Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 21 152
The NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed), PAR-21-152, is an NIH grant opportunity from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) aimed at broadening diversity among independent investigators in neuroscience. Its core goal is to help junior faculty from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research make the transition toward research independence by providing a structured package of support: research cost support, protected time to focus on research, and career-stage appropriate mentorship and professional development tailored to neuroscience research careers. In practice, this award is meant to strengthen an applicant's research trajectory and position them to compete successfully for future independent funding.
Eligibility is focused on early-career faculty with doctoral research degrees (Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral research degree) who are at a very specific career point: within the first three years of a tenure-track faculty appointment or an equivalent faculty position at the time they apply. The program is explicitly designed to support individuals who are still establishing their laboratories or research programs and who can clearly benefit from dedicated mentorship and structured development time. While the award targets individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, it also involves the institution in supporting a strong mentoring and career development environment so the candidate has both the time and guidance needed to grow into an independent investigator.
A key restriction is reflected directly in the title: applicants must propose research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial. This includes not leading a clinical trial feasibility study and not leading an ancillary study to a clinical trial. However, the FOA does allow applicants to gain clinical trial experience when the trial is led by a mentor or co-mentor. In other words, a candidate can build experience and skills in clinical research settings under supervision, but the candidate cannot be the person directing the clinical trial as the responsible leader under this particular funding announcement.
The opportunity sits in the NIH health research funding space (Funding Activity Category: Health) and is offered as a discretionary grant. The CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this program is 93.853. A wide range of applicant organizations may apply, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses, as well as various levels of government entities (state, county, city/township, special districts), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations. The announcement also calls out additional categories of eligible applicants 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 (AANAPISI), along with faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions.
At the same time, the FOA draws a firm boundary around foreign participation. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities or foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible. In addition, foreign components (as NIH defines them in the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed under this announcement, reinforcing that the supported work and organizational structure must remain fully domestic.
This FOA is a reissue of PAR-18-490, indicating it continues an established NINDS programmatic effort to build a stronger and more diverse neuroscience workforce through mentored faculty development awards. The posted original closing date in the provided listing is 2021-04-23, and the record creation date is 2021-04-08. The listing does not specify an award ceiling or expected number of awards in the provided fields, so applicants typically need to consult the full FOA text and NIH budget guidance for the most precise limits and expectations.Apply for PAR 21 152
- 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 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" 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 2021-04-23. (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, Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - PAR-21-152
What is this grant opportunity?
The NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed), PAR-21-152, is an NIH funding opportunity from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). It is designed to help broaden diversity among independent investigators in neuroscience by supporting junior faculty as they transition toward research independence.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to support early-career faculty from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research by providing a structured package that strengthens their trajectory toward independence. The opportunity emphasizes research cost support, protected time to focus on research, and career-stage appropriate mentorship and professional development aligned with neuroscience research careers.
What type of grant mechanism is this?
This opportunity is a mentored faculty development award (K01) and is offered as a discretionary grant within the NIH health research funding space (Funding Activity Category: Health).
Who is the award intended to help?
It is intended for junior faculty who are still establishing their laboratories or research programs and who would benefit from dedicated mentorship and structured development time to become independent neuroscience investigators.
What career stage is required for eligibility?
Eligibility is focused on early-career faculty who are within the first three years of a tenure-track faculty appointment (or an equivalent faculty position) at the time of application.
What degree is required for the candidate?
Candidates must have a doctoral research degree, such as a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral research degree.
Is this opportunity specifically aimed at diversity?
Yes. The opportunity is specifically aimed at promoting diversity in neuroscience research by supporting individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research as they develop into independent investigators.
What kinds of support does the award provide?
The award is described as providing a structured package of support that includes research cost support, protected time for the candidate to focus on research, and mentorship plus professional development tailored to career stage and neuroscience research goals.
Does the institution have a role in the award?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes that the institution is involved in supporting a strong mentoring and career development environment so the candidate has both the time and guidance needed to grow into an independent investigator.
Are independent clinical trials allowed under this FOA?
No. A key restriction is that applicants must propose research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial. This includes not leading a clinical trial feasibility study and not leading an ancillary study to a clinical trial.
Can the candidate get clinical trial experience at all?
Yes. The FOA allows candidates to gain clinical trial experience when the clinical trial is led by a mentor or co-mentor. The candidate may build clinical research skills under supervision, but cannot be the responsible leader of the clinical trial under this announcement.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this program?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this program is 93.853.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant organizations may apply, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses, and multiple levels of government entities (state, county, city/township, special districts). The eligible list also includes independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The announcement explicitly calls out additional categories 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 (AANAPISI).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are included among the eligible applicant categories in the listing.
Are foreign institutions or non-U.S. entities eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities or foreign institutions are not eligible to apply under this announcement.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-domestic component in the project?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible under this announcement.
Are foreign components allowed in any form?
No. Foreign components (as NIH defines them in the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed, reinforcing that the supported work and organizational structure must remain fully domestic.
Is PAR-21-152 a new program or a continuation?
This FOA is described as a reissue of PAR-18-490, indicating it continues an established NINDS programmatic effort to build a stronger and more diverse neuroscience workforce through mentored faculty development awards.
What are the key dates shown in the listing?
The provided listing shows an original closing date of 2021-04-23 and a record creation date of 2021-04-08.
Does the listing provide an award ceiling or the expected number of awards?
No. The provided fields in the listing do not specify an award ceiling or an expected number of awards.
Where should applicants look for budget limits and award expectations?
Because the listing does not provide an award ceiling or expected number of awards, applicants typically need to consult the full FOA text and NIH budget guidance for the most precise limits and expectations.
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