Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 09 049
Apply for PAR 09 049
- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Postdoctoral Research Training for Obstetricians and Gynecologists (T32)" 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 Mar 23, 2010 and posted on Dec 12, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 23, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: 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) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Postdoctoral Research Training for Obstetricians and Gynecologists (T32) opportunity (PAR-09-049) is a National Institutes of Health program administered through NICHD that funds institutional training programs designed specifically for postdoctoral obstetricians and gynecologists. The core goal is workforce development: building a stronger pipeline of OB/GYN physician-scientists who can lead and shape the nation’s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research agenda. Rather than supporting a single research project, this grant supports a structured training environment where physicians receive advanced, research-focused preparation that positions them to become independent investigators and research leaders.
A defining feature of this program is its emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants are expected to build a training program that formally connects a department of obstetrics and gynecology with a department (or equivalent unit) specializing in epidemiology, biostatistics, preventive medicine, or closely related fields. The practical intent is to ensure trainees gain rigorous skills in study design, population and clinical research methods, and especially in clinical trials and epidemiologic approaches. In other words, the program is meant to produce OB/GYN researchers who are not only clinically knowledgeable but also technically strong in the methods needed to run high-quality clinical and translational studies.
The funding mechanism is the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (T32). Under the T32 model, the award is made to an eligible institution, which then supports a cohort of trainees through an organized training plan, mentorship structure, and research experiences. Awards can run for up to five years and may be renewable, which is intended to help institutions build stable, long-term training programs rather than short, one-off efforts.
Because institutions can propose different program sizes, training structures, and costs, NIH does not specify a single standard award amount or a fixed number of awards. Instead, the total number of awards and the level of funding depend on the volume and quality of applications received, along with proposed duration and budget needs. This makes the competition heavily driven by how convincing the training plan is, the strength of the faculty and mentoring team, and the overall institutional environment for developing physician-scientists.
Eligibility is limited to domestic organizations, and only nonprofit public or private institutions may apply. The eligible applicant categories listed include a wide range of higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations, including public and state-controlled universities, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as specified), and certain tribal entities and organizations. The eligibility section also highlights inclusion of institutions such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and U.S. territories or possessions, among others described in the full announcement.
The program leadership requirement focuses on capable, established research leadership. The Project Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) should have the expertise, track record, and resources to run a successful training program, and they are expected to be established epidemiologic, biomedical, behavioral, and/or clinical researchers at the sponsoring institution. Multiple PDs/PIs are allowed, which can be helpful for a training program that spans OB/GYN and quantitative or population-science departments. NIH also explicitly encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities for NIH support, consistent with broader NIH goals around diversity and inclusion in the research workforce.
Institutions may submit more than one application as long as each proposed training program is scientifically distinct. That means a university could potentially propose separate, non-overlapping training tracks or programs with different thematic emphases, provided each one stands on its own as a unique and justifiable training effort.
Key administrative details from the listing include the agency (NIH), the assistance listing reference (CFDA 93.865, Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research), and the fact that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was originally posted December 12, 2008, and the archived record includes key dates such as an original closing date of May 25, 2011, along with other system dates shown in the source data. For full requirements, applicant instructions, and NIH-specific T32 expectations, the announcement points applicants to the NIH Grants Guide page for PAR-09-049.
FAQs: Postdoctoral Research Training for Obstetricians and Gynecologists (T32) (PAR-09-049)
What is the Postdoctoral Research Training for Obstetricians and Gynecologists (T32) (PAR-09-049)?
It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) training grant opportunity administered through NICHD that supports institutional training programs specifically designed for postdoctoral obstetricians and gynecologists. The award is intended to create a structured research training environment rather than fund a single, standalone research project.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The core goal is workforce development: strengthening the pipeline of OB/GYN physician-scientists who can lead and shape the nation’s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research agenda by preparing them for independent research careers and leadership roles.
Is this grant intended to fund a single research study?
No. The opportunity supports an organized, institutional training program (including mentorship and research experiences) for a cohort of trainees, not a single research project.
What funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (T32).
Who receives the award: individuals or institutions?
The award is made to an eligible institution, which then supports trainees through a structured training plan, mentoring, and research activities under the T32 model.
How long can an award last?
Awards can run for up to five years and may be renewable, supporting the development of stable, long-term training programs.
Does NIH specify a standard award amount or number of awards?
No. NIH does not provide a single standard award amount or a fixed number of awards for this opportunity. Funding levels and the number of awards depend on the volume and quality of applications received, along with the proposed duration and budget needs.
What makes an application competitive based on the description provided?
The competition is described as being driven by the strength and credibility of the training plan, the quality of the faculty and mentoring team, and the overall institutional environment for developing physician-scientists.
What is a defining feature of the training program design?
A defining feature is the emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants are expected to create a program that formally connects an OB/GYN department with a department or equivalent unit specializing in epidemiology, biostatistics, preventive medicine, or closely related fields.
Why is interdisciplinary collaboration required or emphasized?
The practical intent is to ensure trainees gain rigorous skills in study design, population and clinical research methods, and especially training relevant to clinical trials and epidemiologic approaches, helping produce OB/GYN researchers who are methodologically strong as well as clinically knowledgeable.
What types of skills are trainees expected to develop?
The program is intended to develop rigorous capabilities in study design, population and clinical research methods, and skills especially relevant to clinical trials and epidemiologic approaches, within a structured, mentored research training environment.
What organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to domestic organizations, and only nonprofit public or private institutions may apply. The listed eligible categories include a wide range of higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations, including public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as specified), and certain tribal entities and organizations.
Are institutions serving underrepresented groups included in the eligible categories?
Yes. The eligibility section highlights inclusion of institutions such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and U.S. territories or possessions, among others described in the full announcement.
Who should serve as the Project Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI)?
The PD/PI is expected to have the expertise, track record, and resources to run a successful training program and is expected to be an established epidemiologic, biomedical, behavioral, and/or clinical researcher at the sponsoring institution.
Are multiple PDs/PIs allowed?
Yes. Multiple PDs/PIs are allowed, which may be especially useful for programs spanning OB/GYN and quantitative or population-science departments.
Does NIH encourage applications from specific groups of program leaders?
Yes. NIH explicitly encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities for NIH support, consistent with NIH diversity and inclusion goals.
Can an institution submit more than one application?
Yes. Institutions may submit more than one application as long as each proposed training program is scientifically distinct (for example, separate non-overlapping training tracks or programs with different thematic emphases).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH), administered through NICHD.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) reference provided?
The assistance listing reference provided is CFDA 93.865, Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
When was the opportunity originally posted, and what closing date is shown in the record?
The opportunity was originally posted on December 12, 2008. The archived record shows an original closing date of May 25, 2011, along with other system dates shown in the source data.
Where should applicants look for the full requirements and NIH-specific T32 expectations?
For full requirements, applicant instructions, and NIH-specific T32 expectations, the announcement directs applicants to the NIH Grants Guide page for PAR-09-049.
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