Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 152
Apply for PAR 12 152
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01)" 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 May 14, 2015 and posted on Apr 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education 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.
- 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 Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01) is a National Institutes of Health career development grant designed to strengthen and diversify the neuroscience research workforce by supporting promising junior faculty from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research. NINDS frames this program around a clear workforce goal: expanding participation in neuroscience research so the field can recruit and retain top talent from all groups, ultimately improving the breadth, creativity, and impact of neuroscience discoveries. In practical terms, the award is meant to help early-stage faculty build the skills, research foundation, and publication record needed to become competitive, independent investigators who can later secure their own NIH or other independent research funding.
The core of the opportunity is protected time and structured mentorship for an intensive, supervised career development experience in neuroscience research. The award provides junior faculty support for up to three years, which is intended to reduce competing obligations and allow recipients to focus on developing as independent scientists. While the announcement emphasizes the career development nature of the mechanism, the long-term expectation is that awardees will use this period to deepen research expertise, strengthen technical and conceptual abilities, expand professional networks, and generate the preliminary data and scholarly products that position them well for future independent awards.
Eligibility is aimed at investigators at a very specific career stage. Applicants must have a doctoral research degree (Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree) and must be within the first three years of a faculty position at the time the award is made. The program is specifically for individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research, aligning the award with NIH-wide diversity priorities while focusing the scope on neuroscience as supported by NINDS.
From an organizational standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the National Institutes of Health under CFDA 93.853 (Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicant organizations are broad and include many types of U.S.-based entities such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, with certain conditions), small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and a range of government entities (state governments, county and city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities). The eligibility language also explicitly highlights institutions and organizations commonly associated with serving underrepresented communities, including 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, among others.
The announcement also makes clear what is not allowed: non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not permitted. In other words, the applicant organization and the supported work must remain within allowable domestic boundaries under NIH rules for this opportunity.
Key administrative details in the source listing identify the opportunity as Funding Opportunity Number PAR-12-152, titled "NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01)." It was originally posted on April 3, 2012, with later administrative dates reflected in the record (creation date May 14, 2015). The original closing date was May 7, 2015, with a current closing date listed as May 14, 2015, and an archive date of June 13, 2015, indicating that this specific posting is no longer active. Additional details and the full announcement were provided through the NIH grants guide link included in the listing.
For applicants or institutions trying to access the full announcement or having technical issues with the funding link, the listing directs inquiries to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01)
What is the NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01)?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) career development award administered by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). It is designed to strengthen and diversify the neuroscience research workforce by supporting promising junior faculty from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research.
What is the main purpose or workforce goal of this award?
NINDS frames this program around expanding participation in neuroscience research so the field can recruit and retain top talent from all groups. The broader goal is to improve the breadth, creativity, and impact of neuroscience discoveries by building a more diverse neuroscience research workforce.
What does the award support in practical terms?
The award is intended to provide protected time and structured mentorship for an intensive, supervised career development experience in neuroscience research. It aims to help early-stage faculty develop research skills, build a strong research foundation, and establish a publication record that supports future independence.
How long can support last under this K01?
The opportunity provides junior faculty support for up to three years.
What outcomes are expected by the end of the award period?
While this is a career development mechanism, the long-term expectation is that awardees will use the protected period to deepen research expertise, strengthen technical and conceptual abilities, expand professional networks, and generate preliminary data and scholarly products that make them competitive for future independent research funding (including NIH funding).
Who is eligible to apply as an investigator?
Eligibility is aimed at a specific career stage. Applicants must have a doctoral research degree (Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree) and must be within the first three years of a faculty position at the time the award is made. The program is specifically intended for individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research.
Does the opportunity specify a particular scientific area?
Yes. The award focuses on neuroscience research as supported by NINDS, with a career development emphasis for junior faculty pursuing neuroscience research trajectories.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and official title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-12-152. The title is "NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01)."
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The grant opportunity is administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically under NINDS.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The listing identifies CFDA 93.853: Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
The eligibility language is broad and includes U.S.-based entities such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, with certain conditions), small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and various government entities (including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities).
Does the opportunity highlight institutions that commonly serve underrepresented communities?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly highlights organizations 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, among others.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) institutions eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that non-U.S. (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 permitted under NIH policy for this opportunity?
No. The listing indicates that foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not permitted.
Is this specific funding opportunity currently active?
No. The record shows administrative dates indicating the posting has been archived. The original closing date was May 7, 2015, the current closing date listed is May 14, 2015, and the archive date is June 13, 2015, indicating that this specific posting is no longer active.
When was this opportunity originally posted?
The source listing states it was originally posted on April 3, 2012.
What other dates are referenced in the listing record?
The record reflects a creation date of May 14, 2015, along with the closing and archive dates (May 7, 2015; May 14, 2015; and June 13, 2015).
Where can someone find the full announcement details?
The listing indicates that additional details and the full announcement were available through the NIH grants guide link included in the record.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the funding link or announcement?
The listing directs inquiries to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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