skill development, generates key preliminary results, publishes, and refines a research direction that can stand alone from the mentor.
What does the R00 phase support?
The R00 phase provides support once the awardee secures an independent research position, enabling the launch of an independent research program with added stability to help compete for additional NIH and other external research funding.
Does this opportunity specify budget levels or institute-specific limits?
The provided summary does not include specific budget levels or institute-specific limits. NIH emphasizes that requirements, expectations, and budget guidance can vary across NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs).
Why does NIH recommend contacting an NIH Institute or Center (IC)?
Because IC participation, requirements, expectations, and budget guidance can vary across NIH components. The full announcement includes an IC-specific information table and staff contacts to help applicants align with the most appropriate NIH component.
What research areas does this funding opportunity cover?
The opportunity spans a wide range of biomedical and behavioral research areas across NIH mission space. Examples mentioned include environmental health, oral health, genomics, communication disorders, complementary and integrative health, sleep research, substance use, mental health, technological innovation for human health, research infrastructure, nursing research, cancer research training and manpower, heart/lung/blood research, arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, diabetes and kidney diseases, neuroscience and neurological disorders, allergy and infectious diseases, general biomedical research and training, child health, aging, vision research, and medical library assistance.
Is the K99/R00 limited to a single scientific niche?
No. The mechanism is described as broad in scope and intended to support the transition to independence across many NIH research priorities, as long as the proposed work fits within a participating IC's priorities.
Who is the sponsoring agency for PA-11-197?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What types of applicant organizations are eligible?
Eligibility for applicant organizations is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based institutions and organizations, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and various government entities (city/township, county, special district, and state governments).
Are minority-serving institutions and community-based organizations included in eligible organization types?
Yes. The announcement explicitly recognizes categories 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 faith-based or community-based organizations, as well as U.S. territories or possessions.
Are foreign organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) are not eligible to apply under this opportunity.
Are foreign components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. Foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed, which is a key constraint for applicants with international collaborations or appointments.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The administrative details indicate there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on April 7, 2011, and the record includes later creation and archiving dates along with historical closing dates reflecting the lifecycle of that specific posting.
Where can applicants find the authoritative, up-to-date details and instructions?
Applicants are directed to the full NIH funding announcement page for authoritative, up-to-date application instructions, IC participation, budget parameters, and submission dates: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-197.html
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement page?
The listing provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact information for technical issues accessing the announcement or resolving linking problems: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
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