Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AG 15 017
Apply for RFA AG 15 017
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Paul B. Beeson Patient Oriented Research Career Development Award in Aging (K23)" 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: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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 Patient Oriented Research Career Development Award in Aging (K23) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) career development grant designed to build the next generation of leaders in aging research. It focuses on clinically trained investigators, primarily physicians, who are still early in their faculty careers and need protected time, structured mentoring, and advanced research training to transition into independent, patient-oriented aging researchers. The core purpose of the program is not simply to fund a single project, but to help a clinician-investigator develop the skills, track record, and research direction needed to establish a long-term, independent program that improves the health and care of older adults through direct studies involving people.
This opportunity was released as Funding Opportunity Number RFA-AG-15-017 under the NIH aging research portfolio (CFDA 93.866, Aging Research). As a discretionary grant using the NIH K23 mechanism, it supports patient-oriented research career development, meaning the award is meant for research that involves direct interactions with human subjects. The grant emphasizes additional research training and mentorship as central pieces of the application, reflecting that NIH is investing in the applicant's trajectory and long-term potential in the aging field rather than only in short-term results.
A notable feature of the announcement is that two major aging-focused organizations, The John A. Hartford Foundation and the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), expressed interest in independently funding applications submitted under this initiative. In practical terms, that signals broader community investment in developing clinician-scientists in geriatrics and aging-related fields, and it can potentially expand the overall number of supported scholars beyond what NIH alone might fund, depending on the policies and decisions of those organizations.
The FOA listed an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000 and stated there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide additional non-federal funds to be eligible. The opportunity was posted and created on July 25, 2014, with an original and current closing date of November 7, 2014, and an archive date of December 8, 2014. While those dates indicate this specific announcement is archived, the description captures the intent and structure of the Beeson K23 initiative as it existed in that cycle.
Eligibility in the announcement was broad at the organizational level and included many types of U.S.-based entities. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, state and local governments (including county and city/township governments), special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. It also included Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The FOA further clarified additional eligible applicants 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), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies.
At the same time, the FOA was explicit about restrictions related to foreign involvement. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, whether foreign organizations or foreign institutions, were not eligible to apply. In addition, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations were not eligible, and foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, were not allowed. This makes the program clearly U.S.-centered, both in institutional eligibility and in how the supported work is expected to be organized.
For applicants trying to locate the full text and requirements, the announcement provided a direct link to the NIH Grants Guide page for the RFA (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-15-017.html). For technical issues accessing the announcement or linking problems, the contact listed was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Paul B. Beeson Patient Oriented Research Career Development Award in Aging (K23)?
The Paul B. Beeson Patient Oriented Research Career Development Award in Aging (K23) is an NIH career development grant that supports clinically trained investigators as they build the skills and experience needed to become independent, patient-oriented aging researchers.
What is the main purpose of this K23 program?
The central goal is career development, not just funding a single research project. The program is designed to help a clinician-investigator develop research skills, a strong track record, and a clear research direction to establish a long-term independent program that improves the health and care of older adults through direct studies involving people.
Who is this opportunity designed for?
It is aimed at clinically trained investigators, primarily physicians, who are early in their faculty careers and need protected time, structured mentoring, and advanced research training to transition into independent patient-oriented aging researchers.
What does "patient-oriented research" mean in this announcement?
In this opportunity, patient-oriented research refers to research that involves direct interactions with human subjects. The K23 mechanism supports career development specifically in the context of this kind of human-subjects research.
What grant mechanism does this funding opportunity use?
This is a discretionary grant using the NIH K23 career development mechanism.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is RFA-AG-15-017.
Which NIH portfolio or program area is this associated with?
The announcement is part of the NIH aging research portfolio and is listed under CFDA 93.866 (Aging Research).
How much total funding was estimated for this announcement?
The FOA listed an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA stated there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide additional non-federal funds to be eligible.
What role do mentorship and research training play in this K23?
Mentorship and additional research training are described as central parts of the application. The emphasis is on investing in the applicant's long-term trajectory and potential in aging research, not only near-term project results.
Are any non-NIH organizations involved with funding?
Yes. The John A. Hartford Foundation and the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) expressed interest in independently funding applications submitted under this initiative, which signals broader field support for developing clinician-scientists in geriatrics and aging-related research.
Does interest from The John A. Hartford Foundation and AFAR guarantee funding?
No guarantee is stated. The announcement indicates those organizations expressed interest in independently funding applications, which could potentially expand the number of supported scholars beyond NIH funding, depending on their policies and decisions.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 25, 2014. The original and current closing date listed was November 7, 2014.
Is this specific funding opportunity still active?
No. The announcement has an archive date of December 8, 2014, which indicates the specific FOA (RFA-AG-15-017) is archived.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
The FOA listed broad U.S.-based organizational eligibility, including: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; state and local governments (including county and city/township governments); special district governments; independent school districts; and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Were Native American tribal entities eligible?
Yes. The FOA included Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Were minority-serving institutions specifically listed as eligible?
Yes. The FOA listed eligibility for 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).
Were faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly included faith-based or community-based organizations among eligible applicants.
Were U.S. territories or possessions included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The FOA included U.S. territories or possessions.
Could federal agencies apply?
Yes. The FOA included eligible federal agencies.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible to apply?
No. The FOA was explicit that non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, including foreign organizations and foreign institutions, were not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-domestic component in the application?
No. The FOA stated that non-domestic components of U.S. organizations were not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under this FOA?
No. The FOA stated that foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, were not allowed.
Where can applicants find the full text of the funding announcement?
The announcement provided a link to the NIH Grants Guide page for the RFA: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-15-017.html
Who should be contacted for technical problems accessing the announcement link?
For technical issues or linking problems, the listed contact was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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