Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 07 319
Apply for PAR 07 319
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Postdoctoral Training in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (F32)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 2, 2009 and posted on Jan 25, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 2009 Multiple Receipt Dates See Link to Full Announcement for details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Foreign institutions are eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) for Postdoctoral Training in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (F32) is a discretionary NIH grant opportunity administered through the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) to support individual postdoctoral fellows who are preparing to become independent researchers in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The central purpose of the fellowship is career development through mentored research training: it is designed to help talented postdoctoral applicants build the scientific foundation, research experience, and professional trajectory needed to transition into productive, independent investigators focused on CAM-related biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.
A key emphasis of this program is strengthening and diversifying the national pipeline of highly trained scientists working in CAM research. In practice, that means the fellowship aims to ensure there are enough well-prepared investigators, across a range of relevant disciplines, to advance the United States research agenda in complementary and integrative health. The announcement explicitly recognizes that strong CAM research can draw from many starting points, so applicants may come from conventional biomedical research backgrounds, allopathic clinical training, or from CAM healing practice traditions, as long as the proposed fellowship training and research plan are aligned with rigorous scientific development and contribute to CAM research priorities.
The funding opportunity is identified as PAR-07-319 and is categorized as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) within the health activity area, associated with CFDA number 93.213 (Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health). It does not require cost sharing or matching, which means applicants and their institutions are not expected to commit non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The opportunity used multiple receipt dates rather than a single deadline, and the posting history indicates it was originally posted on January 25, 2007, with an archived status after July 3, 2009 (with a listed current closing date of July 2, 2009, reflecting the end of the active announcement period).
Eligibility is broad on the institutional side and includes many organization types such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities other than universities), small businesses, other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special districts), as well as independent school districts, public/Indian housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments and organizations (including federally recognized tribes and other tribal organizations). The announcement also specifies that foreign institutions are eligible to apply, which expands the range of potential sponsoring organizations beyond U.S.-based entities. As an NRSA F32 mechanism, the award is ultimately meant to support an individual fellow’s mentored training experience, typically carried out at an eligible sponsoring institution with an appropriate training environment and supervision.
For applicants seeking the official requirements, application instructions, and detailed program rules, the full announcement was made available through NIH’s grants guidance page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-319.html. Assistance for access or linking issues was directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster via FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
FAQs: NRSA Postdoctoral Training in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (F32) - PAR-07-319
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) for Postdoctoral Training in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (F32). It is an NIH discretionary grant opportunity administered through the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) and is intended to support individual postdoctoral fellows.
What is the main purpose of the fellowship?
The central purpose is career development through mentored research training. The fellowship is designed to help postdoctoral applicants build a strong scientific foundation, gain research experience, and develop a professional trajectory that supports a transition into becoming productive, independent investigators in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) research.
Who is this fellowship intended to support?
It is intended for individual postdoctoral fellows who are preparing to become independent researchers in CAM. The fellowship supports the fellow's mentored research training experience, typically carried out at an eligible sponsoring institution with an appropriate training environment and supervision.
What kinds of research areas does this fellowship emphasize?
The fellowship focuses on CAM-related biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research, with an emphasis on rigorous scientific development and alignment with CAM research priorities.
What is the role of mentorship in this program?
Mentorship is central to the program. The fellowship is explicitly framed as mentored research training intended to develop the fellow's capabilities and readiness to become an independent investigator in CAM research.
What is NCCAM, and what is its connection to this opportunity?
NCCAM (the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine) is the NIH center administering this opportunity. The fellowship supports research training and career development that contributes to CAM research priorities.
What is the funding opportunity number and how is it categorized?
The funding opportunity is identified as PAR-07-319. It is categorized as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) within the health activity area.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.213, listed as Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching is not required, meaning applicants and institutions are not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
What is the program trying to achieve at a national level?
A key emphasis is strengthening and diversifying the national pipeline of highly trained scientists working in CAM research. The program aims to help ensure there are enough well-prepared investigators across disciplines to advance the U.S. research agenda in complementary and integrative health.
Do applicants need to come from a specific academic or professional background?
No. The announcement recognizes that strong CAM research can draw from many starting points. Applicants may come from conventional biomedical research backgrounds, allopathic clinical training, or CAM healing practice traditions, as long as the fellowship training and research plan aligns with rigorous scientific development and contributes to CAM research priorities.
What organizations are eligible to apply or serve as sponsoring institutions?
Eligibility is broad on the institutional side and includes public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities other than universities); small businesses; other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special districts), as well as independent school districts, public/Indian housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments and organizations (including federally recognized tribes and other tribal organizations).
Are foreign institutions eligible?
Yes. The announcement specifies that foreign institutions are eligible to apply, expanding the range of potential sponsoring organizations beyond U.S.-based entities.
Is this award for institutions or for individuals?
As an NRSA F32 mechanism, it is meant to support an individual fellow's mentored training experience, typically carried out at an eligible sponsoring institution with an appropriate research training environment and supervision.
How were deadlines handled for this opportunity?
The opportunity used multiple receipt dates rather than a single deadline.
When was this opportunity posted and what is its current status?
The posting history indicates it was originally posted on January 25, 2007. It has an archived status after July 3, 2009, with a listed current closing date of July 2, 2009, reflecting the end of the active announcement period.
Where can applicants find the official NIH announcement and instructions?
The full announcement, including official requirements, application instructions, and detailed program rules, was made available through NIH's grants guidance page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-319.html.
Who should be contacted if there are access or linking issues with the NIH announcement page?
Assistance for access or linking issues was directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Does the announcement specify where the mentored training takes place?
It indicates that the mentored training experience is typically carried out at an eligible sponsoring institution with an appropriate training environment and supervision.
What is the broader intent behind allowing applicants from diverse starting points (biomedical, clinical, or CAM practice traditions)?
The announcement explicitly recognizes that CAM research can be strengthened by investigators from a range of disciplines and training histories, so long as the proposed fellowship plan is scientifically rigorous and aligned with CAM research priorities.
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