Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 10 178
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for Individual Predoctoral Fellows in PharmD/PhD Programs (F31)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 5, 2010 and posted on Apr 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private 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) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) .
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) for Individual Predoctoral Fellows in PharmD/PhD Programs (F31), funding opportunity number PA 10 178, is a discretionary NIH fellowship program designed to support high-potential students who are pursuing the combined PharmD/PhD pathway and are at the stage of conducting their doctoral dissertation research. The central goal of the opportunity is research training: it aims to help promising PharmD/PhD trainees build strong scientific skills, gain rigorous mentored research experience, and complete dissertation work that aligns with specific NIH mission areas. In this case, the fellowship particularly targets projects and training plans that fit within the missions of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS). In practical terms, applicants are expected to propose a dissertation research project and an accompanying training plan that clearly fit one or more of those areas, while also demonstrating that the fellowship period will meaningfully advance their development as independent researchers working at the intersection of biomedical research and pharmacy-related scientific training.
This opportunity uses the NIH F31 mechanism, which is the standard individual predoctoral NRSA fellowship. Because it is an individual fellowship, the application is built around the candidate and their trajectory: the student’s academic and research record, the quality and feasibility of the dissertation project, the mentorship and research environment, and a well-structured training plan that explains how the fellowship will strengthen the fellow’s scientific foundation and career direction. The program is not described as requiring cost sharing or matching funds, which means applicants and institutions are not expected to provide a formal matching contribution as a condition of the award. The overall funding activity is categorized under health-related research and training, and it is associated with CFDA listings 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training) and 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research), signaling the main federal assistance program classifications under which this support is provided.
In terms of scale and competitiveness, the announcement indicates that the number of awards expected each year is limited and depends on both the scientific merit of the submitted applications and the availability of funds. The anticipated range is about 4 to 6 awards per year, which implies a selective process where well-prepared applications with strong mentoring, clear alignment to NIGMS/NICHD/ODS priorities, and a compelling training rationale are likely to be most competitive. The agency administering the opportunity is the National Institutes of Health, and the published description emphasizes that awards are not guaranteed on a fixed schedule or quota; rather, they are contingent on peer review outcomes and budget capacity during the relevant funding period.
Eligibility is framed primarily around institutions rather than individuals in the summary data, reflecting how NIH fellowship applications are submitted through and administered by an eligible sponsoring organization. Eligible applicant organizations include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and several categories of nonprofit entities (including nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education where applicable). The eligibility notes also highlight a range of institution types commonly recognized in federal programs, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and eligible federal agencies. While the opportunity is intended for PharmD/PhD students as the fellowship candidates, the administrative submission typically occurs through the institution that will host the training and manage the award.
Key dates in the record show the opportunity was posted on April 27, 2010, with entries reflecting an original closing date of May 7, 2013, alongside a listed current closing date of January 7, 2011, and an archive date of February 7, 2011. Those date fields indicate that the announcement record has historical timing elements and may have been part of NIH’s rolling receipt cycles typical of many NRSA opportunities during that era, but the most reliable way to confirm the applicable due dates and whether the announcement is active would be to consult the official NIH guide link provided in the listing. For applicants or institutions that encounter access or linking issues with the full announcement, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, which is listed as the support channel for technical difficulties related to accessing the electronic announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) for Individual Predoctoral Fellows in PharmD/PhD Programs (F31). It is an NIH discretionary fellowship designed to support high-potential students in combined PharmD/PhD programs who are conducting their doctoral dissertation research.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed is PA 10 178.
What is the main purpose of the fellowship?
The central purpose is research training. The fellowship is intended to help PharmD/PhD trainees build strong scientific skills, gain rigorous mentored research experience, and complete dissertation research aligned with relevant NIH mission areas.
Which NIH funding mechanism does this use?
This opportunity uses the NIH F31 mechanism, the standard individual predoctoral NRSA fellowship mechanism.
Who is this fellowship intended to support?
It is intended for students pursuing the combined PharmD/PhD pathway who are at the stage of conducting their doctoral dissertation research.
What kinds of projects are expected to be proposed?
Applicants are expected to propose a dissertation research project along with a training plan. The project and training plan should clearly fit within one or more of the specified NIH mission areas highlighted in the opportunity.
Which NIH mission areas or components are specifically emphasized?
The fellowship particularly targets projects and training plans aligned with the missions of:
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
- Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)
How is the application evaluated or what is the application built around?
Because it is an individual fellowship, the application is centered on the candidate and their trajectory. The description emphasizes the importance of the student’s academic and research record, the quality and feasibility of the dissertation project, the mentorship and research environment, and a well-structured training plan explaining how the fellowship will strengthen scientific development and career direction.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
The opportunity is not described as requiring cost sharing or matching funds. Based on the information provided, applicants and institutions are not expected to provide a formal matching contribution as a condition of the award.
What general category of activity does this funding support?
The activity is categorized under health-related research and training, with a focus on mentored research training connected to dissertation work.
What CFDA listings are associated with this opportunity?
The listing is associated with CFDA 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training) and 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research).
How many awards are expected each year?
The announcement indicates a limited number of awards, dependent on scientific merit and availability of funds. The anticipated range is about 4 to 6 awards per year.
Are awards guaranteed each year or on a fixed schedule?
No. Awards are not guaranteed by a fixed schedule or quota. They are contingent on peer review outcomes and the availability of funds during the relevant funding period.
Which agency administers this opportunity?
The administering agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Who is eligible to apply (as an organization)?
Eligibility in the summary is framed primarily around sponsoring/applicant organizations (since NIH fellowship applications are submitted through and administered by an eligible host organization). Eligible applicant organizations listed include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Nonprofit organizations (including with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education where applicable)
- Eligible federal agencies
Are minority-serving institutions specifically mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The eligibility notes specifically highlight institution types commonly recognized in federal programs, including:
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Hispanic-Serving Institutions
- Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
If this is an individual fellowship, why is eligibility described in terms of organizations?
The summary notes that eligibility is framed primarily around institutions because NIH fellowship applications are typically submitted through and administered by an eligible sponsoring organization that hosts the training and manages the award, even though the fellowship is intended for an individual PharmD/PhD student as the candidate.
What makes an application more competitive, based on the description?
The description suggests that strong applications will typically show clear alignment with NIGMS, NICHD, and/or ODS priorities, present a compelling and feasible dissertation project, and include strong mentorship, a supportive research environment, and a well-structured training plan with a clear rationale for how the fellowship will advance the fellow toward independence.
What are the key dates listed in the record?
The record shows the opportunity was posted on April 27, 2010. It includes an original closing date of May 7, 2013, a listed current closing date of January 7, 2011, and an archive date of February 7, 2011.
Do the listed dates indicate the opportunity is active?
The date fields include historical timing elements (including an archive date) and may reflect receipt cycles used at the time. The description indicates the most reliable way to confirm the applicable due dates and whether the announcement is active is to consult the official NIH guide link provided in the listing.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For access or linking issues with the full announcement, the listing provides the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster as the technical contact: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What stage of training is emphasized for the fellowship period?
The opportunity emphasizes supporting students who are conducting their doctoral dissertation research, with the fellowship period intended to meaningfully advance development as an independent researcher at the intersection of biomedical research and pharmacy-related scientific training.
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