Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 11 183
Apply for PAR 11 183
- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Postdoctoral Research Training in Obstetric Fetal Pharmacology (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 25, 2011 and posted on Mar 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private 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) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) 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.
- 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 Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Foreign (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Postdoctoral Research Training in Obstetric Fetal Pharmacology (T32) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-11-183) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) institutional training grant designed to support structured postdoctoral research training programs focused on maternal and fetal pharmacology and therapeutics. The central aim is to build a strong pipeline of diverse, highly trained research scientists, including both clinical and non-clinical investigators, who can advance basic, translational, and clinical research that improves understanding of how drugs and therapeutics affect pregnant people and fetuses. In practice, this type of T32 program is meant to create a rigorous, mentored training environment where trainees gain deep scientific expertise and the career development foundation needed to become independent academic researchers in this specialized area.
This funding mechanism is categorized as a discretionary grant under the broad federal activity area of Health, Income Security, and Social Services, and it is associated with CFDA number 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research), which aligns with NIH priorities around maternal and child health. The opportunity was posted on March 25, 2011, with an original and final closing date of May 25, 2013, and it was archived on October 8, 2013. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicant institutions are not required to contribute matching funds as a condition of the award, although institutions typically provide substantial training infrastructure and mentoring capacity as part of a competitive application.
Eligible applicants are institutions and organizations capable of running a formal, high-quality postdoctoral research training program. This includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and a range of nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), as well as certain tribal organizations and governments. The eligibility language explicitly includes several categories of institutions that are often emphasized for broadening participation in biomedical research training, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations, among others. U.S. territories or possessions are also included. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) are not eligible to apply, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed, reinforcing that the program is intended to be administered domestically within the United States and its eligible jurisdictions.
Because this is an institutional training grant, the applicant is the institution rather than an individual postdoctoral fellow. The institution proposes a training program that typically includes a defined research focus, an experienced mentoring faculty, a plan for recruiting and supporting trainees, and a structured curriculum that builds both scientific and professional competencies relevant to obstetric and fetal pharmacology. The stated emphasis on developing a "cadre" of researchers signals a workforce-development intent: NIH is not only funding individual projects, but investing in sustained training capacity to produce multiple investigators over time who can address gaps in evidence and improve therapeutic decision-making during pregnancy and fetal development.
For applicants and interested parties seeking the full announcement text, NIH provided an official link to the funding opportunity at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-183.html. For technical issues accessing the announcement or resolving linking problems, the contact point listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Postdoctoral Research Training in Obstetric Fetal Pharmacology (T32) opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-11-183) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) institutional training grant that supports structured postdoctoral research training programs focused on maternal and fetal pharmacology and therapeutics.
What is the main goal of this T32 training grant?
The central aim is to build a strong pipeline of diverse, highly trained research scientists (clinical and non-clinical) who can advance basic, translational, and clinical research on how drugs and therapeutics affect pregnant people and fetuses.
What kinds of research areas does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes research and training that improve understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics in pregnancy and fetal development, spanning basic, translational, and clinical research relevant to obstetric and fetal pharmacology.
Is this grant meant to fund individual postdoctoral fellows directly?
No. This is an institutional training grant, meaning the applicant is the institution rather than an individual postdoctoral fellow. The institution proposes and runs the training program that supports multiple trainees over time.
What is NIH funding with this mechanism trying to build over time?
The opportunity is designed to create sustained training capacity and develop a cadre (a continuing group) of well-trained investigators who can address evidence gaps and improve therapeutic decision-making during pregnancy and fetal development.
What does a competitive training program application typically include?
Based on the description provided, the institution generally proposes a defined research focus, an experienced mentoring faculty, a plan for recruiting and supporting trainees, and a structured curriculum that builds scientific and professional competencies relevant to obstetric and fetal pharmacology.
What type of grant is this categorized as?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant under the broad federal activity area of Health, Income Security, and Social Services.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.865, Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
It was posted on March 25, 2011.
What were the application due dates for this opportunity?
The original and final closing date listed was May 25, 2013.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 8, 2013.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicant institutions were not required to contribute matching funds as a condition of the award.
Even if matching is not required, do institutions typically contribute anything?
Yes. While matching funds are not required, institutions typically provide substantial training infrastructure and mentoring capacity as part of a competitive application.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are institutions and organizations capable of running a formal, high-quality postdoctoral research training program. The eligibility list includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and a range of nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), as well as certain tribal organizations and governments. U.S. territories or possessions are also included.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and similar organizations that are often emphasized for broadening participation in biomedical research training.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes faith-based or community-based organizations among eligible applicant types.
Can a foreign organization apply?
No. Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. Foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed, indicating the program is intended to be administered domestically within the United States and its eligible jurisdictions.
Where can applicants find the official NIH announcement?
The official funding opportunity text is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-183.html
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement link?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or resolving linking problems, the listed contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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