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- The National Institutes of Health 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) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113 Environmental Health 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.172 Human Genome Research 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health 93.233 National Center on Sleep Disorders Research 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.361 Nursing Research 93.398 Cancer Research Manpower 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.838 Lung Diseases Research 93.839 Blood Diseases and Resources Research 93.846 Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research 93.867 Vision Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 7, 2014 and posted on Mar 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32) is an NIH discretionary grant opportunity designed to support advanced research training for promising postdoctoral researchers. The central goal of the program is career development: it aims to help postdoctoral candidates build the skills, research experience, and professional trajectory needed to become productive, independent investigators. Projects supported under this mechanism must be aligned with scientific, health-related research areas that fit within the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers, meaning the fellowship can apply across a wide range of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research domains as long as the proposed training and research plan clearly matches an NIH mission area.
This opportunity is structured as an education and research training investment rather than a typical research project grant. While the fellow conducts a defined research project, the emphasis is on the candidate's development through a well-justified training plan, strong mentorship, and an institutional environment that will prepare the fellow for independence. In practice, applications typically need to demonstrate the applicant's potential, the quality and feasibility of the training and research plan, the qualifications and track record of the sponsor/mentor, and the suitability of the host institution's resources for the proposed training.
The funding announcement is identified as PA-14-149, titled "Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)." It is a grant funding instrument administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and was posted and created on March 7, 2014. The original and current closing date listed for this particular announcement was January 7, 2017, with an archive date of February 7, 2017, indicating this specific posting is no longer active as written, though the F32 mechanism itself has been offered under other announcements over time.
The scientific scope spans many NIH-related fields, reflected in the broad set of CFDA program areas associated with the announcement. These include, among others, environmental health (93.113), oral diseases and disorders research (93.121), human genome research (93.172), deafness and communication disorders research (93.173), complementary and integrative health (93.213), sleep disorders research (93.233), mental health (93.242), alcohol research (93.273), drug abuse and addiction research (93.279), technological innovations to improve human health (93.286), nursing research (93.361), cancer research manpower (93.398), cardiovascular, lung, and blood diseases research (93.837, 93.838, 93.839), arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases (93.846), diabetes, digestive, and kidney diseases (93.847), neurological disorders and neurosciences (93.853), allergy and infectious diseases (93.855), microbiology and infectious diseases (93.856), general biomedical research and research training (93.859), child health and human development (93.865), aging research (93.866), and vision research (93.867). Taken together, this list signals that the fellowship is broadly applicable across most areas of NIH-supported biomedical and health-related research, provided the proposal fits an institute or center mission.
Eligibility for applicant organizations is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. The announcement also explicitly includes a range of special categories and institution types, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as eligible federal agencies. Importantly, non-U.S. entities are listed as eligible to apply, including foreign organizations and foreign institutions, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also eligible. In addition, foreign components are allowed as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, which matters for applicants whose training or research experiences involve substantive work outside the United States.
The announcement specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide a formal financial match to receive the award. Administrative support details include an NIH Office of Extramural Research contact for technical access or linking issues (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV). For the full archived text of the opportunity as posted, the additional information link provided is: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-14-149.html.
NRSA Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32) - FAQ
What is the NRSA Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)?
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship, commonly called the Parent F32, is an NIH discretionary grant opportunity focused on advanced research training for promising postdoctoral researchers. Its central purpose is career development: helping postdoctoral candidates gain the skills, research experience, and professional direction needed to become productive, independent investigators.
Is this primarily a research grant or a training fellowship?
This opportunity is structured as an education and research training investment rather than a typical research project grant. Although the fellow carries out a defined research project, the emphasis is on the applicant's development through a strong training plan, effective mentorship, and an institutional environment that supports progression toward research independence.
What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is career development. The program aims to support advanced postdoctoral research training that builds the fellow's capacity to become an independent investigator by strengthening research skills, expanding experience, and supporting a clear professional trajectory.
What kinds of research areas can be supported?
The fellowship can support a wide range of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research areas, as long as the proposed training and research plan aligns with the scientific and health-related missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
How broad is the scientific scope under this announcement?
The scope is broad across many NIH-related fields, reflected by the CFDA program areas associated with the announcement. Examples listed include environmental health, oral diseases and disorders, human genome research, deafness and communication disorders, complementary and integrative health, sleep disorders, mental health, alcohol research, drug abuse and addiction, health-related technological innovation, nursing research, cancer research manpower, cardiovascular/lung/blood diseases, arthritis/musculoskeletal/skin diseases, diabetes/digestive/kidney diseases, neurological disorders and neurosciences, allergy and infectious diseases, microbiology and infectious diseases, general biomedical research and research training, child health and human development, aging, and vision research.
Does my proposed project need to match a specific NIH mission area?
Yes. Projects supported through this mechanism must be aligned with scientific, health-related research areas that fit within the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers. A key expectation is that the research and training plan clearly matches an NIH mission area.
What are typical components reviewers expect to see in an application?
Applications typically need to demonstrate the applicant's potential, the quality and feasibility of the proposed training and research plan, the qualifications and track record of the sponsor/mentor, and the suitability of the host institution's resources and environment for the proposed training.
What is the funding announcement number and title?
The funding announcement is PA-14-149, titled "Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)."
Which agency administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
When was this announcement posted?
The announcement was posted and created on March 7, 2014.
Is PA-14-149 still an active funding opportunity?
No. This specific posting is no longer active as written. The original and current closing date listed was January 7, 2017, and the archive date was February 7, 2017. The underlying F32 mechanism has been offered under other announcements over time, but PA-14-149 itself is archived.
What were the key dates for PA-14-149?
Posted/created: March 7, 2014. Closing date listed: January 7, 2017. Archive date: February 7, 2017.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicant organizations include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included as eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible federal agencies are explicitly included.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible?
Yes. Non-U.S. entities are listed as eligible to apply, including foreign organizations and foreign institutions. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also eligible.
Are foreign components allowed in the project or training plan?
Yes. Foreign components are allowed as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement. This is relevant when the proposed training or research experience involves substantive work outside the United States.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Where can I find the full archived announcement text?
The archived opportunity is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-14-149.html
Who do I contact for technical access or linking issues?
For technical access or linking issues, the administrative contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research via email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
What does it mean that this is an NIH "discretionary" grant opportunity?
Based on the description provided, this opportunity is identified as an NIH discretionary grant opportunity intended to support advanced research training and career development for postdoctoral researchers.
Does the announcement indicate specific NIH Institutes or Centers?
The description indicates that supported projects must align with the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers, and the broad list of CFDA program areas suggests applicability across many NIH mission areas. The specific participating Institutes and Centers are not listed in the information provided here.
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