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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellows (F31)" 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 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.282 Mental Health National Research Service Awards for Research Training 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 12, 2009 and posted on Jun 12, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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) .
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award for Individual Predoctoral Fellows (F31) is an NIH fellowship opportunity designed to support promising PhD or other doctoral candidates while they carry out dissertation research and structured research training in health-related scientific fields. The core aim is to build the next generation of biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and related researchers by providing dedicated predoctoral support during a key stage of training, with projects expected to align with the missions and program priorities of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs). In practical terms, the fellowship is meant to help a trainee devote focused time to research and professional development under strong mentorship, while producing a high-quality dissertation and gaining the skills needed for a research career.
This opportunity uses the NIH NRSA F31 mechanism, which is specifically the individual predoctoral fellowship track under the long-standing Kirschstein NRSA training programs. As an individual fellowship, it is centered on the applicant trainee and the proposed training plan, including the research project, mentorship, training environment, and career development activities. Awards are made by NIH, and the exact funding levels and the number of fellowships supported are not fixed in advance; they depend on the scientific merit and overall quality of applications received, how well each application fits the participating ICs priorities, and the availability of funds in a given cycle.
The administering agency is the National Institutes of Health, and the program sits at the intersection of education and health (Funding Activity Category: Education; Health). The source listing indicates multiple CFDA program areas associated with participating NIH components, reflecting the broad range of health topics that may be supported. Examples of the referenced CFDA areas include oral diseases and disorders research (93.121), research related to deafness and communication disorders (93.173), complementary and integrative health research and training (93.213), drug abuse and addiction research (93.279), mental health NRSA research training (93.282), neurosciences and neurological disorders research programs (93.853), and aging research (93.866). Applicants typically target the NIH Institute or Center most aligned with their scientific topic and training goals.
Eligibility in the listing is described in terms of applicant organizations and includes a wide set of institution types, such as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The eligibility notes also explicitly name several categories of institutions and entities that may be eligible, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, eligible agencies of the federal government, and non-U.S. (foreign) organizations. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated for this opportunity.
From an administrative timeline standpoint, the opportunity was posted and created on June 12, 2009, with an original closing date of September 7, 2012, and it was archived on October 8, 2012. The public listing identifies it as a discretionary grant opportunity with a grant funding instrument type. For applicants seeking full requirements, application instructions, and institute-specific considerations, the announcement points to the official NIH funding opportunity page (PA-09-208) hosted on the NIH grants site. For technical issues accessing or linking to the full announcement, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIH NRSA F31 Predoctoral Fellowship
What is the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) F31?
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award for Individual Predoctoral Fellows (F31) is an NIH fellowship opportunity designed to support promising PhD or other doctoral candidates while they conduct dissertation research and complete structured research training in health-related scientific fields.
What is the main purpose of the F31 fellowship?
The core aim is to help build the next generation of biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and related researchers by providing dedicated predoctoral support during a key stage of training. The fellowship is intended to help a trainee devote focused time to research and professional development under strong mentorship, produce a high-quality dissertation, and gain skills needed for a research career.
Who administers this opportunity?
This fellowship is administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Is this considered an education opportunity, a health opportunity, or both?
It sits at the intersection of both categories. The Funding Activity Category is listed as Education and Health.
What funding mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH NRSA F31 mechanism, which is the individual predoctoral fellowship track under the Kirschstein NRSA training programs.
Is the F31 centered on the institution or the individual applicant?
As an individual fellowship, it is centered on the applicant trainee and the proposed training plan. The application typically emphasizes the research project, mentorship, training environment, and career development activities.
What kinds of research areas are appropriate for an F31?
Projects are expected to align with the missions and program priorities of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs). The listing reflects a broad range of health topics that may be supported across multiple NIH components.
Can you give examples of topic areas that may be supported?
Examples of referenced CFDA program areas associated with participating NIH components include:
- Oral diseases and disorders research (93.121)
- Deafness and communication disorders research (93.173)
- Complementary and integrative health research and training (93.213)
- Drug abuse and addiction research (93.279)
- Mental health NRSA research training (93.282)
- Neurosciences and neurological disorders research programs (93.853)
- Aging research (93.866)
How do applicants decide which NIH Institute or Center (IC) to apply to?
Applicants typically target the NIH Institute or Center most aligned with their scientific topic and training goals, with the expectation that the proposed project fits the mission and program priorities of the participating ICs.
Are funding levels or the number of awards fixed in advance?
No. The exact funding levels and the number of fellowships supported are not fixed in advance. They depend on the scientific merit and overall quality of applications received, alignment with participating IC priorities, and availability of funds in a given cycle.
What determines whether an application is funded?
Based on the listing, funding decisions depend on the scientific merit and overall quality of applications, how well each application fits participating NIH Institute and Center priorities, and the availability of funds.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The public listing identifies it as a discretionary grant opportunity with a grant funding instrument type.
What types of organizations are listed as eligible?
The eligibility description includes a wide set of institution types, such as:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Are minority-serving institutions specifically mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The eligibility notes explicitly name several categories of institutions and entities that may be eligible, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Are federal agencies listed as eligible?
Yes. The eligibility notes explicitly include eligible agencies of the federal government.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations listed as eligible?
Yes. The eligibility notes explicitly mention non-U.S. (foreign) organizations as potentially eligible.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated for this opportunity.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The listing indicates it was posted and created on June 12, 2009, with an original closing date of September 7, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on October 8, 2012.
Where can applicants find the official program announcement and full instructions?
The announcement points to the official NIH funding opportunity page (PA-09-208) hosted on the NIH grants site for full requirements, application instructions, and institute-specific considerations.
Who should someone contact if they have technical issues accessing the official announcement?
For technical issues accessing or linking to the full announcement, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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