Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 19 256
This funding opportunity, titled "Limited Competition: Modular Budget Research Project Grant for NIH Nurse Scientist Scholars (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)" (PAR-19-256), is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant mechanism designed to help nurse scientists move from mentored career development into fully independent research careers. It specifically encourages applications for an R01 Research Project Grant using the NIH modular budget format, with the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) as the lead institute. The central goal is to strengthen the pipeline of independent nurse investigators by supporting nurse scientists who are ready to compete at the R01 level but have not yet had the chance to secure an R01-equivalent award.
A defining feature of this FOA is that it is a limited competition opportunity. Eligibility is restricted to nurse scientists who are currently supported, or were recently supported, by an NIH Career Development (K) award and who have not yet received an R01-equivalent grant. In practical terms, this means the program is intended for K awardees who have built a foundation of preliminary work, publications, and training, and are now positioned to propose a full, independent research project that can stand on its own in the R01 landscape. The "Clinical Trial Optional" designation indicates that applicants may propose either clinical trial or non-clinical trial research, depending on the aims and design of their project, as long as it aligns with NIH and NINR requirements and definitions for clinical trials.
The award uses the modular budget approach, which is commonly used for NIH R01 applications requesting up to a certain direct cost threshold. In the source information provided, the award ceiling is listed as 250,000, which aligns with the typical modular budgeting framework of requesting funds in set modules rather than submitting a highly itemized categorical budget. This approach is meant to simplify budgeting and reduce administrative burden while still supporting a substantive, multi-year research project. The activity category is listed under education and health, and the CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number associated with NINR is 93.361.
In terms of who can apply as an organization, NIH allows a broad range of eligible applicant institutions and entity types. Standard eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), small businesses, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). Government entities at multiple levels are also included, such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts. The eligibility list also includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), as well as public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Beyond these categories, the FOA explicitly highlights additional eligible applicants such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, U.S. territories or possessions, and even non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations). While institutional eligibility is broad, the limiting factor for this particular FOA is the applicant investigator's status as a qualifying NIH K awardee nurse scientist without prior R01-equivalent funding.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant funding instrument under the NIH. The creation date listed for this FOA is April 16, 2019. The original closing date included in the provided record is January 6, 2022. The record also references an "ExpectedAwards" field, but the number is not specified in the excerpt provided, so applicants would typically look to the full FOA text or NIH postings for the most current information on the anticipated number of awards, standard application cycles, and any institute-specific considerations.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a bridge-to-independence R01 pathway tailored for nurse scientists: it leverages the momentum of a K award period and provides a targeted route into the R01 stage, with the broader intent of expanding the cadre of independently funded nurse researchers. It supports full-scale research projects within NINR's mission space and allows flexibility for clinical trial or non-clinical trial proposals, while maintaining strict eligibility rules around the investigator's prior NIH funding history to ensure the program remains focused on first-time R01-level transitions.Apply for PAR 19 256
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition: Modular Budget Research Project Grant for NIH Nurse Scientist Scholars (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.361.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-04-16.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-01-06. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title and number of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Limited Competition: Modular Budget Research Project Grant for NIH Nurse Scientist Scholars (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)" and it is identified as PAR-19-256.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity.
Which NIH institute is the lead for this FOA?
The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) is the lead institute for this funding opportunity.
What type of grant mechanism is supported?
Applications are encouraged for an NIH R01 Research Project Grant using the NIH modular budget format.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The goal is to help nurse scientists move from mentored career development into fully independent research careers by strengthening the pipeline of independent nurse investigators.
Who is this program designed to support?
It is designed for nurse scientists who are ready to compete at the R01 level but have not yet had the opportunity to secure an R01-equivalent award.
Why is this described as a "limited competition" opportunity?
Eligibility is restricted. The limiting factor is the applicant investigator's status: the investigator must be a qualifying NIH Career Development (K) awardee nurse scientist and must not have previously received an R01-equivalent award.
What investigator eligibility is required?
The FOA is restricted to nurse scientists who are currently supported, or were recently supported, by an NIH Career Development (K) award, and who have not yet received an R01-equivalent grant.
Does the FOA say anything about the expected readiness level of applicants?
Yes. It is intended for K awardees who have built a foundation of preliminary work, publications, and training and are positioned to propose a full, independent research project that can compete in the R01 landscape.
Are clinical trials allowed under this FOA?
Yes. The FOA is labeled "Clinical Trial Optional," meaning applicants may propose either clinical trial or non-clinical trial research, depending on the project aims and design, as long as it aligns with NIH and NINR requirements and NIH definitions of a clinical trial.
What does "Clinical Trial Optional" mean in practical terms?
It means you are not required to propose a clinical trial, but you are allowed to do so if your research question and design meet NIH's definition of a clinical trial and the work fits NINR's mission and requirements.
What budget format is used for this R01?
The FOA uses the NIH modular budget approach, which requests funds in modules rather than providing a highly itemized categorical budget.
What is the listed award ceiling or direct cost level mentioned in the provided information?
The source information provided lists an award ceiling of 250,000, which aligns with typical NIH modular budgeting practices.
Why does the FOA use a modular budget?
The modular approach is intended to simplify budgeting and reduce administrative burden while still supporting a substantive, multi-year research project.
What is the funding instrument type?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant.
What broad subject or activity areas are associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is listed under education and health.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with NINR in the provided information?
The CFDA (now commonly called the Assistance Listing) number associated with NINR is 93.361.
Which organizations are eligible to apply (institutional eligibility)?
NIH allows a broad range of eligible applicant organizations, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), small businesses, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and other government entity types described in the FOA summary.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are included in the eligibility list.
Are minority-serving institutions and similar institutions specifically mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The FOA summary explicitly highlights additional eligible applicants such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), and tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations included?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are explicitly listed among additional eligible applicants.
Are regional organizations eligible?
Yes. Regional organizations are included in the list of additional eligible applicants.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
The summary lists eligible federal agencies among the additional eligible applicants.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are included among the additional eligible applicants.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations).
If institutional eligibility is broad, what is the key restriction for this FOA?
The key restriction is investigator eligibility: the applicant must be a qualifying nurse scientist with current or recent NIH K award support and must not have previously received an R01-equivalent award.
What is the "bridge-to-independence" concept described for this opportunity?
This FOA is described as a bridge-to-independence R01 pathway tailored for nurse scientists, leveraging the momentum of a K award period to support a transition into the R01 stage.
When was this FOA created?
The creation date listed is April 16, 2019.
What closing date is listed in the provided record?
The original closing date included in the provided record is January 6, 2022.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The record references an "ExpectedAwards" field, but the number is not specified in the excerpt provided. Applicants would typically consult the full FOA text or NIH postings for the most current estimate.
What kinds of projects does this FOA aim to support?
It supports full-scale research projects within NINR's mission space and is intended to fund independent R01-level work proposed by nurse scientists transitioning from K awards.
Is this FOA intended for investigators who already have R01-level funding?
No. It is specifically focused on nurse scientists who have not yet received an R01-equivalent award.
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