Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 16 308
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- The HHS-NIH11 in the education, environment, food and nutrition, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Parent F31 - Diversity)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.233, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.307, 93.351, 93.361, 93.398, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.855, 93.856, 93.859, 93.866, 93.879,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 03, 2016 and posted on Jun 03, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 07, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research, commonly referred to as the Parent F31 - Diversity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-16-308), is an NIH fellowship program designed to support promising predoctoral students who are pursuing research training in health-related fields and who come from groups that have been demonstrated to be underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research workforce. The central goal is to strengthen and broaden the future research workforce by helping these students build the skills, experience, and professional trajectory needed to become productive, independent scientists.
This opportunity focuses on individualized, mentored research training. In practice, it supports a predoctoral student working closely with an accomplished faculty sponsor (mentor) while carrying out a clearly defined research project that aligns with the scientific missions of one or more participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The fellowship is meant to be more than simple research funding; it is explicitly a training mechanism. The proposed training plan and mentoring environment are expected to directly contribute to the applicant's development, helping them gain research independence, deepen scientific expertise, strengthen methodological rigor, and progress toward a long-term research career.
The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed under education and health-related areas (with additional categorization including environment and food and nutrition, reflecting the broad set of NIH mission areas and CFDA program linkages). The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11). A wide range of organizations are listed as eligible applicants in the source data, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, various government entities (state, county, city/township, special districts), independent school districts, and Native American tribal governments and organizations, among others. Even though many organization types are eligible to apply within NIH systems, the fellowship mechanism is fundamentally oriented around supporting an individual predoctoral fellow working within an appropriate research and training setting, with strong mentorship and institutional commitment.
Key features emphasized in the program description include (1) increasing diversity in the health-related research workforce, (2) supporting predoctoral trainees from underrepresented populations, including underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities, (3) requiring a strong mentor-led training structure with an outstanding faculty sponsor, and (4) expecting a well-scoped research project in a relevant scientific area. The outcome NIH is looking for is a candidate whose mentored training experience clearly boosts their potential to transition into a productive, independent research scientist over time.
From the specific record provided, this opportunity was posted on June 3, 2016, with an original and current closing date of May 7, 2019. The award ceiling and expected number of awards were not specified in the source fields shown, which is not uncommon for NIH fellowship listings because actual funding levels and award counts often depend on congressional appropriations, institute-specific priorities, and the volume and quality of applications received in a given cycle. The opportunity is associated with numerous CFDA numbers, indicating participation across multiple NIH institutes and program areas rather than being limited to a single narrow research domain.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Parent F31 - Diversity (PA-16-308) opportunity?
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research, commonly called the Parent F31 - Diversity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-16-308), is an NIH fellowship program that supports promising predoctoral students in health-related research training who come from groups underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research workforce.
What is the central goal of this fellowship program?
The central goal is to strengthen and broaden the future health-related research workforce by helping supported predoctoral students build the skills, experience, and professional trajectory needed to become productive, independent scientists over time.
Who is this fellowship intended to support?
This opportunity is intended to support predoctoral students pursuing research training in health-related fields who are from populations that have been demonstrated to be underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research workforce.
What types of underrepresented groups are specifically mentioned?
The description emphasizes support for predoctoral trainees from underrepresented populations, including underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities.
Is this award primarily research funding or training support?
It is explicitly a training mechanism rather than simple research funding. The fellowship emphasizes individualized, mentored research training, including a proposed training plan and a strong mentoring environment that contribute directly to the applicant's development.
What does "individualized, mentored research training" mean in practice?
In practice, the fellowship supports a predoctoral student working closely with an accomplished faculty sponsor (mentor) while carrying out a clearly defined research project aligned with the scientific missions of one or more participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
Is a mentor required for this fellowship?
Yes. A strong mentor-led training structure is a key feature, including an outstanding faculty sponsor (mentor) and an appropriate mentoring environment.
What is NIH looking for in the research component of the application?
NIH expects a well-scoped, clearly defined research project in a relevant scientific area that aligns with the mission of one or more participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
How does the training plan factor into this opportunity?
The proposed training plan is expected to be central to the fellowship. It should show how the mentored training experience will help the applicant gain research independence, deepen scientific expertise, strengthen methodological rigor, and progress toward a long-term research career.
What outcomes does NIH want to see from supported fellows?
The desired outcome is a candidate whose mentored training experience boosts their potential to transition into a productive, independent research scientist over time.
Which federal agency administers this program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11).
What is the funding instrument and activity category?
The funding instrument is a grant. The activity category is listed under education and health-related areas, with additional categorization that includes environment and food and nutrition, reflecting the broad set of NIH mission areas and related CFDA program linkages.
What kinds of organizations are listed as eligible applicants?
The source information lists a wide range of eligible organizations, including public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and various government entities (state, county, city/township, special districts, and independent school districts). Native American tribal governments and organizations are also included, among others.
If many organization types are eligible, who is the fellowship really designed to support?
Even though many organization types are eligible within NIH systems, the fellowship mechanism is fundamentally oriented around supporting an individual predoctoral fellow who is conducting mentored research training within an appropriate research and training setting, with strong mentorship and institutional commitment.
Does this opportunity involve multiple NIH Institutes and Centers?
Yes. The opportunity is described as aligning with the missions of one or more participating NIH Institutes and Centers, and it is associated with numerous CFDA numbers, indicating participation across multiple NIH institutes and program areas rather than a single narrow research domain.
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on June 3, 2016.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The record provided lists an original and current closing date of May 7, 2019.
Are the award ceiling and expected number of awards provided?
No. The award ceiling and expected number of awards were not specified in the source fields shown.
Why might funding levels or award counts not be specified for an NIH fellowship listing?
The description notes that this is not uncommon for NIH fellowship listings, because funding levels and award counts can depend on factors such as congressional appropriations, institute-specific priorities, and the volume and quality of applications received in a given cycle.
What are the main program features emphasized in the description?
The description emphasizes: (1) increasing diversity in the health-related research workforce; (2) supporting predoctoral trainees from underrepresented populations, including underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities; (3) requiring a strong mentor-led training structure with an outstanding faculty sponsor; and (4) expecting a well-scoped research project in a relevant scientific area.
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