Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 002
Apply for PAR 12 002
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The NEI Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award (K12)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.867 Vision Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 24, 2013 and posted on Oct 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 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) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have 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) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) 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 NEI Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award (K12), Funding Opportunity Number PAR 12 002, is a National Institutes of Health discretionary grant designed to build a stronger, more connected pipeline of clinical vision researchers. The main purpose is to expand and strengthen the community of investigators doing clinical vision research by increasing the number of well-trained clinician-scientists who can carry out modern, multidisciplinary research that directly improves how eye and vision conditions are understood and treated. The program is structured around mentored career development, meaning it is meant to help early-stage clinical investigators progress toward becoming independent researchers with their own sustained research programs.
A central theme of the opportunity is that vision research is changing quickly, and the field needs clinical investigators who can keep pace with new science and integrate it into patient-centered research. The announcement highlights areas such as ocular genetics, therapeutics, bioengineering, and biobehavioral research as examples of the kinds of contemporary expertise that trainees should be prepared to use. In practical terms, the FOA is aimed at producing clinical researchers who can bridge clinical care and advanced research methods, translating emerging discoveries into better diagnostics, interventions, and outcomes for patients with vision and eye disorders.
Beyond increasing headcount, the FOA also emphasizes diversity and community-building in the clinical vision research workforce. It signals an expectation that the award will both increase the number and diversity of clinical investigators trained in relevant sciences and improve the mentoring environment around them. The broader goal is to create a robust research community where mentoring is not ad hoc, but supported and facilitated so that developing investigators are more likely to successfully transition into independent careers. This matters because the FOA frames the program as a way to meet the nation’s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs in vision by ensuring a steady supply of capable clinician-scientists.
This opportunity falls under the NIH activity category of health and is associated with CFDA number 93.867 (Vision Research). It does not require cost sharing or matching, which lowers the financial barrier for applicant organizations and helps keep the focus on program structure, mentoring quality, and research training outcomes rather than institutional co-funding commitments.
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, as described in the listing). The FOA also explicitly includes a range of mission-driven and community-connected institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and tribal governments (including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal entities as specified). At the same time, it clearly restricts foreign involvement: non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as NIH defines them) are not allowed under this announcement.
Key dates in the record show the opportunity was posted on October 13, 2011, with an original closing date of May 14, 2013, a current closing date listed as May 14, 2014, and an archive date of June 14, 2014. The sponsor agency is NIH (through the National Eye Institute context implied by the NEI naming), and the full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants site at the provided link. For technical access or linking issues, the contact point listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NEI Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award (K12)?
The NEI Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award (K12) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program intended to develop clinician-scientists in clinical vision research through structured, mentored career development. It is designed to help early-stage clinical investigators progress toward independent research careers and sustained research programs focused on eye and vision conditions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR 12 002.
What is the main purpose of this K12 program?
The main purpose is to expand and strengthen the community of investigators conducting clinical vision research by increasing the number of well-trained clinician-scientists who can carry out modern, multidisciplinary research that improves how eye and vision conditions are understood and treated.
What does "mentored career development" mean in this program?
The program is structured around mentored career development, meaning it is intended to provide support, guidance, and a strong mentoring environment so developing clinical investigators can build research skills and successfully transition into independent research careers.
What kinds of research areas does the announcement emphasize?
The announcement highlights that vision research is changing quickly and points to contemporary areas such as ocular genetics, therapeutics, bioengineering, and biobehavioral research as examples of expertise that trainees should be prepared to integrate into patient-centered clinical vision research.
How is this award intended to impact patient care?
The FOA aims to produce clinical researchers who can bridge clinical care and advanced research methods, translating emerging discoveries into better diagnostics, interventions, and outcomes for patients with vision and eye disorders.
Is the goal only to increase the number of researchers trained?
No. In addition to increasing the number of clinical vision researchers, the FOA also emphasizes diversity and community-building in the workforce and improving the overall mentoring environment so mentoring is supported and facilitated rather than ad hoc.
How does the FOA describe the broader workforce need it is addressing?
The FOA frames the program as a way to meet national biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs in vision by ensuring a steady supply of capable clinician-scientists and building a more robust, connected research community.
What NIH activity category is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity falls under the NIH activity category of health.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.867 (Vision Research).
Does this funding opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What types of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for U.S.-based organizations and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, as described in the listing).
Are community-connected and mission-driven institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, and organizations located in U.S. territories or possessions.
Are tribal governments or tribal entities eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility list includes tribal governments, including federally recognized tribal governments, as well as other tribal entities as specified in the listing.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) institutions eligible to apply?
No. The FOA states that non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization apply if part of the work would be conducted through a non-U.S. component?
No. The FOA indicates that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible under this announcement.
Are foreign components allowed under this funding opportunity?
No. The FOA specifies that foreign components (as NIH defines them) are not allowed under this announcement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The record shows the opportunity was posted on October 13, 2011.
What are the closing dates listed for this opportunity?
The record shows an original closing date of May 14, 2013, and a current closing date listed as May 14, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is June 14, 2014.
Which agency sponsors this funding opportunity?
The sponsor agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the NEI naming indicates National Eye Institute (NEI) context for the program.
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants site at the link provided in the record.
Who should be contacted for technical access or linking issues?
For technical access or linking issues, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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