Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 09 074
Apply for PAR 09 074
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award for Underrepresented or Disadvantaged Investigators (K01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.361 Nursing Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 7, 2009 and posted on Jan 7, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses 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 Private institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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) .
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Opportunity Summary:
The NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award for Underrepresented or Disadvantaged Investigators (K01) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) career development grant designed to help build a strong, diverse pipeline of independent researchers. Its central aim is to ensure the nation has enough highly trained scientists from varied backgrounds working in the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences, including areas aligned with nursing research priorities. The program focuses on developing investigators who show promise but still need structured mentoring, advanced training, and sustained protected time to transition into research independence.
This opportunity uses the NIH K01 mechanism, which is specifically intended for mentored research career development. In practice, that means the award supports a multi-year, closely supervised career development plan under the guidance of experienced mentors. Awardees receive protected time for research and training for a period of three, four, or five years, giving them the runway to build skills, publish, establish a research niche, and compete successfully for independent research funding later on. The emphasis is not only on conducting a research project, but also on deliberately strengthening the applicant's long-term research trajectory through mentoring, training activities, and professional development.
Funding levels and the number of awards are not stated as fixed amounts in the summary information provided. Instead, NIH indicates that both the total dollars awarded and the number of grants issued depend on the quality and merit of the applications received and the availability of funds at the participating institutes and centers. The listing also shows an award ceiling of $20,000, though applicants generally need to rely on the full announcement for the precise budget structure, allowable costs, and how that ceiling is applied within the K01 framework.
The grant is categorized as a discretionary grant in the education and health activity area, tied to CFDA 93.361 (Nursing Research). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is broad at the organizational level and includes many common research-performing institutions and community-oriented entities. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and other tribal organizations. It also includes nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), small businesses, and additional institution types specifically highlighted in the eligibility information. Those additional eligible applicants include 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 program title and purpose make clear that the award is intended to support investigators who are underrepresented or disadvantaged, with the institutional eligibility list reflecting an intent to reach a wide range of settings where such investigators work and train.
Key administrative details identify the Funding Opportunity Number as PAR-09-074, with the opportunity posted on January 7, 2009. The original and current closing dates are listed as January 7, 2012, and the archive date is February 7, 2012, indicating this specific announcement is no longer active and has been archived. For the authoritative requirements, application instructions, and full program rules, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-074.html, and provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact details for access or linking problems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)?
The NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award for Underrepresented or Disadvantaged Investigators (K01) is an NIH career development grant that supports a mentored, multi-year plan to help promising investigators transition toward research independence. It is designed to strengthen the pipeline of independent researchers in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences, including areas aligned with nursing research priorities.
What is the main goal of this K01 opportunity?
The central aim is to help ensure the nation has enough highly trained scientists from varied backgrounds by supporting investigators who show promise but still need structured mentoring, advanced training, and sustained protected time to become independent researchers.
What does it mean that this uses the NIH K01 mechanism?
The K01 mechanism is intended for mentored research career development. In practice, it supports a closely supervised career development plan under experienced mentors and provides protected time for research and training over multiple years.
How long can the K01 award period last?
The award supports protected time for research and training for a period of three, four, or five years.
What kinds of support does the award emphasize?
The emphasis goes beyond completing a research project. It focuses on building a stronger long-term research trajectory through structured mentoring, training activities, professional development, and sustained protected time to publish, develop a research niche, and become competitive for independent research funding.
Is the program focused only on nursing research?
The opportunity is aligned with nursing research priorities and is tied to CFDA 93.361 (Nursing Research). It also references the broader biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences in its purpose statement.
How much funding is available per award?
The summary information provided does not state fixed funding levels. NIH indicates that total dollars awarded depend on the quality and merit of applications and the availability of funds at participating institutes and centers. The listing shows an award ceiling of $20,000, but applicants are directed to the full announcement for the precise budget structure, allowable costs, and how that ceiling applies within the K01 framework.
How many awards will NIH make under this opportunity?
The number of awards is not stated as a fixed figure in the summary provided. NIH indicates that the number of grants issued depends on application quality/merit and on available funds.
Does this grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of grant is this considered?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant in the education and health activity area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.361 (Nursing Research).
Who can apply at the organizational (institutional) level?
Eligible applicant organizations include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and other tribal organizations. Eligibility also includes nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), small businesses, and additional institution types highlighted in the eligibility information.
Are minority-serving institutions included in the eligible organization list?
Yes. The eligibility information specifically highlights institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations are included among the institution types specifically highlighted in the eligibility information.
Who is this program intended to support?
The program title and purpose indicate that it is intended to support investigators who are underrepresented or disadvantaged and who show promise but still need mentored development and structured support to transition to research independence.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-09-074.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 7, 2009.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The original and current closing dates are listed as January 7, 2012, and the archive date is February 7, 2012. This indicates the specific announcement is no longer active and has been archived.
Where can applicants find the authoritative requirements and application instructions?
The announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide page for the full program rules and instructions: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-074.html
Who is listed as a contact for access or linking problems?
The opportunity provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact details for access or linking problems related to the announcement page.
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