Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HD 14 019
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pediatric Critical Care and Trauma Scientist Development Program (K12)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2013 and posted on May 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 13, 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 $778,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $720,037.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled 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) 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 Pediatric Critical Care and Trauma Scientist Development Program (K12) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA HD 14 019) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant designed to build a national, structured program that develops the next generation of independent researchers in pediatric critical care medicine and pediatric trauma surgery. The main aim is to support mentored, advanced career development and research training for junior faculty working in these high-acuity pediatric fields, specifically at research-intensive institutions where strong mentorship, rigorous scientific environments, and the infrastructure for career development are available. In practical terms, this FOA is focused on creating a pathway for early-career clinician-scientists to gain the research skills, protected time, and mentorship needed to transition into independent, externally funded investigators who can advance evidence-based care for critically ill and injured children.
This opportunity uses the NIH K12 mechanism, which is an institutional career development award. Rather than funding a single individual directly, the K12 model typically funds an institution to run a mentored career development program and then appoint multiple junior faculty "scholars" to that program under the institution's umbrella. The FOA emphasizes mentored development, meaning scholars are expected to work closely with experienced investigators who can guide them through research design, responsible conduct of research, grant writing, manuscript development, and the broader set of skills needed to sustain a research career. The overall program is national in scope, implying that the awardee institution is expected to serve as a hub for a cohesive, high-quality training and career development experience with broad impact on the pediatric critical care and trauma research workforce.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a grant as the funding instrument. It falls under the broad activity category of Health, Income Security, and Social Services, and it is associated with CFDA number 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research), indicating alignment with federal priorities around child health research. The announcement was posted and created on May 16, 2013, with an original and current closing date of November 13, 2013, and it was archived on December 14, 2013. The FOA anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), reinforcing the idea that NIH intended to fund one national program site or coordinating institution through this announcement.
The estimated total funding level for this opportunity was listed as $778,000, with an award ceiling of $720,037. No cost sharing or matching was required, which is consistent with many NIH training and career development mechanisms where the federal award supports core program costs and scholar development, while institutions may still choose (or be expected, depending on program design) to provide complementary resources such as additional protected time, research space, access to core facilities, or supplementary mentoring and coursework. The relatively defined funding level and single-award structure suggest NIH was seeking a tightly managed program with clear expectations for scholar selection, mentorship quality, research productivity, and measurable career outcomes.
Eligibility for applicant organizations was broad across U.S.-based entities that can support a research-intensive career development environment. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The FOA also included several categories of nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). In addition, the announcement explicitly expanded eligibility to include a range of institution types commonly identified in federal programs, such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions, provided they otherwise meet program expectations and can deliver the required research-intensive training environment.
At the same time, the FOA drew clear boundaries around foreign involvement. Non-U.S. (foreign) institutions were not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations were also not eligible. The announcement further stated that foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, were not allowed. This signals that NIH intended the funded program, training activities, and supported research career development to be conducted within eligible U.S. organizational structures and settings, consistent with many NIH institutional career development awards that prioritize strengthening the domestic biomedical research workforce.
For applicants or interested parties seeking more information at the time, the FOA provided an Additional Information link to the NIH Grants Guide page for RFA HD 14 019. It also included support contacts through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster, with guidance to email FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV for access or linking issues. Overall, this grant opportunity can be summarized as a targeted NIH initiative to establish one high-impact national K12 career development program aimed at training and mentoring junior faculty clinician-scientists in pediatric critical care and pediatric trauma surgery, strengthening the research pipeline in these specialties, and ultimately improving outcomes for critically ill and injured children through better science and more robust clinical evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Pediatric Critical Care and Trauma Scientist Development Program (K12)?
It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity intended to build a national, structured program that develops the next generation of independent researchers in pediatric critical care medicine and pediatric trauma surgery. The program is designed to provide mentored, advanced career development and research training for junior faculty in these high-acuity pediatric specialties.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA HD 14 019.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main aim is to support a mentored pathway for early-career clinician-scientists to gain research skills, protected time, and strong mentorship so they can transition into independent, externally funded investigators and advance evidence-based care for critically ill and injured children.
What NIH award mechanism is used?
This opportunity uses the NIH K12 mechanism, which is an institutional career development award.
Does the K12 award fund individual applicants directly?
No. The K12 model typically funds an institution to operate a mentored career development program. The institution then appoints multiple junior faculty "scholars" to participate under the institution's program.
Who is this program designed to develop?
It is designed for junior faculty clinician-scientists working in pediatric critical care medicine and pediatric trauma surgery who need structured mentorship, research training, and career development support to become independent researchers.
What kinds of support and training does the FOA emphasize for scholars?
The FOA emphasizes mentored development. Scholars are expected to work closely with experienced investigators who guide them in research design, responsible conduct of research, grant writing, manuscript development, and broader skills needed to sustain a research career.
What type of institutions are expected to be a good fit for the program?
The FOA targets research-intensive institutions where strong mentorship, a rigorous scientific environment, and infrastructure for career development are available to support advanced research training and mentored career development.
Is this intended to be a national program?
Yes. The FOA describes the program as national in scope, implying the funded institution would serve as a hub for a cohesive, high-quality training and career development experience with broad impact on the pediatric critical care and trauma research workforce.
How many awards did NIH expect to make under this announcement?
The FOA anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), suggesting NIH intended to fund one national program site or coordinating institution.
What is the estimated total funding level for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding level was listed as $778,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was listed as $720,037.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA stated that no cost sharing or matching was required.
What funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
It is categorized as discretionary funding and falls under the broad activity category of Health, Income Security, and Social Services.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research).
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted and created on May 16, 2013.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed for the FOA was November 13, 2013.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The FOA was archived on December 14, 2013, and the closing date was November 13, 2013.
Which U.S. organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The FOA also included nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Were any additional institution types explicitly included as eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly included categories such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions, provided they could meet program expectations and deliver a research-intensive training environment.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) institutions eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. (foreign) institutions were not eligible to apply.
Are non-domestic components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. 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 could applicants find the official FOA details?
The FOA provided an Additional Information link to the NIH Grants Guide page for RFA HD 14 019.
Who was listed as a support contact for access or linking issues?
The FOA referenced support through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster and provided the email address FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV for access or linking issues.
What is the practical outcome NIH intended from this program?
The FOA describes a pathway that helps junior faculty clinician-scientists build the skills, mentorship relationships, and protected time needed to become independent, externally funded investigators, strengthening the pediatric critical care and trauma research workforce and improving evidence-based care for critically ill and injured children.
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