Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AG 14 013
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Paul B. Beeson Clinical Scientist Development Award in Aging (K08)" 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 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 28, 2013 and posted on Aug 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 14, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments City or township governments Independent school districts County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private 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 Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) 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 Paul B. Beeson Clinical Scientist Development Award in Aging (K08) is a career development grant opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), led by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) with participation from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Its central goal is to build the next generation of leaders in aging research by helping clinically trained early-career faculty, most often physicians, strengthen their research skills through structured mentored training and then transition into independent, sustainable research programs focused on aging and age-related conditions. In practical terms, it is designed for clinician-scientists who already have clinical credentials and academic appointments but need protected time, mentorship, and targeted research training to become independent investigators in the aging field.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-AG-14-013) falls under the NIH grant mechanism for mentored clinical scientist development (K08), which generally supports intensive, supervised research and career development experiences for individuals committed to patient-oriented or clinically anchored research trajectories. The focus here is specifically on aging, and because NINDS is involved, projects at the intersection of aging and neurological conditions, neurodegeneration, stroke, and other age-associated neurological disorders are especially relevant. Beyond NIH, the announcement notes that the John A. Hartford Foundation and the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) have an interest in independently funding applications submitted under this initiative, which signals broader philanthropic alignment with the same workforce-development mission and may expand support for highly meritorious proposals.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant program in the health area, associated with CFDA numbers 93.866 (Aging Research) and 93.853 (Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders). The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds. The estimated total funding listed is $1,000,000 (as reflected in the source data for this particular announcement cycle). The opportunity was posted on August 28, 2013, with an application due date (closing date) of November 14, 2013, and it was archived on December 15, 2013, meaning that specific solicitation is no longer active, even though the broader Beeson award concept has continued in later forms through NIH over time.
Eligibility is broad at the institutional level and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations: public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without it, as allowed), state and local governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, school districts, special district governments, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses). The announcement explicitly includes a wide range of mission-serving institutions and community-based entities in the “other eligible applicants” category, 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 and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based and community-based organizations and U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, it clearly restricts non-U.S. participation: 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.
Overall, the Beeson K08 in Aging is best understood as a mentored, early-career clinician-scientist development pathway aimed at accelerating independence in aging research. It prioritizes building research capacity and leadership in the aging workforce by providing a structured bridge from clinical faculty status to a mature, independently funded research program, while also drawing interest from major aging-focused philanthropic organizations that may support strong applications aligned with the initiative’s goals. For the original full announcement and detailed requirements, the listing pointed to the NIH guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-14-013.html, with technical access issues routed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Paul B. Beeson Clinical Scientist Development Award in Aging (K08)
What is the Paul B. Beeson Clinical Scientist Development Award in Aging (K08)?
The Paul B. Beeson Clinical Scientist Development Award in Aging (K08) is an NIH career development grant opportunity that supports mentored research training for clinically trained early-career faculty (most often physicians). The main purpose is to help clinician-scientists build stronger research skills through structured mentorship and protected time, and then transition into independent, sustainable research programs focused on aging and age-related conditions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is RFA-AG-14-013.
Which NIH Institutes are leading or participating in this opportunity?
This opportunity is led by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), with participation from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH K08 mechanism, described as a mentored clinical scientist development award. It generally supports intensive, supervised research and career development for individuals committed to clinically anchored research trajectories.
Who is this award designed to support?
It is designed for clinician-scientists who already have clinical credentials and academic appointments but need protected time, mentorship, and targeted research training to become independent investigators in aging research.
What is the central goal of the Beeson K08 in Aging?
The central goal is workforce development in aging research: building the next generation of leaders in aging by helping early-career clinically trained faculty develop into independent, sustainable researchers focused on aging and age-related conditions.
What research areas or topics are especially relevant to this opportunity?
The focus is on aging. Because NINDS participates, projects at the intersection of aging and neurological conditions are especially relevant, including topics such as neurodegeneration, stroke, and other age-associated neurological disorders.
Are any non-NIH organizations connected to this initiative?
Yes. The announcement notes that the John A. Hartford Foundation and the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) have an interest in independently funding applications submitted under this initiative, suggesting philanthropic alignment with the same career-development mission.
Does the announcement indicate whether cost sharing or matching funds are required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the estimated total funding listed for this announcement cycle?
The estimated total funding listed is $1,000,000 for this particular announcement cycle (as reflected in the source data provided).
What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.866 (Aging Research) and 93.853 (Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders).
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 28, 2013.
What was the application due date (closing date)?
The application due date (closing date) listed was November 14, 2013.
Is this specific solicitation still active?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on December 15, 2013, meaning that specific solicitation is no longer active (even if the broader Beeson award concept has continued in later forms through NIH).
What types of U.S.-based organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility at the institutional level includes a wide range of U.S.-based entities, including public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as allowed); state and local governments; tribal governments and tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; school districts; special district governments; and for-profit organizations (including small businesses).
Are for-profit organizations or small businesses eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes for-profit organizations, including small businesses, as eligible applicants.
Are minority-serving institutions or community-based organizations included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes a broad set of mission-serving and community-based entities in the "other eligible applicants" category, including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based and community-based organizations and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly includes U.S. territories or possessions in the "other eligible applicants" category.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-U.S. component in the application?
No. The announcement states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy for this opportunity?
No. The announcement specifies that foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
How is this program described from an administrative standpoint?
It is described as a discretionary grant program in the health area.
Where did the listing point for the original full announcement and detailed requirements?
The listing pointed to the NIH guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-14-013.html.
Where were technical access issues directed?
Technical access issues were routed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the practical purpose of the mentored training supported by this K08?
In practical terms, it provides protected time, mentorship, and targeted research training to help clinically trained early-career faculty strengthen research skills and transition into independent, sustainable aging-focused research programs.
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