Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA OD 13 016
Apply for RFA OD 13 016
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pathway to Independence Award in Tobacco Control Regulatory Research (K99/R00)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.077 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Regulatory Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 18, 2013 and posted on Jun 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 1, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have 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) 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 Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) 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 Pathway to Independence Award in Tobacco Control Regulatory Research (K99/R00) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) career development grant meant to help promising postdoctoral researchers move more quickly from a mentored training phase into a stable, independent research position. Its central goal is to build and sustain a pipeline of early-career scientists whose work can directly support evidence-based regulation of tobacco products, especially in areas tied to how tobacco products are manufactured, distributed, and marketed. This funding opportunity is specifically oriented toward research that informs the regulatory responsibilities of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (FSPTCA), Public Law 111-31, meaning applicants are expected to propose projects that align with tobacco regulatory science priorities rather than general tobacco or nicotine research alone.
The award uses the NIH K99/R00 structure, which is designed as a two-stage pathway. The first stage is the mentored phase (K99), typically carried out while the applicant is still in a postdoctoral or equivalent mentored research position. During this period, the recipient develops specialized expertise, produces publishable results, and completes a career development plan under the guidance of mentors. The second stage is the independent phase (R00), which supports the investigator after they secure an independent research position (for example, a tenure-track faculty role or equivalent). The overall intent is to shorten the time it takes talented researchers to become fully independent and competitive for major independent research funding, including NIH grants, earlier than is often typical.
Eligibility is aimed at postdoctoral researchers in biomedical or behavioral sciences who are no more than four years past receiving their doctoral degree at the time of application. The eligible doctorate can be a research doctorate or a health professional doctoral degree (or an equivalent), reflecting the program's interest in recruiting investigators from a range of relevant scientific backgrounds. The opportunity is administered by NIH, but the funds come from the FDA Center for Tobacco Products through authorities and resources established by the FSPTCA, which reinforces the expectation that funded projects will address FDA/CTP regulatory research priorities and produce findings that can support regulatory decision-making.
A wide range of applicant organizations are eligible to submit applications, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and certain eligible federal entities. The announcement also explicitly includes a variety of mission-focused and minority-serving institutions, 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). At the same time, the opportunity is limited to U.S.-based applicants: 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 allowed. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Administratively, the funding opportunity is listed as discretionary grant funding in the health area under CFDA 93.077, labeled as Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Regulatory Research. The specific opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number RFA-OD-13-016, titled "Pathway to Independence Award in Tobacco Control Regulatory Research (K99/R00)." Key dates in the posted record include a posted date of June 28, 2013, an original closing date of October 2, 2013, a current closing date of November 1, 2013, and an archive date of December 1, 2013, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation rather than an open-ended program announcement. Applicants and interested parties were directed to the NIH Grants Guide posting for full details, and the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact was provided for access or linking issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Pathway to Independence Award in Tobacco Control Regulatory Research (K99/R00)?
It is an NIH career development grant designed to help promising postdoctoral researchers transition faster from a mentored research period into a stable, independent research position, with a focus on tobacco control regulatory research.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The central goal is to build and sustain a pipeline of early-career scientists whose research can directly support evidence-based regulation of tobacco products, especially in areas connected to how tobacco products are manufactured, distributed, and marketed.
How is this award connected to the FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP)?
While the award is administered by NIH, the funds come from the FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) through authorities and resources established by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (FSPTCA). Applicants are expected to propose projects that align with FDA/CTP tobacco regulatory science priorities.
Does this opportunity support general tobacco or nicotine research?
The opportunity is specifically oriented toward research that informs FDA/CTP regulatory responsibilities under the FSPTCA. That means proposals are expected to align with tobacco regulatory science priorities rather than general tobacco or nicotine research alone.
What does the K99/R00 structure mean?
The K99/R00 structure is a two-stage pathway. The first stage (K99) is a mentored phase typically conducted during a postdoctoral or equivalent mentored position. The second stage (R00) is an independent phase that supports the investigator after they obtain an independent research position (such as a tenure-track faculty role or equivalent).
What happens during the mentored (K99) phase?
During the K99 mentored phase, the recipient develops specialized expertise, produces publishable results, and completes a career development plan under the guidance of mentors.
What happens during the independent (R00) phase?
The R00 phase supports the investigator after they secure an independent research position. The overall intent is to shorten the timeline to full independence and help recipients become competitive for major independent research funding, including NIH grants.
Who is eligible to apply as an individual investigator?
Eligibility is aimed at postdoctoral researchers in biomedical or behavioral sciences who are no more than four years past receiving their doctoral degree at the time of application.
What types of doctoral degrees are eligible?
The eligible doctorate can be a research doctorate or a health professional doctoral degree (or an equivalent), reflecting the program's interest in investigators from a range of relevant scientific backgrounds.
What kinds of organizations can submit an application?
Eligible applicant organizations include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and certain eligible federal entities.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes mission-focused and minority-serving institutions 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).
Are non-U.S. (foreign) institutions eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity is limited to U.S.-based applicants. Non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations be part of the application?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible under this opportunity.
Are foreign components allowed in the proposed project?
No. Foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the CFDA number and program label for this funding?
It is listed under CFDA 93.077 and labeled as Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Regulatory Research.
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The opportunity is Funding Opportunity Number RFA-OD-13-016, titled "Pathway to Independence Award in Tobacco Control Regulatory Research (K99/R00)."
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
Key dates in the posted record include a posted date of June 28, 2013, an original closing date of October 2, 2013, a current closing date of November 1, 2013, and an archive date of December 1, 2013.
Is this an open, ongoing program or a time-limited solicitation?
The dates and archive status indicate it was a time-limited solicitation rather than an open-ended program announcement.
Where were applicants directed to find full details?
Applicants and interested parties were directed to the NIH Grants Guide posting for full details.
Who was listed as a contact for access or linking issues?
The NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact was provided for access or linking issues.
What general area and funding type is this opportunity categorized under?
It is described as discretionary grant funding in the health area.
What kinds of research topics are emphasized for regulatory relevance?
The description highlights research tied to evidence-based regulation of tobacco products, particularly areas related to how tobacco products are manufactured, distributed, and marketed, in alignment with FDA/CTP regulatory responsibilities under the FSPTCA.
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