Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 21 153
The NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01 Clinical Trial Required), PAR-21-153, is a National Institutes of Health career development grant aimed at expanding and diversifying the pipeline of independent neuroscience investigators. It focuses on supporting junior faculty from backgrounds that are underrepresented in biomedical research by providing a structured package of resources that typically includes salary support for protected research time, research-related costs, and a mentored career development plan designed to help the awardee transition to research independence in neuroscience.
Eligibility is centered on early-career faculty who already hold a doctoral research degree (Ph.D. or an equivalent research doctorate) and who are in the first three years of a tenure-track faculty appointment or an equivalent position at the time they apply. The program is explicitly intended to help these investigators build an independent research direction while also strengthening their professional development through mentorship that matches their career stage and scientific goals. While the award is meant to support the individual investigator, it is administered through an eligible U.S.-based applicant organization.
A defining feature of this particular K01 announcement is that it is for applicants who will lead a clinical trial as part of their research and career development activities. The FOA is specifically for candidates proposing to serve as the lead investigator of an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or a separate ancillary study linked to an existing clinical trial. NINDS limits submissions under this announcement to human mechanistic trials or studies that meet the NIH definition of a clinical trial and that fit within NINDS research priorities. Because human subjects and clinical trial requirements can be complex and can affect which NIH funding mechanism is appropriate, applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with NINDS program staff before submitting an application, particularly if human subjects are involved.
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the health area (CFDA 93.853) and is open to a broad range of domestic applicant organizations. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) as well as small businesses; and other qualifying entities. The announcement also highlights certain institution types that may apply, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies.
At the same time, there are clear restrictions related to foreign involvement. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply, and foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed under this FOA. The listing shows an original closing date of 2024-05-07 and a creation date of 2021-04-08. Award ceiling and expected number of awards are not specified in the provided source information, so applicants would need to consult the full FOA and NIH budget guidance for the most current funding parameters and allowable costs.Apply for PAR 21 153
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01 Clinical Trial Required)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.853.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-04-08.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-07. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.
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FAQs: NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01 Clinical Trial Required) - PAR-21-153
What is this grant opportunity?
The NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01 Clinical Trial Required), PAR-21-153, is an NIH career development award intended to expand and diversify the pipeline of independent neuroscience investigators by supporting junior faculty from backgrounds that are underrepresented in biomedical research.
Which NIH Institute is offering this award?
This opportunity is offered by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the purpose of this K01 award?
The purpose is to support early-career investigators in building an independent neuroscience research direction while strengthening professional development through structured mentorship and a mentored career development plan that supports a transition to research independence.
Is this a career development award or a research project grant?
Based on the provided information, it is a career development grant (K01) focused on mentored career development and progression toward research independence.
Does this specific announcement require a clinical trial?
Yes. A defining feature of this FOA is that the applicant will lead a clinical trial as part of their research and career development activities.
What types of clinical trial activities are allowed under this FOA?
The FOA is specifically for candidates proposing to serve as the lead investigator of (1) an independent clinical trial, (2) a clinical trial feasibility study, or (3) a separate ancillary study linked to an existing clinical trial.
Are there limits on what kinds of trials NINDS will accept for this FOA?
Yes. NINDS limits submissions under this announcement to human mechanistic trials or studies that meet the NIH definition of a clinical trial and that fit within NINDS research priorities.
Who is the intended applicant (individual) for this award?
The award is intended for early-career faculty who already hold a doctoral research degree (Ph.D. or an equivalent research doctorate) and are within the first three years of a tenure-track faculty appointment or an equivalent position at the time of application.
How early in a faculty appointment does the candidate need to be?
The candidate should be in the first three years of a tenure-track faculty appointment, or an equivalent position, at the time they apply.
What degree is required for the candidate?
The candidate must hold a doctoral research degree (Ph.D. or an equivalent research doctorate), based on the information provided.
Is this award focused on any particular group of investigators?
Yes. The program is explicitly intended to support junior faculty from backgrounds that are underrepresented in biomedical research in order to diversify the neuroscience research workforce.
What support does the K01 typically provide?
The structured package of resources typically includes salary support for protected research time, research-related costs, and a mentored career development plan designed to help the awardee transition to research independence in neuroscience.
Is the award made to the individual or the institution?
While the award is meant to support the individual investigator, it is administered through an eligible U.S.-based applicant organization.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible domestic applicant organizations include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) as well as small businesses; and other qualifying entities.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The announcement highlights that certain institution types may apply, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Can faith-based or community-based organizations apply?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are explicitly mentioned among the organization types highlighted as eligible in the provided information.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Eligible federal agencies are mentioned as potential applicants in the provided information.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply under this FOA.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-U.S. component on the application?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply, and foreign components (as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed under this FOA.
What is the CFDA number and broad area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the health area with CFDA 93.853.
Does the provided information list the award ceiling or the expected number of awards?
No. The award ceiling and expected number of awards are not specified in the provided source information.
Where should applicants look for budget limits and allowable costs?
Applicants would need to consult the full FOA and NIH budget guidance for the most current funding parameters and allowable costs.
Why is consulting NINDS program staff recommended?
Because human subjects and clinical trial requirements can be complex and can affect which NIH funding mechanism is appropriate, applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with NINDS program staff before submitting an application, particularly if human subjects are involved.
What are the key dates provided for this opportunity?
The listing shows a creation date of 2021-04-08 and an original closing date of 2024-05-07.
Does this FOA support the transition to research independence?
Yes. The mentored career development plan is designed to help the awardee transition to research independence in neuroscience.
What is the role of mentorship in this award?
Mentorship is a core component: the program emphasizes a mentored career development plan and professional development through mentorship aligned to the candidate's career stage and scientific goals.
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