Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 062
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The NCI Transition Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K22)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.398 Cancer Research Manpower.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 9, 2014 and posted on Dec 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 10, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having 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 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 NCI Transition Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K22) is a career development grant from the National Cancer Institute designed to help move talented early-career scientists into independent cancer research positions while strengthening diversity in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social science workforce. Its main goal is to ensure the United States has enough highly trained researchers, in the right specialty areas, to meet national cancer research needs. A central feature of the award is that it provides protected time and resources so recipients can focus on building an initial, sustainable research program rather than being pulled primarily into other duties.
This opportunity is managed through the Diversity Training Branch within the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD). It specifically encourages applications from individuals who are underrepresented in relevant scientific fields, and it also welcomes applications from people who previously held the NCI Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Diversity and are ready to transition to the next stage. In practical terms, the K22 is meant for advanced postdoctoral researchers and/or newly independent scientists who are at the point where they need targeted support to make the leap into leading their own cancer-focused research agenda.
The award structure emphasizes transition and independence. It is intended to give recipients time, mentorship, and financial support to establish their first major line of cancer research and to position themselves for long-term success, including competing for independent research grants later on. One notable option built into this announcement is the possibility of a two-year mentored experience within NCI intramural research programs for individuals who are interested in gaining additional training and mentorship in that environment before or as part of launching their independent program.
From an eligibility standpoint, the applicant organizations span a wide range of U.S.-based entities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and multiple levels of government entities (state, county, city/township, special district). The announcement also highlights eligibility for a number of mission-relevant institution types and community-serving organizations, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, and tribal organizations and governments (including federally recognized tribal governments as well as other tribal entities). Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed under this opportunity.
Administratively, the program is a discretionary grant mechanism under NIH, categorized under education and health and tied to CFDA 93.398 (Cancer Research Manpower). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this funding opportunity. The original listing identifies the opportunity as PAR-12-062, with posting and archive dates reflecting that it was active in the 2011 to 2015 period. The full official announcement and requirements were provided through the NIH Grants Guide page referenced in the opportunity link.
FAQs: NCI Transition Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K22)
What is the NCI Transition Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K22)?
The K22 is a career development award from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) designed to help talented early-career scientists transition into independent cancer research positions while strengthening diversity in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social science workforce.
What is the main purpose of this K22 opportunity?
The main goal is to help ensure the United States has enough highly trained researchers, in the right specialty areas, to meet national cancer research needs. The award is structured to support the move from mentored training to research independence.
How does the K22 help awardees build an independent research career?
A central feature is providing protected time and resources so recipients can focus on establishing an initial, sustainable cancer research program rather than being pulled primarily into other duties.
Who manages this funding opportunity within NCI?
This opportunity is managed through the Diversity Training Branch within the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD).
Who is this award intended for (career stage)?
It is meant for advanced postdoctoral researchers and/or newly independent scientists who are at the point where they need targeted support to make the leap into leading their own cancer-focused research agenda.
Does the K22 specifically encourage applications from underrepresented scientists?
Yes. It specifically encourages applications from individuals who are underrepresented in relevant scientific fields as part of its focus on promoting diversity in the workforce.
Can someone who previously held an NCI Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Diversity apply?
Yes. The announcement welcomes applications from people who previously held the NCI Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Diversity and are ready to transition to the next stage.
What kinds of research areas does the K22 support?
The award is intended to support independent cancer-focused research and is framed around strengthening diversity in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social science workforce relevant to cancer research needs.
What does the award structure emphasize?
The award structure emphasizes transition and independence, including time, mentorship, and financial support to establish a first major line of cancer research and to position awardees for long-term success.
Does this award help recipients compete for future independent research grants?
Yes. The K22 is intended to position recipients for long-term success, including competing for independent research grants later on.
Is there an intramural (NCI) mentored option as part of this opportunity?
Yes. A notable option is the possibility of a two-year mentored experience within NCI intramural research programs for individuals who want additional training and mentorship in that environment before or as part of launching their independent program.
What types of applicant organizations are eligible?
Eligible applicants include a wide range of U.S.-based entities, including public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and multiple levels of government entities (state, county, city/township, special district).
Are community-serving and mission-relevant institution types included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The opportunity highlights eligibility for institution types and organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, and tribal organizations and governments.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement includes tribal organizations and governments, including federally recognized tribal governments as well as other tribal entities.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply under this opportunity.
Are foreign components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. Foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed under this opportunity.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for this funding opportunity.
What type of NIH funding mechanism is this?
It is described as a discretionary grant mechanism under NIH, categorized under education and health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.398 (Cancer Research Manpower).
What is the opportunity identifier mentioned for this announcement?
The original listing identifies the opportunity as PAR-12-062.
When was this opportunity active, based on the listing details?
The posting and archive dates indicate it was active in the 2011 to 2015 period.
Where are the official program requirements and full details provided?
The full official announcement and requirements were provided through the NIH Grants Guide page referenced in the opportunity link.
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