Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AG 15 016
Apply for RFA AG 15 016
- 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): 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 25, 2014 and posted on Jul 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 7, 2014. (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: County governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private 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 Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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 National Institutes of Health career development grant designed to build the next generation of leading researchers in aging. The core purpose of the program is to help clinically trained faculty members, most often physicians, who are still early in their academic careers, gain substantial additional research training while they transition into independent investigators. In practice, it supports protected time and structured mentorship so recipients can deepen their methodological skills, generate publishable findings, and lay the groundwork for a long-term, self-sustaining research program focused on aging and age-related health issues.
This opportunity was issued as NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement RFA-AG-15-016, under the health funding activity area, with the CFDA number 93.866 (Aging Research). It is a discretionary grant mechanism using the K08 pathway, which is typically aimed at individuals pursuing intensive, mentored, patient-oriented or clinically grounded research training. The announcement emphasizes the development of future leaders in aging research, meaning the project and training plan are expected to be more than a short-term study; they should clearly position the applicant to become an independent scientist with a defined niche and a trajectory toward later-stage NIH research support.
A notable feature of the announcement is that, alongside NIH support, two major aging-focused philanthropies, The John A. Hartford Foundation and the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), expressed interest in independently funding applications submitted under this initiative. That does not change the NIH submission process, but it signals strong field-wide commitment to expanding the pipeline of clinician-scientists in aging and may create additional avenues of support aligned with the same application pool.
Eligibility for applicant organizations is broad and spans many types of domestic U.S. institutions and governmental entities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations), state and local governments (including county, city/township, special districts, and public housing authorities), federally recognized and other tribal entities and tribally controlled colleges and universities, independent school districts, and in some cases small businesses and other for-profit organizations. The FOA also lists several mission-based institution categories as eligible, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions. At the same time, the program is clearly domestic in scope: non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and 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.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted on July 25, 2014, with an original and current closing date of November 7, 2014, and an archive date of December 8, 2014. The estimated total funding listed for the announcement is $1,000,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to commit institutional matching funds as a condition of the award. The official announcement and full details were provided through the NIH Grants Guide, and NIH offered technical contact support through the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster for access or linking issues.
Overall, the Beeson K08 FOA is best understood as a mentored career launch mechanism for early-career clinician faculty who want to become independent aging researchers. It prioritizes rigorous research training, strong mentorship, and a credible plan for moving from mentored development into an autonomous research program that can compete for future independent funding in the aging field.
FAQs: Paul B. Beeson Clinical Scientist Development Award in Aging (K08) - RFA-AG-15-016
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 intended to help build the next generation of leading researchers in aging. It supports clinically trained faculty members who are early in their academic careers as they gain substantial additional research training and move toward becoming independent investigators focused on aging and age-related health issues.
What is the main purpose of this K08 opportunity?
The core purpose is to provide protected time and structured mentorship so awardees can strengthen research skills, deepen methodological training, produce publishable findings, and establish a long-term research trajectory in aging that positions them for later-stage NIH research support.
Who is this award designed for?
This program is designed for clinically trained faculty members, most often physicians, who are still early in their academic careers and need mentored research development while transitioning into independent scientist roles in the aging field.
What type of grant mechanism is this?
This is a discretionary grant using the NIH K08 pathway. The K08 mechanism is typically aimed at individuals pursuing intensive, mentored, patient-oriented or clinically grounded research training.
What is the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number for this program?
The FOA is NIH RFA-AG-15-016.
What is the CFDA number and program area listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.866, and it is listed under Aging Research.
What kinds of activities does this award support in practice?
In practice, it supports protected time for the clinician-scientist and a structured mentorship/training plan. The emphasis is on rigorous research training and credible progression from mentored development to an independent aging research program.
Is this intended to fund a short-term project or something longer-term?
The announcement emphasizes development of future leaders in aging research, so the project and training plan are expected to do more than support a short-term study. The application should clearly position the candidate to become an independent scientist with a defined niche and a trajectory toward future independent funding.
Are there any non-NIH funders associated with this initiative?
Yes. The John A. Hartford Foundation and the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) expressed interest in independently funding applications submitted under this initiative. This does not change the NIH submission process, but it signals additional field-wide support aligned with the same application pool.
Does the interest from Hartford Foundation and AFAR change how applicants apply?
No. Based on the information provided, it does not change the NIH submission process. Applicants still submit under the NIH FOA, while the philanthropic interest indicates potential additional avenues of aligned support.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicant organizations include many types of domestic U.S. institutions and governmental entities, such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations), and a broad range of government entities (state and local governments, including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and public housing authorities).
Are tribal entities and tribally controlled institutions eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal entities are listed as eligible, along with tribally controlled colleges and universities.
Are independent school districts eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed among the eligible applicant organization types.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
In some cases, yes. The eligibility list includes small businesses and other for-profit organizations in certain cases, as described in the FOA summary provided.
Are minority-serving institutions included in the eligibility list?
Yes. The FOA includes mission-based categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions.
Are foreign organizations eligible to apply?
No. The program is domestic in scope. Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-U.S. component in the application?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 25, 2014. The original and current closing date was November 7, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. An archive date of December 8, 2014 is listed, indicating it has been archived.
What is the estimated total funding amount listed for this announcement?
The estimated total funding listed is $1,000,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to commit institutional matching funds as a condition of the award.
Where were the official details for this opportunity published?
The official announcement and full details were provided through the NIH Grants Guide.
Who is listed as a technical contact for access or linking issues?
NIH offered technical contact support through the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster for access or linking issues.
What is the overall goal of the Beeson K08 FOA?
Overall, it is a mentored career launch mechanism for early-career clinician faculty aiming to become independent aging researchers, prioritizing rigorous research training, strong mentorship, and a credible plan to move from mentored development into a self-sustaining research program that can compete for future independent NIH funding.
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