Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 15 102
Apply for PAR 15 102
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Training for a Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research Workforce (T32)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 27, 2015 and posted on Jan 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 25, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $550,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments County governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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) Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments.
- 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 Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Training for a Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research Workforce (T32), funding opportunity number PAR 15 102, is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program administered through the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Its central purpose is to support institution-based research training programs that strengthen the pipeline of scientists focused on dental, oral, and craniofacial health. The program is designed to build and sustain a diverse, highly trained workforce capable of advancing the nations basic and clinical research agenda, including biomedical research as well as behavioral and social science research that affects oral and craniofacial health outcomes. Rather than funding a single research project, the T32 mechanism supports a structured training environment where selected trainees receive mentored research experiences and professional development intended to prepare them for independent research careers.
The opportunity emphasizes comprehensive training that blends three main elements: didactic instruction, hands-on research training, and career development. In practice, this means institutions are expected to propose an organized program that may include coursework or seminars to build scientific foundations, rigorous mentored research experiences to develop experimental and analytical skills, and career-focused activities such as grant writing, scientific communication, responsible conduct of research, and exposure to multidisciplinary approaches. The end goal is to produce trainees who can transition into independent scientist roles and make meaningful contributions to the nations dental, oral, and craniofacial research needs. Both predoctoral and postdoctoral research training are supported, allowing institutions to create training pathways that span early-stage research preparation through more advanced postdoctoral specialization.
Eligibility is broad but explicitly domestic. A wide range of US-based applicant organizations may apply, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and multiple levels of government such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The eligibility section also highlights inclusion of institutions and organizations that serve specific communities, including 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 faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies. US territories or possessions and regional organizations are also listed as eligible. However, foreign entities are not eligible to apply, foreign components are not allowed, and non-US components of US organizations are not eligible, consistent with NIH policy language in the announcement.
From an administrative and financial standpoint, this is a grant (FundingInstrumentType: Grant) under a health funding activity category, associated with CFDA number 93.121 (Oral Diseases and Disorders Research). The opportunity specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to commit non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The listed award ceiling is $550,000, indicating an upper bound on expected award amounts under the announcement (as posted in the source data). The opportunity was posted and created on January 27, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 25, 2017, and an archive date of October 26, 2017, meaning the announcement is historical rather than currently open based on the provided dates.
Operationally, the program aligns with the broader NIH NRSA training mission by supporting institutional training slots rather than individual fellowships, enabling an institution to recruit and appoint cohorts of trainees into a well-defined research training program. The focus on diversity and workforce development signals that applicants are expected to think deliberately about recruitment, training quality, mentorship structures, and career outcomes, with an overarching aim of producing investigators who will contribute substantially to research that improves dental, oral, and craniofacial health. For full details, including application instructions and program requirements, the announcement points to the NIH grants guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-102.html, and provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact information for access or linking issues (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is PAR 15 102?
PAR 15 102 is the funding opportunity number for the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Training program (T32) focused on building a dental, oral, and craniofacial research workforce. It is a discretionary grant program within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is administered through the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).
What is the main purpose of this T32 training grant?
The central purpose is to support institution-based research training programs that strengthen the pipeline of scientists focused on dental, oral, and craniofacial health. The program aims to build and sustain a diverse, highly trained workforce that can advance the nation's basic and clinical research agenda, including biomedical research as well as behavioral and social science research that affects oral and craniofacial health outcomes.
Does this opportunity fund a single research project?
No. The T32 mechanism supports a structured training environment rather than a single research project. It funds an organized institutional training program where selected trainees receive mentored research experiences and professional development intended to prepare them for independent research careers.
What kinds of training components are emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes comprehensive training that blends three main elements: didactic instruction, hands-on research training, and career development. This may include coursework or seminars to build scientific foundations, rigorous mentored research experiences to develop experimental and analytical skills, and career-focused activities such as grant writing, scientific communication, responsible conduct of research, and exposure to multidisciplinary approaches.
Who is the intended trainee audience (predoctoral vs postdoctoral)?
Both predoctoral and postdoctoral research training are supported. This allows institutions to create training pathways that span early-stage research preparation through more advanced postdoctoral specialization.
What institute administers this opportunity?
The program is administered through the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a Grant (FundingInstrumentType: Grant).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.121, titled Oral Diseases and Disorders Research.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to commit non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
What is the award ceiling?
The listed award ceiling is $550,000, indicating an upper bound on expected award amounts under the announcement as posted in the source data.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is broad but explicitly domestic. A wide range of U.S.-based applicant organizations may apply, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and multiple levels of government (state, county, city or township, special district, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities). Eligible applicants also include U.S. territories or possessions and regional organizations, as well as eligible federal agencies.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included in the eligibility list?
Yes. The eligibility section highlights inclusion of 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). Faith-based or community-based organizations are also listed as eligible.
Are foreign institutions or foreign components allowed?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply, foreign components are not allowed, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, consistent with NIH policy language in the announcement.
What is meant by supporting "institutional training slots"?
The program aligns with the broader NIH NRSA training mission by supporting institutional training slots rather than individual fellowships. This means the institution can recruit and appoint cohorts of trainees into a well-defined research training program.
What research areas does the program aim to advance?
The program is focused on dental, oral, and craniofacial health research needs. It supports training that can contribute to the nation's basic and clinical research agenda, including biomedical, behavioral, and social science research that affects oral and craniofacial health outcomes.
What is the overall goal for trainees?
The end goal is to produce trainees who can transition into independent scientist roles and make meaningful contributions to national dental, oral, and craniofacial research needs.
Is diversity an explicit emphasis of the program?
Yes. The opportunity describes a focus on building and sustaining a diverse, highly trained workforce and signals that applicants are expected to think deliberately about recruitment, training quality, mentorship structures, and career outcomes.
When was this opportunity posted, and what are the key dates?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 27, 2015. The original and current closing date listed is September 25, 2017, and the archive date is October 26, 2017.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
Based on the provided closing date (September 25, 2017) and archive date (October 26, 2017), the announcement is historical rather than currently open.
Where can applicants find the full funding announcement details?
The announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-102.html for full details, including application instructions and program requirements.
Who should be contacted for access or linking issues related to the announcement page?
The announcement provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact information for access or linking issues: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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