Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 284
Apply for PAR 13 284
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NLM Career Development Award in Biomedical Informatics (K01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.879 Medical Library Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 24, 2013 and posted on Jul 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments 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 Independent school districts.
- 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) 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 NLM Career Development Award in Biomedical Informatics (K01), Funding Opportunity Number PAR 13 284, is a discretionary NIH grant program run through the National Library of Medicine under CFDA 93.879 (Medical Library Assistance). Its core goal is to help early-career biomedical informatics researchers build the skills, publication record, and preliminary research foundation needed to become independent investigators. The award is designed to buy out protected time for career development and mentored research for up to three years, supporting an intensive, structured period where the awardee can deepen informatics expertise, strengthen research methods, and move toward leading their own research program.
This opportunity specifically targets junior investigators who already hold a doctoral degree appropriate for the field, either a health professional doctorate (such as an MD or equivalent) or a research doctorate (such as a PhD), and who are still very early in their faculty trajectory. NLM is looking for candidates in the first two years of their initial independent position at the assistant professor level (or an equivalent rank/title at their institution). In other words, it is meant for people who have just transitioned into a faculty-like role and need dedicated time and mentorship to convert training and early ideas into a sustainable, independent biomedical informatics research career. Applicants who previously trained in one of NLM's university-based biomedical informatics training programs are explicitly encouraged to apply, signaling an interest in continuing to develop talent coming out of NLM-supported training pipelines.
From an eligibility standpoint, the applicant organization (the institution submitting the application on behalf of the candidate) can be a wide range of U.S.-based entities, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and various governmental entities (state, county, city/township, special district), as well as public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The eligibility language also notes inclusion of many institution types often highlighted in federal funding, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions, among others. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, foreign components are not allowed, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible, consistent with NIH policy restrictions in the announcement.
Administratively, the program does not require cost sharing or matching funds. The announcement was posted and created on July 24, 2013, with an original and final closing date of September 7, 2016, and it was archived on October 8, 2016, meaning this specific posting is no longer active even though it provides a clear picture of the program's intent and structure. The full announcement was made available through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-284.html, and the general contact for technical issues accessing the announcement was the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NLM Career Development Award in Biomedical Informatics (K01) - PAR-13-284
What is the NLM Career Development Award in Biomedical Informatics (K01)?
The NLM Career Development Award in Biomedical Informatics (K01) is a discretionary NIH career development grant program administered through the National Library of Medicine (NLM). It is listed under CFDA 93.879 (Medical Library Assistance) and is designed to support early-career biomedical informatics researchers as they build toward becoming independent investigators.
What is the main purpose of this K01 opportunity?
The core goal is to help junior biomedical informatics researchers strengthen their skills, publication record, and preliminary research foundation so they can transition into independent research careers. The award emphasizes protected time and a mentored, structured career development and research experience.
How does the award support career development?
The award is intended to "buy out" protected time for career development and mentored research. It supports an intensive and structured period (up to three years) during which the awardee can deepen informatics expertise, strengthen research methods, and progress toward leading their own independent biomedical informatics research program.
How long can the K01 support last?
Based on the information provided, the award can support protected time and mentored career development for up to three years.
Who is this opportunity intended for?
This opportunity specifically targets early-career (junior) investigators in biomedical informatics who already have an appropriate doctoral degree and who are very early in their faculty trajectory.
What degree is required for candidates?
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree appropriate for the field. The opportunity description includes both health professional doctorates (such as an MD or equivalent) and research doctorates (such as a PhD).
What career stage is expected for applicants?
NLM is looking for candidates in the first two years of their initial independent position at the assistant professor level (or an equivalent rank/title at their institution). The intent is to support people who have just transitioned into a faculty-like role and need dedicated time and mentorship to develop an independent research career.
Does the announcement encourage any particular group of applicants?
Yes. Applicants who previously trained in one of NLM's university-based biomedical informatics training programs are explicitly encouraged to apply, indicating an interest in continuing to develop researchers coming out of NLM-supported training pipelines.
Who submits the application: the individual or the institution?
The application is submitted by an applicant organization (the institution) on behalf of the candidate.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
A wide range of U.S.-based entities may apply as the applicant organization, including:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits)
- Governmental entities (state, county, city/township, special district)
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
Are minority-serving institutions included in the eligible organization types?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly notes inclusion of institution types commonly highlighted in federal funding eligibility, including (among others):
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Hispanic Serving Institutions
- Tribal Colleges and Universities
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
- Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply for this opportunity.
Are foreign components allowed?
No. The opportunity states that foreign components are not allowed.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible under the restrictions described in the announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR 13 284 (PAR-13-284).
Which NIH institute runs this program?
The program is run through the National Library of Medicine (NLM), which is part of the NIH.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.879 (Medical Library Assistance).
When was this funding announcement posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted and created on July 24, 2013. The original and final closing date listed is September 7, 2016.
Is this specific funding opportunity still active?
No. This specific posting was archived on October 8, 2016, meaning it is no longer active.
Where can I find the full archived announcement?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-284.html
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
The general contact for technical issues accessing the announcement was the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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