Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 16 306
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- The HHS-NIH11 in the education, environment, food and nutrition, health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)" 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, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.307, 93.351, 93.398, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.855, 93.856, 93.859, 93.865, 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) Parent F30 fellowship (Funding Opportunity Number PA-16-306) is an NIH grant opportunity designed to support individual students enrolled in dual-doctoral degree programs at institutions that do not have an NIH-funded institutional predoctoral dual-degree training program. In other words, it is meant to help MD/PhD and similar dual-degree students access structured, NIH-supported research training even if their university does not already hold a dedicated NIH training grant for dual-degree predoctoral education. The overarching goal is to strengthen the pipeline of physician- and clinician-scientists by providing dedicated fellowship support that intentionally blends clinical and research preparation.
This FOA focuses on students who are matriculated in combined programs such as MD/PhD as well as other dual-doctoral pathways that pair a clinical doctorate with a PhD, including examples like DO/PhD, DDS/PhD, AuD/PhD, and DVM/PhD. The target applicant is a promising predoctoral trainee who plans to build a long-term career as an independent physician/clinician-scientist. NIH is looking for candidates whose training and research trajectory suggests they will be able to bridge patient-facing clinical work (or clinically relevant professional practice) with rigorous scientific investigation that advances human health.
A central requirement of the application is an integrated training plan that genuinely connects the research and clinical parts of the applicant's program rather than treating them as two separate tracks. Applicants must also propose a dissertation research project in a scientific, health-related area that aligns with the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The expectation is that the fellowship will add clear value beyond what the student would otherwise receive, for example by sharpening research skills, deepening scientific independence, improving the quality and coherence of mentorship and training experiences, and positioning the fellow to successfully transition into later-stage research training and ultimately an independent research career.
Administratively, this opportunity is a discretionary grant mechanism under the broader category of health-related training and education support. It was posted on June 3, 2016, by the National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11). The listed closing date for this particular posting is May 7, 2019. The source information does not specify an award ceiling or expected number of awards in the fields provided, so applicants would typically need to consult the full FOA text and NIH Institute-specific guidance to understand budget structure, allowable costs, and anticipated award volume.
The eligibility section in the source data lists a wide range of organizational types (state, local, tribal, higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profits, small businesses, and others), which is common in federal listings, but the practical reality for an F30 is that it functions as an individual fellowship application submitted through an eligible sponsoring institution on behalf of the trainee. In practical terms, the relevant eligibility hinges on the applicant being a dual-degree predoctoral student at an institution without an NIH-funded institutional predoctoral dual-degree training program, and on proposing a training and dissertation plan that fits NIH mission needs and demonstrates strong potential for a physician/clinician-scientist career.
In summary, the Parent F30 described here is intended to help dual-degree students at institutions lacking NIH-funded dual-degree training infrastructure secure individualized NIH fellowship support. It emphasizes an integrated clinical-research training approach, requires a dissertation project in a health-relevant scientific field aligned with NIH priorities, and is explicitly aimed at increasing the likelihood that fellows develop into productive, independent physician/clinician-scientists.
FAQs: Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Parent F30 Fellowship (PA-16-306)
What is the NRSA Parent F30 fellowship (PA-16-306)?
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Parent F30 fellowship (Funding Opportunity Number PA-16-306) is an NIH grant opportunity that supports individual predoctoral students enrolled in dual-doctoral degree programs. Its purpose is to provide structured, NIH-supported research training for dual-degree students, particularly at schools that do not already have an NIH-funded institutional predoctoral dual-degree training program.
Who is this fellowship meant to support?
This fellowship is designed for promising predoctoral trainees who are pursuing a combined clinical doctorate and PhD and who intend to build a long-term career as an independent physician-scientist or clinician-scientist. NIH is looking for applicants whose goals and training trajectory show clear potential to bridge clinical practice (or clinically relevant professional work) with rigorous scientific research that advances human health.
What types of dual-degree programs are included?
The FOA focuses on students matriculated in programs such as MD/PhD and other clinical doctorate/PhD combinations. Examples explicitly referenced include DO/PhD, DDS/PhD, AuD/PhD, and DVM/PhD.
What is the main goal of the Parent F30 program?
The overarching goal is to strengthen the pipeline of physician- and clinician-scientists by providing dedicated fellowship support that intentionally blends clinical and research preparation. The fellowship is meant to improve the likelihood that recipients develop into productive, independent physician/clinician-scientists.
Why does the FOA emphasize institutions without an NIH-funded dual-degree training program?
This opportunity is specifically intended to help dual-degree students access NIH-supported research training even when their university does not already hold an NIH-funded institutional predoctoral dual-degree training grant. In other words, it is meant to fill a training infrastructure gap at the institutional level by supporting individuals directly.
Is this an individual fellowship or an institutional grant?
In practice, this is an individual fellowship application that is submitted through an eligible sponsoring institution on behalf of the trainee. While federal listings often display broad categories of organizational eligibility, the key practical eligibility is tied to the applicant being a dual-degree predoctoral student and meeting the FOA's training and research expectations.
What kind of training plan is required?
A central requirement is an integrated training plan that genuinely connects the clinical and research parts of the applicant's program. The FOA emphasizes that the clinical and research components should not be treated as two separate tracks, but rather as a coherent, intentionally blended training pathway.
Does the application need to include a research project?
Yes. Applicants must propose a dissertation research project in a scientific, health-related area that aligns with the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
How should the dissertation project align with NIH priorities?
The proposed dissertation research should fall within a health-related scientific area and align with the mission needs of participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The opportunity description indicates that mission alignment is an expectation, though details would typically be confirmed by reviewing the full FOA and relevant NIH Institute/Center guidance.
What does NIH expect the fellowship to add beyond a student’s standard program?
The fellowship is expected to add clear value beyond what the student would otherwise receive. Examples described include sharpening research skills, deepening scientific independence, improving the quality and coherence of mentorship and training experiences, and positioning the fellow for successful transition to later-stage research training and ultimately an independent research career.
What career path is NIH aiming to support through this fellowship?
The FOA is explicitly aimed at trainees who plan to become independent physician-scientists or clinician-scientists, with the ability to connect patient-facing clinical work (or clinically relevant professional practice) to scientific investigation that advances human health.
When was this funding opportunity posted, and what is the closing date listed?
The opportunity was posted on June 3, 2016, by the National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11). The listed closing date in the provided information is May 7, 2019.
What type of NIH support mechanism is this?
The provided description characterizes this as a discretionary grant mechanism within the broader category of health-related training and education support, focused on individual fellowship support for dual-degree predoctoral trainees.
Is there an award ceiling or an expected number of awards listed in the provided information?
No. The provided source information does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards in the fields referenced. The description notes that applicants would typically consult the full FOA text and NIH Institute-specific guidance for budget structure, allowable costs, and anticipated award volume.
Does the provided information list what organizations are eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility section in the source data lists a broad range of organizational types (including various levels of government, higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profits, small businesses, and others). However, the description also notes that the practical reality is that an F30 functions as an individual fellowship submitted through an eligible sponsoring institution on behalf of the trainee.
What are the most important practical eligibility factors highlighted in the description?
Based on the provided information, the key practical eligibility hinges on the applicant being a dual-degree predoctoral student at an institution that does not have an NIH-funded institutional predoctoral dual-degree training program, and on proposing a training and dissertation plan that aligns with NIH mission needs and supports a physician/clinician-scientist career trajectory.
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