Paul B. Beeson Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award in Aging (K23)

Post Date

August 20th 2010

Application Due Date

November 9th 2010

Funding Opportunity Number

RFA-AG-11-009

CFDA Number(s)

93.853
93.859
93.866

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Health

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Independent School Districts
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Public Housing Authorities or Indian Housing Authorities
Non-Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations (Except Small Businesses)
Small Businesses
Other

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); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $1000000

• Award Range:

  $None - $200000

Grant Description

The Paul B. Beeson Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award in Aging (K23) program provides three to five years of mentored career development support to clinically trained faculty members in strong research environments to enable them to gain skills and experience in patient-oriented research on aging under the guidance of a mentor or mentors, and to establish an independent program of research in this field. The program also includes an annual meeting that allows opportunities to partner with national mentors and fellow awardees Clinically trained professionals or individuals with a clinical degree who are interested in a career in basic science should refer to the Paul B. Beeson Clinical Scientist Career Development Award in Aging (K08) [RFA-AG-11-008]. Mechanism of Support This FOA will utilize the NIH Patient-Oriented Career Development Award (K23) award mechanism Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The FY 2011 anticipated amount is $1 million. The anticipated number of awards is 5 to 7. Budget and Project Period. Applicants may seek up to $200,000 (direct costs) per year. Direct costs requested across all years may be no more than $600,000 for three year awards; $700,000 for four year awards; and $800,000 for five year awards. Awarded amounts may be significantly lower than these amounts. Although the financial plans of NIA, NIMH and NINDS provide support for this program, awards pursuant to this funding opportunity are contingent upon the availability of funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Health and Human Services

• Office:

  National Institutes of Health

• Agency Contact:

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• More Information:

  http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-11-009.html