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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 Jan 21, 2015 and posted on Apr 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 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) 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 (NIH) funding opportunity from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) aimed at helping advanced postdoctoral researchers from backgrounds underrepresented in neuroscience move into independent faculty-level research careers. The program is explicitly framed around strengthening the diversity of the neuroscience workforce, noting that, as of a cited 2009 survey of neuroscience departments and programs, faculty from diverse backgrounds made up only about 5 percent of tenure-stream neuroscience faculty. In practice, the award is meant to provide both resources and structured support so that promising postdoctoral scientists can bridge the gap between mentored training and a stable, productive independent research position.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary grant under the NIH funding activity category of health, and it is associated with CFDA number 93.853 (Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders). The grant does not require cost sharing or matching, which generally means applicants and their institutions are not expected to contribute a mandatory portion of the project costs as a condition of receiving the award. The funding opportunity number is PAR-12-163, and the official announcement is hosted through the NIH grants guide.
On the individual eligibility side, the K22 is targeted to advanced postdoctoral candidates who have strong neuroscience training and who fall within NIH-recognized groups that are underrepresented in neuroscience research. Applicants must hold a doctoral research degree such as a Ph.D., an M.D./Ph.D., or an equivalent doctoral degree, and they must be at an intermediate postdoctoral stage: between 2 and 5 years of postdoctoral research experience at the time they apply. The intent is to reach researchers who are far enough along to be competitive for a faculty transition but who still benefit from a structured, career-focused mechanism that supports the jump to independence.
On the institutional eligibility side, a wide range of applicant organizations may apply, reflecting NIH norms for extramural grants. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, as well as nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities), and various levels of government such as state, county, city or township governments, and special district governments. The eligibility listing also specifically highlights types of institutions often central to broadening participation in biomedical research, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and other tribal organizations, along with faith-based or community-based organizations and U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that foreign institutions 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.
In terms of timing and administrative details captured in the listing, the opportunity was posted on April 12, 2012, with an original closing date of May 7, 2015, and a later listed closing date of September 7, 2015; the archive date is October 7, 2015. While those dates indicate this specific posting has been archived, the description remains useful for understanding the purpose and structure of the K22 diversity-focused transition mechanism as NINDS presented it in PAR-12-163.
For applicants or institutions seeking the full official requirements, instructions, and policy language, the opportunity points to the NIH grants guide announcement page (PAR-12-163). The listing also provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for technical access issues or problems linking to the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the NINDS Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K22)?
The K22 described here is an NIH funding opportunity from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). It is designed to help advanced postdoctoral researchers from backgrounds underrepresented in neuroscience research transition into independent, faculty-level research careers.
What is the main goal of this K22 program?
The stated purpose is to strengthen the diversity of the neuroscience workforce by providing resources and structured support that help promising postdoctoral scientists bridge the gap between mentored postdoctoral training and a stable, productive independent research position.
How does this award support career transition to independence?
Based on the description provided, the award is meant to provide both resources and structured support so that an advanced postdoctoral researcher can move from a mentored stage into an independent faculty-level research role.
Who is this award intended for?
This opportunity targets advanced postdoctoral candidates who (1) have strong neuroscience training and (2) are from NIH-recognized groups that are underrepresented in neuroscience research.
What degree is required to be eligible as an applicant?
Applicants must hold a doctoral research degree such as a Ph.D., an M.D./Ph.D., or an equivalent doctoral degree.
How much postdoctoral experience is required to apply?
Applicants must be at an intermediate postdoctoral stage, specifically between 2 and 5 years of postdoctoral research experience at the time they apply.
Why does the opportunity emphasize diversity in neuroscience?
The program is explicitly framed around strengthening diversity in the neuroscience workforce, noting that a cited 2009 survey found faculty from diverse backgrounds comprised only about 5 percent of tenure-stream neuroscience faculty.
Which NIH institute is offering this opportunity?
The funding opportunity is offered by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is PAR-12-163.
Where can applicants find the official announcement and full requirements?
The opportunity points applicants to the NIH Grants Guide announcement page for PAR-12-163 for the full official requirements, instructions, and policy language.
What type of grant is this categorized as?
It is offered as a discretionary grant under the NIH funding activity category of health.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.853, titled "Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states that cost sharing or matching is not required, meaning applicants and their institutions are generally not expected to contribute a mandatory portion of project costs as a condition of receiving the award.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
A wide range of organizations may apply, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities), and various levels of government (such as state, county, city or township, and special district governments).
Are minority-serving institutions and tribal organizations included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility listing specifically highlights Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), other tribal organizations, and also includes faith-based or community-based organizations as eligible categories.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. The eligibility listing includes U.S. territories or possessions.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. The announcement states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under this opportunity?
No. The announcement states that foreign components (as NIH defines them) are not allowed under this opportunity.
When was this opportunity posted, and what are the listed closing and archive dates?
The listing states it was posted on April 12, 2012. It shows an original closing date of May 7, 2015, a later listed closing date of September 7, 2015, and an archive date of October 7, 2015.
Is this specific posting still active?
The dates provided indicate this specific posting has been archived (archive date: October 7, 2015).
What should someone do if they have trouble accessing the official announcement link?
The listing provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for technical access issues or problems linking to the announcement.
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