Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 15 338
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NINDS Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K22)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 25, 2015 and posted on Aug 25, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments 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 Private institutions of higher education 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 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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 NINDS Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K22) is a National Institutes of Health grant program meant to help highly trained postdoctoral researchers from underrepresented backgrounds move into independent neuroscience research careers. The main goal is to strengthen diversity within the neuroscience workforce by giving promising early career scientists the resources, structured support, and runway they need to transition from a mentored postdoctoral role into a stable, productive, non-mentored faculty or equivalent independent research position. In practical terms, it is designed to bridge the common gap between postdoctoral training and securing an independent appointment, so that talented researchers who are historically underrepresented in neuroscience research are better positioned to establish their own research programs.
This opportunity is specifically aimed at advanced postdoctoral candidates who already have strong neuroscience training and are ready to take the next step toward independence. Eligible individuals must have a doctoral research degree such as a Ph.D., an M.D./Ph.D., or an equivalent degree, and they must have between 2 and 5 years of prior postdoctoral research training at the time they apply. The focus on this particular career stage reflects the program's intent: it is not for brand-new postdocs, and it is not meant for established independent investigators, but rather for researchers who are far enough along to credibly compete for independent positions and need targeted support to make that transition successfully.
The funding opportunity is issued by NIH under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and is categorized as a discretionary grant in the health funding area. The associated CFDA number is 93.853, listed as Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which generally means the applicant and institution are not required to contribute a set amount of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
A broad range of applicant organizations are permitted to apply, reflecting NIH's wide eligibility framework for institutional applicants. Eligible applicant types 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 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. Government entities are also listed as eligible, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. In addition, the eligibility section highlights several mission-driven institution types and community-based 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 Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies.
At the same time, the announcement clearly restricts foreign participation in line with typical NIH policy for certain career development mechanisms. Non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as NIH defines them) are not allowed. This means the award is intended to be carried out within eligible U.S.-based institutional settings.
Administratively, the funding opportunity number is PAR-15-338. It was posted on August 25, 2015, and the original and current closing date listed is September 7, 2018, with an archive date of October 8, 2018. Those dates indicate the opportunity, as written in this specific announcement, is historical and no longer open for new applications under that particular notice, though similar or updated NINDS/NIH career transition opportunities may exist under newer announcements. The official announcement link provided in the source is http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-338.html, and contact support is directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or technical issues related to the posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NINDS Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K22)?
The NINDS K22 is an NIH grant program designed to help highly trained, advanced postdoctoral researchers from underrepresented backgrounds transition into independent neuroscience research careers. It is meant to provide resources and structured support to bridge the gap between a mentored postdoctoral role and a stable, non-mentored faculty (or equivalent) independent research position.
What is the main goal of this K22 opportunity?
The main goal is to strengthen diversity within the neuroscience workforce by helping promising early-career scientists from historically underrepresented backgrounds establish independent research programs and become productive, independent investigators.
Who is this award intended for?
This opportunity is aimed at advanced postdoctoral candidates who already have strong neuroscience training and are ready to take the next step toward research independence.
What career stage does NINDS target with this K22?
The program specifically targets postdoctoral researchers who are beyond the earliest stage of training but are not yet independent investigators. It is designed for people far enough along to credibly compete for independent positions and who need targeted support to make the transition successfully.
What degrees are required to be eligible as an individual candidate?
Eligible individuals must have a doctoral research degree such as a Ph.D., an M.D./Ph.D., or an equivalent degree.
How much postdoctoral research experience is required at the time of application?
Applicants must have between 2 and 5 years of prior postdoctoral research training at the time they apply.
Is this award meant for brand-new postdoctoral researchers?
No. The description states it is not for brand-new postdocs; it is intended for advanced postdoctoral researchers.
Is this award meant for established independent investigators?
No. The program is positioned as a bridge from mentored postdoctoral training into an independent appointment, rather than support for already independent investigators.
What field of research does this award support?
The program is focused on neuroscience research, aligned with the mission area of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Which agency and institute issue this funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity is issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed is PAR-15-338.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 93.853, titled Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders.
What type of grant is this categorized as?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the health funding area.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant and institution are not required to contribute a specified amount of non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
A broad range of applicant organizations are permitted to apply. Eligible types listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and various government entities.
Which government entities are listed as eligible applicants?
Eligible government applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Are mission-driven institutions like HBCUs and HSIs included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility section explicitly highlights several mission-driven institution types and community-based categories, including 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 faith-based or community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility section includes faith-based or community-based organizations among the eligible categories.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible applicant types.
Are foreign institutions or non-U.S. entities eligible to apply?
No. The announcement restricts foreign participation: non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization apply if the work will be done at a non-domestic component?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, according to the announcement.
Are foreign components allowed under this opportunity?
No. The announcement states that foreign components (as NIH defines them) are not allowed.
When was this opportunity posted, and is it still open?
It was posted on August 25, 2015. The listed closing date is September 7, 2018, and the archive date is October 8, 2018. Based on those dates, this specific announcement is historical and is no longer open for new applications under that notice.
What are the closing and archive dates listed for PAR-15-338?
The original and current closing date listed is September 7, 2018, and the archive date is October 8, 2018.
Where can the official announcement be found?
The official announcement link provided is http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-338.html
Who is listed for contact support related to the posting?
Contact support is directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or technical issues related to the posting.
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